Summer Quickplay 2018

Rainham v Gravesend 2

Finally we got our 2018 Summer Quickplay under way with a win over Gravesend 2. Three of the four Rounds were eveningly matched with the convincing 4-0 win in round 2 proved to be the enough to win the mach.

Scores Martin Taylor 4/4, Dave Barnes 1/4, Chris Marshall 3/4, David Lettington 2/4

Medway v Rainham

A comprehensive victory found us eventually winning 12½ - 3½ and scoring at least 3 in all the rounds played. A draw in a finally game against Gravesend 1 will see us qualify to the semi-final stages.

Scores Martin Taylor 4/4, Andy Waters 3½/4, David Lettington 3/4 and Rob Springett 2/4

Gravesend 1 v Rainham

Although we needed to avoid defeat we had another emphatic victory in our final group game at Gravesend. After starting well in the first round, honours were shared even in the second round. The final two rounds 100% were recorded making the winning margin 13½- 2½

Scores Martin Taylor 4/4, Andy Waters 4/4, David Lettington 3/4 and Rob Springett 2½/4

Semi-final: Rainham v Hastings

The semi-final was a re-run of last years match at the same stage but were up against a good Hastings side and were unable to repeat last year victory but eventually lost this match 10-6. Each round was closely fought but we were unable to win any of the four rounds as they all finished with the smallest of margins 2½ - 1½

Scores Martin Taylor 2.5/4, Andy Waters 2/4, Chris Marshall 1/4 and Dave Lettington ½/4