As 2023 is drawing to a close, looking at the competition teams’ performance yields a surprising picture: After exactly 6 games, both Kirby 1 and Kirby 2 scored 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses, which produces a mid-table spot for both teams. Notable results include a 2½ – 1½ win for the first team in Wigston, where Simon converted his game after everyone else drew, and a 3½ – 1½ win for the second team in a home match against Anstey, where Dave got another win with his Black Lion opening!
With another eight games to play, and things looking pretty tight especially in Division 2, it’s still all to play for in 2024.