WELLINGTON chess club hosted local rivals Taunton last week in a West Somerset League Division 3 fixture over four boards at Chelston Chapel.

Wellington were out for revenge having been heavily beaten by 4-0 at Taunton last November.

Alan Stonebridge was unavailable for selection so team captain drafted in Ollie Sells, who has been described as a very attacking player.

This is just what he did in this match trading material for an advantageous attacking position and before his mystified opponent knew how serious his position was Ollie checkmated him with a rook and Queen attack.

Taunton levelled the match when Wellington’s Chris Montag had a tough time against an opponent. But captain David Smith restored Wellington’s lead.

David got on top when he managed to support a passed pawn with rook and knight putting pressure on the opponent’s king leading to David winning. John Jeremiah needed only a draw to secure a win for Wellington.

The outcome of the match remained in doubt until late in the encounter but John’s aggressive play pinned the opposition king on the back row making it vulnerable to John’s rook and knight assault with the inevitable check mate ensuing, giving Wellington a 3-1 win.