Jamie Brotheridge met Kevin Perrin with a Colle Opening. Cautious and solid play ensued, characteristic of the opening system and a draw was the not unexpected result.

Swytzar Swytzer faced Michael Schreenan in a Ruy Lopez (of sorts). The game was very even throughout and eventually reached a pawn ending with both King’s active. White misplayed this probably drawn endgame position, betraying his inexperience, and lost.

Chris Segrave took on John Frangakis who played his usual Caro-Kann Defence. Black was too passive in the face of Black’s steady King-side build up and succumbed to an excellent attack.

Rob Bailey versus Rob Loveband was an open Sicilian. A tough theoretical battle ensued, with both players using a lot of time. White declined a draw offer, but tragically lost on time, with Black having just 3 seconds left himself!