And so, the last unplayed game, to determine the Reserves champion as well as 3rd place overall had been played. Kevin Perrin versus Rob Loveband was an English Opening. Rob missed a chance for forced mate on move 18, but still managed to win eventually, thus securing both the Reserves championship title and 3rd place in the championship. A splendid result for the debutant who more than justified his dark horse status at the start of the championship.

Patrick Cook, seeded 2nd, has now won his 6th Ballarat Chess Club championship, and once more Scott Stewart, seeded 1st, has been denied the club's highest title despite an excellent undefeated score.

Peter Miitel, club champion in 1990 and 1991 showed signs of a return to his former greatness after many years of ill-health badly affected his chess.

Of the rest of the field, perhaps Joel Beggs poor showing was the biggest surprise, while Simon Feros proved to be a dangerous competitor.

The low point in the tournament was clearly the withdrawal of Jamie and Jason Brotheridge and, particularly in the case of Jamie, may well have had an effect on the final outcome.