Jamie Brotheridge met Joel Beggs and surprised his opponent with the Scotch! In a tough encounter, White had to work hard to gain a pawn, and then with fine play won a rook for 2 pawns and proceeded to convert his advantage to a full point.

Rob Loveband faced Patrick Cook who defended with the Nimzo-Indian. Lazy play by Black left him facing a decisive material loss, so he opted for a spectacular Queen sacrifice that resulted in a most interesting game. White held firm and with excellent technique converted his edge to a win deep in the endgame.

John Abson played Chris Holley who adopted the Philidor Defence (1.e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6). White, typically, threw everything at his opponent and was 2 pieces in arrears in no time. In a wild skirmish with chances everywhere and clear analysis impossible, White pushed his pawns forward and broke through to gain a 2 nd Queen and win the game.

Chis Segrave versus Michael Schreenan was a King's Gambit via Bird's Opening! White gave up 2 pawns early and quickly found himself in trouble with 2 pieces forked. Black picked up a rook and more pawns to register a forceful win.

Switzer Bell had the bye.

Key
1	Win	pp	Postponed
0	Loss	adj	Adjourned
½	Draw
1	Bye

Results
Jamie Brotheridge v Joel Beggs	1 - 0
Rob Loveband v Patrick Cook	1 - 0
John Abson v Chris Holley	1 - 0
Chris Segrave v Michael Schreenan	0 - 1
Switzer Bell	Bye