Chris Segrave  met Kevin Perrin and a Scandinavian Defence (1.e4 d5) was played, not surprising as it has been Kevin Perrin’s main answer to 1.e4 for decades! Black played his usual accurate chess and profited from White’s loose position, gaining 2 pieces for a rook. Black soon had 2 extra pawns as well with a dominating position which he had no trouble winning.

John Abson faced Patrick Cook in the only other game played on the night. An Alekhine’s Defence. Black won a pawn in the opening and steadily improved his position. Late in the middle game, White launched won of his typical attacks and the position was suddenly very lively. He missed the best continuation, however, and Black quickly cleaned up.

John Frangakis versus Rob Loveband  and Swytzar Swytzer versus Jamie Brotheridge were postponed. Michael Schreenan and Rob Bailey had a bye.