Hendon Blitz Tournament - 6th August 2009
Mini report by Malcolm Gesthuysen
Jochen Wittmann from Kings Head took top place in the August Blitz, a point clear of a strong field. Daniel Ellis and Ivan Valiguskyy were runners-up.
Daniel and Ivan both had winning positions against Jochen, but Ivan allowed perpetual check and Dan overlooked that his queen was attacked.
20 players participated.
RESULTS:
Jochen Wittmann 5½/6 (£20)
Daniel Ellis, Ivan Valigurskyy 4½/6 (£12.50 each)
Jonathan Ellis, David Iwi, Salvatore Pepe 4/6
Petr Limonov, Jamie Njoku-Goodwin 3½/6
Jacob Cheyette, Simon Fischer, Steve Gaukrodger, Ray Pliskin 3/6
Shane McCabe 2½/6
Noah Ellis, Paul Fischer, Edwin Lande, Hubert van Melick 2/6
Conal Dixon, Tim Woolgar 1/6
Omri Zakai 0/6