BDCL LIGHTNING TOURNAMENT - 10th MARCH 2009

This took place at Olton chess Club on Tuesday, 10th March.

Fourteen teams participated representing seven clubs. The event was divided into two
sections according to team strength. The top Section was once again won by South Birmingham's
'A' team, chased by Olton 'A'.

In the 'B' Section South Birmingham's 'C' team triumphed pursued by Sutton
Coldfield and Mutual Circle 'B'. A good time was had by all (well most anyway)!
The full team results are given below :

Section A
1st   South Birmingham 'A'      15 pts
2nd   Olton 'A'                        11.5 pts.
3rd   Warley Wizards              9.5 pts.
4th= Mutual Circle 'A'              8 pts.
4th=  Olton 'B'                        8 pts.
4th=  South Birmingham 'B'      8 pts.

Section B
1st   South Birmingham 'C'       21 pts.
2nd  Sutton Coldfield               18.5 pts.
3rd   Mutual Circle 'B'              18.5 pts
4th   Shirley & Lucas               15 pts.
5th   Boldmere St. Michael's    14.5 pts.
6th= Mutual Circle 'C'              9.5 pts.
6th= Olton 'C'                         9.5 pts.
8th   Olton 'D'                         5.5 pts.