This was what might become a vital relegation match between two teams who are strong at the top but lack depth.

After a predictably close encounter we ran out narrow winners. I was relieved to win my first game for many months. Well done to Gavin, who won in spite of starting half an hour behind on the clock due to teaching commitments, to Chris, for continuing his run of good form, and to Mike, Max and Adrian for their vital half points. Thanks to everyone for playing, and to Huw for setting everything up for us on Tuesday evening.

	Richmond A		Ealing A
1	Gavin Wall 222	1:0	John Quinn 204
2	Mike Healey 205	½:½	Alan Perkins 202
3	Julien Shepley 180	0:1	Phil Makepeace 192
4	Richard James 170	1:0	Hristo Colov 162
5	Chris White 167	1:0	Andrew Reeves 143
6	Max Wood-Robinson –	½:½	Simon Healeas 149
7	Adrian Waldock 141	½:½	Jason Obihara 138
8	Masoud Molazadeh 137	0:1	Alastair Johnstone 135
		4½:3½

Our next match is away to Ealing Juniors (who won and drew against Ealing A at the start of the season) on Monday 17 December. See you there for a Christmas Special!