On the left is the decisive Round 4 top
board game where local favourite Chris Beaumont took on
Graham Moore with both players on 100%. Unfortunately
for Chris the game went south and Graham went on to win with
a perfect score of 5/5.

On the right is Frank Palm taking on
Bristol University's Philipp Prasse, Frank was a
good friend of Steve's, and back in the 80's and 90's they
were prime movers behind Bristol/Hannover chess exchanges.
They also shared an interest in cask beers and a devotion to
bus and rail transport.

Prize List over £1500 in prize money
with over 100 competitors taking part in three sections

Peter was a very strong and
talented player playing in many british championships and
tournaments abroad. At Bath University he enjoyed playing
alongside James Jackson and featured in an exciting knockout final
for Bath againstClifton back in 2009, Bath were two nil down with
two to play but together with James Sherwin they won both games to
win the cup for Bath on board count, Peter won the final game
delivering mate with seconds left on his clock
Andy Pickering v Peter Poobalasingham 5/5/2009

Long term stalwarts of the Bristol & District Chess League will remember The
Bristol Chess Times as a printed magazine that came out several times a year
featuring articles and game compilations from the local league and
tournaments JF ...... "now its back and online !"

A nail biting final saw Clevedon win the match with David
Peters delivering checkmate in the last seconds of the match. Young
Max Walker showed a fine example of a smothered mate ( see games attached )

At Downend, Mike held the role of
President