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Rob Loveband met James Eldridge in a Modern Defence via an attempted Kings Indian. White gained space and Black found himself in an increasingly cramped position. White won the exchange and continued to press, eventually obtaining a winning position.
Patrick Cook faced his fierce rival Jamie Brotheridge who adopted the Dutch Defence. White played a sideline that quickly became a tactical skirmish that ended suddenly when Black stumbled into mate while trying to relieve the pressure.
Kevin Perrin versus Peter Miitel was a Slav Defence. White built up strong pressure into the middle game and gained a powerful position, prompting an early resignation.
Rod Jacobs faced Chris Segrave in a Caro-Kann. Again, White gained space, then a piece with an attack against the Black King, then won Black’s Queen. White made short work of his opponent from there.
Tournament leader Joel Beggs had the bye.
Earlier in the week, the postponed Round 3 game Joel Beggs versus Chris Segrave was played. Black again chose the solid Caro-Kann Defence. White sacrificed a pawn for the iniative in the opening, regained it with advantage in the middle game and went on to win efficiently. |
