University 1 lead the title race again after their second defeat of title holders, Mansfield. University field Simon Schweizer, a Japanese Federation player , making his League debut, on Board 1 and secure a 3.5-1.5 victory with wins on the top two boards. Gambit 1 win 4-1 at Newark and gathering form, are not out of the title race. Gambit 2 are struggling to find their form and are heavily defeated at Grantham 1.
In Division 2 West Bridgford 2 and Grantham 2 meet for the second time in five days, and the 4-0 score line is reversed. West Bridgford 2 join Radcliffe + Bingham 1 at the head of the table. Nomads 2 and West Nottingham 1 share the spoils…
In D3 Gambit 3 drop a point against Gambit 4 and University 2 close the gap with a win over West Nottingham 2….
In D4, Nomads 3 win at Gambit 6…
In D5 Grantham win as expected at Central 2, despite defaulting a board.
Phil