There is something for everyone at the British, plus a chance to rub shoulders with grandmasters. The distance meant there were fewer Sussex players to follow than usual …..
Event website: https://www.britishchesschampionships.co.uk/
Pairings and results: http://chess-results.com/tnr367980.aspx?lan=1&art=0&turdet=YES&flag=30
Highlights (scoring 50% or more):
Championship: Matt Payne 4½/9 (grading prize for an excellent tournament including draws to a GM and 2 FMs, and a win over an IM); Dominic Miller 4/9
Major Open: Callum Brewer 6/9 (qualifies for 2019 British CC); Calum Salmons 5/9
U9: Amelie Rees joint top girl (4/6), Toby Ralph 3/6
U12: Arjun Kolani 2nd= (unbeaten 5/7 and the only player to take a half point from the winner); Leo Yu 3½/7
U14: Polina Shchepinova joint top girl 4/7
U16: Dominic Miller 5/7
Over 65: Chris Jones 5/7
U2050: Chris Howell 3½/5; Matthew Britnell 2½/5
Weekend Yates (U120): Leo Yu 3½/5
Rapidplay: Matt Forster 6½/9 (grading prize); Callum Vyse 4½
