The Birmingham League Division 2B side avoided relegation last season. 

BDCL Division 2B

Fixtures & Results 2009-10 

Olton A v Olton B
Despite a big difference in grades, the match stood at 3-2 to the A team at adjournment. Robert Reynolds drew with Steve Chadaway on board 2, followed by Richard Reynolds and Jim McDonald on top board. Ken Allen was on the attack on board 3 against Andy Cottom, but gave away a piece. His attack seemed to give some compensation, but the game ended in a draw. Dave Cheshire won a pawn against Tom Burgess on four, but was unable to make further progress. Richard Liszewski on board 5 had Warren Archibald's King's-side under attack from all angles and eventually broke through for a good win. John Llewelyn, standing in as reserve is adjourned against Jim Gillespie on board 6 and won shortly after.

Olton v Warley Quinborne
Steve Chadaway and Jim Macdonald both recorded draws and there were also draws for Tom Burgess and Andy Cottom. Jim Gillespie's loss and Dave Stockwin's draw meant that Olton lost the match.

Birmingham v Olton
A strong Birmingham side were too good for the B team, as Jim McDonald on board one lost early on. Steve Chadaway on two held on for a good draw, but Andy Cottom lost on board 3. Tom Burgess playing on board 4 drew and there were also draws for Warren Archibald and Jim Gillespie.

Olton v Solihull
Jim McDonald lost early on on board 1. Steve Chadaway also lost on two, after getting his queen caught in the open. Andy Cottom started with a risky opening, but fought back to apply pressure on the King's-side. The game ended in a draw. Jim Gillespie drew on board four, but probably should have done better. Dave Stockwin lost on five, but reserve Keith Lawson won on board 6.

Trophy matches

This team has not been entered for the trophies this season.

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