The first results from the Portsmouth & District Chess League are in, a win for Cosham against Chichester whilst Emsworth and Fareham fight out a drawn match. Both matches took place in Division 2.

Division 2 Round 1
Emsworth B 2½-2½ Fareham B
1.P.Northcott 1-0 D.Elliott
2.P.Dallas 0-1 E.Black
3.M.Davies 0-1 J.Coburn
4.P.Pinto 1-0 A.Butler
5.Z.Zagonyi ½ R.Davies

Cosham B 3-2 Chichester B
1.R.Puchades ½ S.J.Smith
2.G.Feltham 1-0 L.Osiyemi
3.R.Hartley 1-0 A.Miller
4. P.McEvoy 0-1 M.Spence
5.M.Hamilton ½ M.Plumb

Full results and league tables may be viewed on the PDCL website at http://portsmouthchessleague.uk/
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