Mental athletes outshine vertical climbers
The Schwandorf Chess Club is making waves in the local and regional chess scene, with several of its teams performing exceptionally well in their respective leagues.
In the Kreisliga III Nord, the third team is currently sharing the top spot with TSV Oberviechtach III, both teams boasting a record of 6-2 points. This impressive positioning sets the stage for an exciting direct duel against TSV Oberviechtach III on January 25, where the team has a chance to reclaim the top spot.
Meanwhile, the third team will also host the second-placed SW Nürnberg Süd II on January 18, with Schwandorf currently in third place. In their previous match, Dr. Norbert Barth on board 2 and Stephan Stockl on board 3 finished with fair draws, while Petr Zvara on the top board fought hard to secure a draw despite being material down. Martin Rieger on board 6 secured a win for Schwandorf with an unusual opening and a subsequent victory. The score was 4.5-1.5 in favour of Schwandorf, making Johannes Paar's loss inconsequential.
The second team, on the other hand, is currently in third place in the Kreisliga I Nord with 4-2 points. They recently secured a win against TSV Nittenau II with a score of 5-1. Werner Mühling on board 4 delivered a powerful performance, using a pawn sacrifice to build a positional advantage and checkmate his opponent.
In the Bavarian Regional League North-East, the first team had a significant win against SC Erlangen II, with a score of 5-3. More specific details on the results within this league would require access to recent league data.
It's worth noting that SC Erbendorf II is another team in the Kreisliga III Nord. Hirschau, a team that was relegated from the Kreisliga I Nord, is also part of the league. The Schwandorf Chess Club's second team will face relegated Hirschau on January 25.
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, contacting the Schwandorf Chess Club directly or checking their official website can be helpful. Local chess organizations and chess databases such as Chess Results or local sports news platforms might also have comprehensive records of past games and leagues.
Other sports are not the focus for the Schwandorf Chess Club, as they are making strides in various chess leagues. The third team will not only face TSV Oberviechtach III in a direct duel, but also compete against SW Nürnberg Süd II in another forthcoming match.
