Grantham beat Louth in The Lincolnshire League

Grantham beat Louth 3-1 in the latest Lincs league away match. Despite being out-graded on all boards they managed to pull out a good performance to take the win. Chris Cumbers got the ball rolling with a convincing win on board 4 and David Ivan came out of a tricky middle game a pawn up and forced his advantage home. Grenville Wollerton won on board 1 after his oppponent played a dubious piece sacrifice giving us the overall victory. Ben Mason lost ending his unbeaten run in the Lincs league dating back to 2007. Grantham remain top of their Lincolnshire league.  

Lincolnshire County under-125 team beat Derbyshire to possibly book a semi final place in February. Ben Mason won his game in convincing manner to leave the team only needing half point for overall victory which was soon gained by board 1.