It’s all come to an end for 2018-19, and 5 separate clubs will have silverware to show off next season.
Division 1
Bath were looking strong all season but couldn’t keep up the same pace – whereas Clifton were always lurking in the background and stormed through at the end to take division one with 29 points.
Our prediction? A big fail here with our pick of Horfield to retain the title went south, and dark horses pick Bath falling at the last hurdle.
League 1 – BCT 0
Division 2
North Bristol A went from strength to strength all season and kept up their enthusiasm and dominance – winning the league way before the end and finishing on a huge 34 points.
Our top pick Clevedon B came a close 3rd – but our dark horse pick came up trumps!
League 1 – BCT 1
Division 3
Huge congratulations to Downend D who win division 3 after a close struggle – and have the chance to become that rare breed, a D team in division 2 – a great testament to Downend’s growth and focus on junior chess over many years.
Unfortunately, one of our picks Cabot A were on the losing end of that title race.
League 2 – BCT 1
Division 4
Harambee led at the half-way point but other clubs came up strong – it was a close-call and the best chance for my own club Horfield to win a trophy, but it was Clevedon C who reigned supreme – to add to their impressive silverware cabinet from last season.
Luckily for BCT, Clevedon C level our own prediction score against the league!
League 2 – BCT 2!
It’s a small victory – but I’ll take it!
Cups
We made no prediction here – but congratulations nevertheless to Downend (major) and South Bristol (minor) for their cup triumphs. Match reports are here and here.
Mike is co-editor of BCT, plays regularly in the Bristol league, and occasionally makes fairly mediocre predictions.