Olton A play in Division 1 of the Leamington League. They have won the League title fourteen times including the 2017-18 season.
Shirley A v Olton
Alan Lloyd on top board, having missed the friendly matches was presumably still in holiday mode and lost quickly. Mark Cundy on two had a sound win, but Richard Liszewski on board 3 lost a queen early on. He played on for most of the evening but eventually lost. Richard Reynolds on four avoided a King's side attack and both sides looked to make progress on different files. An ending with 2 Rooks and Bishop v Queen and Knight did not end well and the game was lost.
Olton v Leamington
Alan Lloyd was not making progress on board 1, until his opponent blundered. Mark Cundy on two had a reasonably safe draw. Richard Liszewski on board 3 was under a King's side attack for much of the game. Having replled this, he was able to make use of the open file in the centre to win material and the game. Richard Reynolds on bottom board showed promise on the Queen's side, while awaiting a King's side attack. Pawns were won but were disjointed and the opposing Bishops and Rooks were too strong. The game was lost in the time scramble, but could have gone either way.
Olton v Kenilworth A
Alan Lloyd lost on board 1, but Mark Cundy had a good draw on two. Richard Liszewski lost on board 3 and Richard Reynolds lost on four, but should have held on in the time scramble.
Kenilworth b v Olton
Alan Lloyd drew on top board and Mark Cundy lost on two. Gary Hope lost on board 3 and Robert Reynolds drew on four.
Banbury A v Olton
Alan Lloyd drew on top board and Mark Cundy also drew on two. Richard Liszewski lost on boaard 3 and Mike Hollier drew on boattom board.
| DATE | HOME | RESULT | AWAY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/09/24 | Shirley A | 3-1 | Olton |
| 17/09/24 | Olton | 2½-1½ | Leamington A |
| 01/10/24 | Olton | ½-3½ | Kenilworth A |
| 14/10/24 | Kenilworth B | 3-1 | Olton |
| 31/10/24 | Banbury A | 2½-1½ | Olton |
| 19/11/24 | Olton | v | Stratford A |
| 18/12/24 | Solihull A | v | Olton |
| 07/01/25 | Olton | v | Shirley A |
| 21/01/25 | Leamington A | v | Olton |
| 04/02/25 | Olton | v | Solihull A |
| 17/02/25 | Kenilworth A | v | Olton |
| 18/03/25 | Stratford A | v | Olton |
| 01/04/25 | Olton | v | Banbury A |
| 15/04/25 | Olton | v | Kenilworth B |
Round 1 - Tuesday 22nd October
Olton 2-3 Stratford
Alan Lloyd lost early on board 1 and Mark Cundy lost on two after a crazy opening. Mike Hollier had a good win on board 4 and Trevor Holt lost on five, despite another good game. Richard Liszewski on board 3 got to the time scramble material up and eventually won.