We reached the final of the Tom Fuller Cup this year.

In the semi-final against Weald of Kent (based in Cranbrook) we won 3-1.  David Dallakyan’s opponent did not turn up, putting us a point up.  Lee Brockwell had an equal position when his opponent blundered a couple of pawns and then a piece.  Ken Smith won well after a bad opening, but a clean sweep was never quite on after Sarah Walker-Buckton’s unorthodox opening despite a gallant rearguard action.

In the final against Gravesend, David Dallakyan had a quick draw, but with Rob Pezet always looking as if he was going to lose we needed to win the other two games.  Don Chapman did play well, but his good position disappeared when he blundered an exchange and consequently lost.  Lee Brockwell could not make any progress and agreed a draw in a poor position.  Rob’s eventual defeat meant we had lost 3-1.

Ian McAllan