Rob Loveband met Swytzar Swytzer in a Queen’s Gambit Declined. White gained early piece activity in an efficient manner and picked up a rook to have a comfortably winning position. He soon won the other rook, and a piece as well, and finished Black off easily.

Michael Schreenan faced Chris Segrave. An open Sicilian, White gave up a piece early on for a speculative attack after the opening had veered off into strange territory. The attack failed, but with enterprising play White regained the piece and with some pressure on the Black position. This soon became a winning attack, but on the verge of victory, White blundered into a lost position and resigned in disgust.

John Frangakis versus John Abson was a Colle Opening. White soon had a cramped position, but managed to get some activity anyway. The middle game became a dour positional battle, with White gradually gaining the upper hand. He won 2 pawns, but then went passive, allowing Black to mount one of his trademark devil-may-care attacks. With an active King in the endgame, Black went on to win a fine game.

Patrick Cook faced Rob Bailey and was surprised by Black’s choice of the Dutch Defence. The game was characterised by careful manoeuvring, with neither player gaining a decisive edge, prompting White to toss in one of his infamous psychological draw offers. Black thought about it for quite some time, then accepted, not wanting to tempt “Patrick’s curse”.

Kevin Perrin and Jamie Brotheridge had a bye.

Results
Kevin Perrin v bye	1-0
Patrick Cook vs Rob Bailey	½-½
Rob Loveband vs  Swytar Swyter	1-0
Michael Shreenan vs Chris Segrave	0-1
John Frangakis vs John Abson	0-1
Jamie Brotheridge v bye	1-0