The Juniors were already one up as their opponents only arrived with four players. However the adults were soon level when Freddy Campbell defeated Martin Smith in what was a early start.

The remaining three games began just after 7:30pm and the Juniors were soon back in the lead when board three Bharat Sharma defeated Chris Jones. Sharma dropped a piece early on but remained calm and soon regained the piece, then he had a much better game and began to threaten mate. Jones later blundered, capturing a rook for free only to resign when he saw Sharma had an easy mate in one. Bharat Sharma is now top scorer for the team with thr-

Elsewhere Marvin Hayes, promoted to board one due the absence of the team's adult captain Chris Fozzard, took on Chester 5 captain Ian Clayton. Clayton played a poor game and by move 13 Hayes had a good positional advantage. This soon extended to a material advantage when Hayes cleverly captured a bishop. By move 22 the game was all over when Clayton resigned after allowing his two rooks to be forked.

In the final game, Alastair Tonge met Barry Kelly. The two had previously met earlier in the season in a what was a close game that was eventually won by Tonge. This time however Tonge was able to gain the advantage much quicker, winning a piece and later pawns as he easied to victory, making the score 4-1.

The win puts Chester Juniors up to

Chris Doran opened the scoring for Chester, defeating John Blore, then Matthew Demmon made it two with his win over Nick Wilson.

Tim Everrett then assured at least

Then David Bryan defeated Mick Whale on three and Graham Bromley agreed a draw with Jack Taylor to end the match.

Chester should move to the top of the table if they defeat Caergwrle next month.

Chester have yet to record a victory this season and relegation seems likely. The team meet Wrexham, whom they drew with, next month.