Results So Far at the Paignton Congress

Last night saw a civic reception at Oldway Mansions in honour of the congress's Diamond Jubilee. All of the chess players were invited. One of the invited guests was Ken Bloodworth, who played in the first Paignton Congress, and would have been playing in this one too if ill health had not forced his withdrawl.

There have now been 4 rounds in the afternoon events and 3 in the morning events. It is fairly tight at the top in all but the Open section in which Keith Arkell is a point clear of the field. The results for the top players in each section are given below:

Ron Bruce Open

1. Keith Arkell 4
2. John Blore; Neville Gill; Dirk Jordan; Tyson Mordue 3
   

Rowena Bruce Challengers (U-180)

1. Brian Hewson 4
2. Chris Archer-Lock; Richard Bryant; Andrew Footner; John Nyman; Martin Page; Andrew Price; Mel Young 3.5

Ken Bloodworth Inter (U-150)

1. Paul Smith 3.5
2. Gordon Farrar; Kenneth Francis; Terry Greenaway; Peter Hannon; Freddie Sugden; David Walshaw 3

Walker Minor (U-125)

1. Paul Bland; Chris Constable; Joe Farrell; Philip Gordon; Kevin Hindom; Conrad Jowett; Hazel Welch 3

Boniface 5 Round Morning (U-180)

1. Richard Bryant; Roger Scowen 3