The Len Hammond memorial shield, contested annually by Snodland and Maidstone, saw Snodland lift the trophy last night (Weds 25 September 19) for the first time in its 11 year history.
The match was contested over 5 boards and was a non-graded “Friendly Match” – some players are members of both clubs, as Len was himself.
Snodland won the toss and had the white pieces on odd boards.
This year saw the 6th edition of the Len Hammond Memorial, the annual friendly match between Snodland and local rivals Maidstone.
Len was an active and well liked member of both clubs and is fondly remembered. Match results below.
Maidstone Vs Snodland
David Munford 0 Vs 1 Matt Bunn
David Heath 1 Vs Default
Barry Beavis 1 Vs 0 George Hollands
Bob Lane 1/2 Vs 1/2 David Fowler
Saba Mustafa 1 Vs 0 Rob Thompson
Chris Ilinca 1 Vs 0 David Lettington
Douglas Smith 0 Vs 1 Pete Hickey
Nigel Osina 1 Vs 0 Neil Miners
Peter Dirmanskas 0 Vs 1 Richard Mallery
Snodland Chess Club 