The Harvey Cup team played its first match of the season on 30th October against Petts Wood and won 3.5 - 2.5. Chris Cheeseman and Don Chapman had good wins against higher-rated opposition and Ian McAllan drew a highly theoretical game leaving the match tied with Gary Sharp’s game to finish. Gary had the advantage on position, material and time when his opponent blundered a rook to give Sidcup victory.

Ian McAllan