Rob Loveband versus Yu Liu was a Dutch! White calmly gained the edge against his inexperienced opponent, before delivering sudden death with a forced mate on move 16 leading to a resignation.

Jamie Brotheridge met Zhang Hao in a sort of Tarrasch Defence. White got on top in the middle game, winning a piece. He then cleaned up, winning more material before checkmating.

John Abson took on Michael Schreenan in another Ruy Lopez. Sharp, aggressive play by White won a pawn in the opening, then he grabbed a surprise opportunity to deliver mate on move 13.