9 Gambiteers took part in the Blitz event, last held in 2009.
Mike N-E came very close to retaining the title for Gambit. After being gifted a piece in round 3 by ‘defending champion’ Drag, he defeated Jon Tait before losing to the new champion Chris Cantrill, ending up joint 3rd on 4 points.
Mark scored 3.5 points and won a share of the U1850 rating prize.
Gambiteers got 3 points.
Graham won a share of the U1700 rating prize. In round 5 he found himself on board 3 v top seed Alexandr Klimchik and reports suggest he played very well until finally having to give way. On his way he defeated John H and Mike Stevenson (Mike S).
Mike S, playing rated OTB for the first time in 13 seasons, had a very good tournament, losing only to Graham and to 3rd seed Ewan Fewell who won 2nd prize.
Marian had a great time v fellow Gambiteers, beating Nikolai and Drag, and also won a share of the U1700 rating prize.
Felipe also had a good tournament, beating former Gambiteer Mark Darlington and only losing to 4th seed Jon Tait and the winner Chris Cantrill.
Drag had three comfortable wins but lost to Mike N-E and Marian.
Nikolai scored 2.5 points and John H got 2 points.
Radcliffe & Bingham’s venue was excellent.
Thanks to Stephen Humphreys, Stuart Humphreys (no relation), Simon Scott and fellow Gambiteer Derek for all their help in ensuring the event ran so smoothly.
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