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At the request of Patrick Cook, who was indisposed, round 2 was played first!
Peter Miitel faced Jamie Brotheridge in a Queen’s Indian. Wary of each other, they agreed an insipid draw after 15 moves.
Chris Segrave took on James Eldridge in a King’s Indian. Black won a pawn early, and later gave up a Bishop for 2 more pawns. White missed some chances, and Black went on to win in the endgame.
Rod Jacobs met Joel Beggs and played the Fried Liver Attack in the Italian Opening. Black misplayed it, and his King was forced to take an early stroll. White lost his way in the middlegame complications and Black was able to consolidate and went on to score a fine win.
In the other big match-up, Kevin Perrin played Rob Loveband in a Catalan-type structure. Excellent positional play by White forced Black to give up his Queen for rook and piece. White failed to capitalise on his advantage and Black found a way to hold the draw.
Patrick Cook had the bye.
Some late games...
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