Yet another draw and I was lucky to escape with the half point – see note to the last move. 2/5 and still hoping for a win to reach 50%.
Ledger news: Andy drew to reach 4/7 in the main event. Sole leader Shreyas Royal has 6/7 and plays Michael Adams (5.5) in the penultimate round. Dave won: 3/5, Steve lost:2/5, both in the Over 50s. Adrian Matthews (Leighton Buzzard)also 2/5.
Steve’s comment: “Just to show I don’t only ever send in wins … me worse loss, ratings wise for many years, but fair play to the guy for a nice attack/finish … completely failed to consider he could play 18… Qg7 and I’m just busted 😭”
Good to see Andy Avern-Love in the Soanes weekender and winning his first game.