This was the strangest round of chess at the club for many years.

Clint Stewart versus his brother Scott Stewart was played via the internet due to Clint's departure interstate. Details are unknown, but black won.

Michael Schreenan played Rob Loveband in the only game played on the night. An open Sicilian, White resisted Black's pressure for quite some time before succumbing.

Patrick Cook versus John Abson was played at the Public Library over a week earlier (with the wrong colours!). A Pirc Defence via the Alekhine, Patrick won without much difficulty.

Tournament leader Jamie Brotheridge won by forfeit against the dangerous Tim Commons, as did Swyzer Bell from Kevin Perrin.