Round 2 saw the traditional showdown between Patrick Cook and Jamie Brotheridge. White gained a very strong position from a Catalan Opening but failed to make the most of it. After drifting in the middle game, White proceeded to throw away even a draw in the endgame and was mated by the merciless J.B.

Rob Loveband faced Clint Stewart in an open Sicilian. A very even game for much of the play until Black launched a dangerous attack. He became overextended in the face of excellent defence by White and lost a piece and the game soon after.

John Abson versus Michael Schreenan featured the ancient Giuco Piano Opening (1.e4e5 2.Nf3Nc6 3.Bc4). White found himself in trouble right from the start, shedding 2 pawns for no compensation. Black seemed to be heading for a good win, but then made a catastrophic blunder, dropping his Queen, and resigned on the spot.

Kevin Perrin took on club champion Scott Stewart. As expected, a Dutch Leningrad quickly appeared on the board as a prelude to a tough positional struggle. The game ended suddenly when Black struck with a quick tactical blow that won a piece.