Division 3 update
Earlier this week, we reported on the latest positions in Divisions 1 and 2. Now it’s the turn of Division 3, where Manningtree‘s second team seem intent on following in the footsteps of their seniors, who won Division 1 last season. They are now six points clear of the field, although Ipswich F have a match in hand. This is the current table:
Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points |
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Manningtree B | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 24½ |
Ipswich E | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 18½ |
Ipswich F | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 18½ |
Felixstowe | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 17½ |
Stowmarket Rooks | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 17 |
Saxmundham B | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 13½ |
Bury St Edmunds E | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 8½ |
One of the last matches to be played in this division will be Ipswich E v Manningtree B, on 31 March. This could be a crucial match to decide promotion to Division 2.
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This weekend sees Rounds 5 and 6 of the 4NCL. There will be a full report on Sunday evening.
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Adam Taylor won his first round at the International Tournament in Graz, Austria, gaining 5 precious rating points. Tomorrow he faces his first GM opponent – Polish GM Monika Socko (2452). You can follow his progress here.