Pre-season Match: St Albans v Hackney

Monday 19th August.

St Albans welcomed first time visitors, Hackney Chess Club, to a pre-season friendly over 15 boards and two rounds of Rapid play.

On winning the toss, the home team took white on odd boards in the first round and black in the second.

Hackney slowly gained an advantage to take the lead at half time when drinks were taken in the bar. In the second half, Hackney maintained the pressure to finish comfortable winners: home 11½, visitors 18½. 

St Albans v Hackney.   Round 1 score: 6-9,   Round 2 score: 5½-9½