A quiet evening in
Only one match at the club on Monday night. In the Surrey League Stoneleigh Trophy (a 4-board rapidplay match over two rounds), Guildford out-rated Ashstead by over 200 points a board and won comfortably by 7.5–1.5. In the topsy-turvy world of the Stoneleigh Trophy, Guildford were expected to win 6–2, so this counts as only +1.5 match points. Guildford remain last but one in the league table.
The internal rapidplay featured 14 players, including four who were new to the event this season. The player known as The Organiser took the evening off. Riyad Bensoussane took full advantage, winning all three of his games to regain top spot in the table. Now 18 sessions, 56 rounds, 56 players.
The internal rapidplay featured 14 players, including four who were new to the event this season. The player known as The Organiser took the evening off. Riyad Bensoussane took full advantage, winning all three of his games to regain top spot in the table. Now 18 sessions, 56 rounds, 56 players.