Four matches to report this week: two wins, a draw and a loss.

Our C team started the week with a visit to Ealing B, who outrated us on every board. Excellent wins from Jack and David, but we went down on the other four boards.

Our London League team reached 3/3 with a solid win against Streatham 1, where our top 4 boards all won their games. Sterner challenges await later in the season, but this is an excellent start.

Our B team welcomed Maidenhead B, and here it was the lower boards who gave us the win, Alastair, Pablo and Simon all winning quickly. Sampson agreed a draw to give us the match, but Bertie and Jon went down in tactical positions. Thanks to Sampson for captaining the team on the day.

Our E team shared the points against Surbiton D, helped by our opponents being a player short.

As always, thanks to all for playing, congratulations to all the winners, and thanks also for the captains who recruited the teams.