Not much a report I am afraid as I was quite focused on not trying to lose without success. Clevedon are top of division 4, so not a bad result really.

Paul had a close game until his opponent attached with a Rook on the 7th rank, whilst Paul's Rook was restricted which led to losing-pawns. Paul fought on for as long as he could but couldn't stop one of the-pawns promoting to a Queen, game over.

My game was quite balanced from a Sicilian Taimanov opening, when I miscalculated and lost a bishop for 2 pawns. Nevertheless I had good chances with a 2 pawn majority on the queenside, which I thought would be strong in the end game. However it was not to be after missing a fork.

I didn't see much of Sam's game on board 3 other than noticing that he was slowly losing-pawns and his opponent's pawns, pieces and King were further forward. But well done Sam who drew. Sam is proving to be our draw specialist in difficult positions.

I didn't really look closely at Billy's game and before I knew it he was along side my board with a pint and a smile after winning. He beat David Wilson who use to play for Downend when his son Matthew used to play for us.

I hope no one was put off by the noise from the bar last night, which came from just 2 people.