Kingston 4 v Chessington 2, Surrey League division 5 match played at the Willoughby Arms, Kingston on 7 April 2025

Kingston 4 concluded their Surrey division 5 campaign with an emphatic 5-1 win over bottom-of-the-table Chessington 2 to end with four wins and three losses during the season. That meant Ed Mospan’s team finished in a comfortable mid-table position.

Adam Nakar continued his fine season with a victory over the very capable Murugan Kanagasapay, and David Bickerstaff and Sean Tay also extended their excellent winning runs. Genc Tasbasi drew a game he felt he should have won – he was bishop and pawn to the good, but it was an h-pawn and the bishop was the wrong colour for the queening square, so his opponent was able to hold out.

“Lesson learned” said Genc, who recently returned to competitive chess, after the game. Nette Robinson also drew on board 5, and Chessington defaulted board 6. Well done to Ed and his team on both this victory and an excellent season.

Stephen Moss, Kingston club captain