After a couple of convincing wins in the quarter and semifinal of the Summer Plate, Edinburgh 1 came up against a very youthful and talented Edinburgh West team in the final.
Matthew Willder produced a quick win for us on board 3 but all the other games were tight.
Raj was fought to a standstill in an opposite coloured bishops endgame. Mark Gyalus had a very sharp game that mercifully was agreed drawn while time was running out for both players.
The final result was a deserved victory to Edinburgh West by 3.5 to 2.5 – before allowing for handicap points. Taking into account the handicap the result was 5 to 2.5. Congratulations to Edinburgh West.
Report by Ivor McConnell