The Silver Queen – Fylde Chess Handicap

Thursday 17th September 2009

 

As Controller of this competition, between rounds, I had sufficient time to study first hand the trophy called “The Silver Queen” and I was astonished to note that it had been presented to the Fylde Chess Community “by West Lancashire Evening Gazette” – in 1934!   This lady is now over 75 years old!  

 

Its holders over the years include Dennis Lane, and latterly the name of Brett Lund appears on it – some would say - far too frequently.   Unfortunately for all the other competitors, Brett turned up this year to reclaim the Silver Lady – and deservedly so for he did not lose a game, winning five and drawing his final encounter.

 

Sixteen players had fought out six rounds of rapid fire chess at Lytham Ex Service Club.  Sadly, last years champion Martin Mitchell was unable to attend to defend his crown but John Cooper, Neil Coward and Malcolm Peacock – along with young Tom Fielding – all gave Brett difficult games and Neil even earned a draw against him.   However, Bretts’ keen chess brain and quick thinking shone through yet again.

 

Malcolm Peacock claimed second, Neil Coward claimed third, and John Cooper finished fourth.  Pat Coleman earned the Controllers Prize for his dogged determination in attaining nil points.

 

John Regan

18th September 2009

 

POSITION NAME PLAYED W D L SOS  POINTS POSITION
                 
1 BRETT LUND 6 5 1 0 22.5 5.5 CHAMPION
                 
2 MALCOLM PEACOCK 6 5 0 1 18 5 RUNNER-UP
                 
3 NEIL COWARD 6 4 1 1 23 4.5 THIRD
                 
4 JOHN COOPER 6 4 0 2 22 4 FOURTH
                 
5 TOM FIELDING 6 4 0 2 18.5 4 FIFTH
                 
6 PETER JAMES 6 4 0 2 17.5 4 6
                 
7 LYNNE MORRISON 6 3 1 2 17.5 3.5 7
                 
8 COLIN LIDDLE 6 3 0 3 19.5 3 8
                 
9 JOHN WRIGHT 6 3 0 3 14 3 9
                 
10 PHIL RAYNOR 6 2 1 3 20 2.5 10
                 
11 DENNIS DAVIES 6 2 0 4 17.5 2 11
                 
12 GEOFF ROBINSON 6 2 0 4 15.5 2 EQUAL 12
12 KEN GORMAN 6 2 0 4 15.5 2 EQUAL 12
                 
14 ALAN WILSON 6 2 0 4 14.5 2 14
                 
15 DIEGO GARCIA LUCAS 6 1 0 5 15.5 1 15
                 
16 PAT COLEMAN 6 0 0 6 15 0 16