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By Ronit Raj, Chess Correspondent Hampton’s D team chess players beat Whitgift School 8 ½ – 3 ½ after a significant improvement in the second half.  On board three, Ben Adigun was losing early on after sacrificing a Rook. It was a valiant effort coming back, but unfortunately it was not enough and Whitgift gained a point.  Henry Ayres, who was on board two, played his part in a thrilling game.…

By Ronit Raj Hampton’s D Team chess players beat Southborough’s A team 8-4, winning the match by a convincing margin after a close start. In the first round, Hampton started off shakily on the first three boards. Henry Ayres, who was on Board One, was up against a formidable opponent and was unfortunately defeated after he lost a rook in the end game. Ayres’ opponent took advantage of…