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An important round after the catch-up round last week. Joel Beggs faced Jamie Brotheridge in a Sicilian Dragon. A typically cut and thrust struggle in the opening phase led to an uncompromising battle in the middle game in which Black secured a pawn advantage while keeping White’s attack at bay. Black won a second pawn and reached a winning end game, but failed to finish White off, and, in trying to avoid a perpetual check, blundered a rook and resigned. A catastrophe for Black!
Rob Loveband versus Peter Miitel was a Queen’s Gambit Accepted. Black tried to hold the pawn, and managed to do so into the middle game. White was able to harass the Black King and eventually won with an elegant checkmate.
Patrick Cook took on Chris Segrave who played a Slav Defence. Black ventured a few early threats before retreating and White proceeded to tie Black to an awkward position before breaking through and winning Blacks Queen.
Kevin Perrin met the rejuvenated Rod Jacobs who once again adopted the Dutch Leningrad. In a positional battle, Black gained some space and gradually increased the pressure in a long game. After finally reaching a complex position, Black won the tactical skirmish to register the full point.
James Eldridge had the bye.
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