Robert Bailey and Patrick Cook played an interesting French, locked in intense battle Roberto threw out a draw offer, Pat accepted. Anthony Reynolds was able to defeat Gene Bell. Jamie Brotheridge came up against his most despised opening against James Eldridge, JB pulled out the Staunton against the Dutch defense and broke James' position up. James counter-attacked but it wasn't enough, JB ending up with the full point.

Shane Sporle drew another tough game against Kevin Perrin, Kev was able to create too many problems for Shane and secured the win. Tim Commons took the full point against Peter Miitel. Joel Beggs won his game against local pilgrim John Frangakis, putting himself on equal first with Jamie. Darren Young played fellow junior member Michael Taylor, Dazza won and notched up his first win for the tournament.