Michael Schreenan took on Jamie Brotheridge in a Sicilian. White played well but was unable to overcome Black’s superior technique and experience.

Rob Loveband versus John Abson was a Giuco Piano that didn’t last long. Black dropped a pawn in the opening and went downhill fast from there.

Yu Liu played fellow debutant Zhang Hao and won against the Scandinavian!

Chris Segrave met Kevin Perrin in a Sicilian Grand Prix attack. White sacrificed a piece early for not much more than a difficult game. After further material loss later in the game, White was finished off with an elegant mate.

Patrick Cook had the bye.