Foundation Cup Semi-Final — Dominant 3½–½ Win Over Medway
Dartford Juniors made a statement in the KCCA Foundation Cup semi-final with a dominant performance against Medway.
The Foundation Cup is a four-board team competition with an average team rating limit of 1100 (ECF Standard OTB September), and this was its inaugural season. Having topped the Metropolitan Kent group with only one draw all season, Dartford Juniors headed into the semi-final full of confidence.
Match Results
| Board | Dartford Juniors | Result | Medway |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aarush Shankar | 1–0 | Greg Wladyka |
| 2 | Saurish Pandey | 1–0 | Jadon Terry |
| 3 | Hari Jain | ½–½ | Mason Kane |
| 4 | Aarav Yadav | 1–0 | Franco Marinelli |
| Dartford Juniors | 3½–½ | Medway | |
Aarush won on board 1 against Greg Wladyka, Saurish secured the point on board 2 against Jadon Terry, and Aarav completed a convincing win on board 4 against Franco Marinelli. Hari drew a tough game on board 3 against Mason Kane to round off a comprehensive 3½–½ victory.
The Medway captain graciously congratulated the team, commenting: "A deserved win for them."
Next up: The final against Petts Wood & Orpington on Saturday 30th May.