Due to absences teh tournaments were drawn out, however the final game in the RI Champs, between father and son (Russell vsVincent) was an important medal decider! A win by myself would earn a bronze under the BCC rules - give out as many medals as possible! It would also ensure Phil and Vincent joint first place and David second. I approached the game with plenty of optimism, knowing the opening lines which woudl be followed. For 35 moves I was better and Vincent was on the receiving end. Slowly the tide turned, black pieces gained better placement and a mire of tactics emerged for both sides. Here I fell foul and all it took was the loss of a tempi. Vincent 1st 8.5, Phil 2nd 7.5 and David 3rd 7.
The reserves were marred by absenteeism but Anthony 1st, Mitchell 2nd and Cohen 3rd.
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