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Jamie Brotheridge versus James Eldridge was a Kings Indian Defence. Typically, White launched a massive King-side pawn storm early in the middlegame and appeared set to overwhelm the Black position. White’s forces were somewhat overextended and his King very exposed and Black was able to snatch a draw via a well timed perpetual check.
Peter Miitel faced the rampaging leader Joel Beggs and surprisingly adopted the Italian Opening, a specialty of his opponent! After some sharp opening play, White conceded the exchange and offered a draw. Black declined and went on the attack, building up a strong position. White defended with all his technical skill, but was unable to prevent Black reaching a winning end game.
Rod Jacobs took on Patrick Cook in his standard French Defence, but adopted a non-standard line of the Winawer variation and quickly had Black out of his book knowledge. White was unable to make much of his initiative and Black gradually untangled his position. With mass exchanges looming, a draw was agreed.
Chris Segrave versus Rob Loveband was postponed.
Kevin Perrin had the bye.
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