Round 5 Results from Paignton

Photo of the Ballroom at the start of the morning tournament. This room is also used for all but the minor tournament in the afternoon. A visitor's comment yesterday was that they weren't used to seeing chess played in such a grand setting.

In most tournaments round 5 would be the final round, but this is 7 rounds and so leaders can still be overtaken in most sections! The minor sees the battle of the ladies, and GM Keith Arkell is now 1.5 points clear in the open.

Ron Bruce Premier

1. Keith Arkell 5
2. John Blore; Neville Gill; Tyson Mordue; Martin Simons 3.5

Rowena Bruce Challengers

1. Chris Archer-Lock; Brian Hewson; Mel Young 4

Ken Bloodworth Inter

1. Paul Smith 4.5
2. Gordon Farrar; Kenneth Francis; Peter Hannan; Geoffrey Rasser; David Walshaw 3.5

Walker Minor

1. Chris Constable; Hazel Welch 4

Boniface 5 Round Morning

1. Richard Bryant 4/4
2. Eric Key; David Siddall 3.5

In the American All-Play-All Nigel Dennis has won all 5 of his games so far.