University 1 deliver blow to Gambit 1’s title chances with wins on top three boards. Nomads 1 still seeking first point in Division 1 for 20 years after defeat to Gambit 2. The players on Board 1 in this match were clubmates through the 1990s for Oxclose and Fiveways. Drag’s win over Julian set up a win secured by Nikolai. Grantham 2 score their first point of the season v Ashfield 2. Central 1 and West Notts 2 draw. Ashfield 3 keep up winning run. Gambit 4 beat higher rated Newark 2, and Radcliffe & Bingham 4 continue their club’s good run.
