P1w69 draws first blood in lower section

<1625 - Board 10

One of our newest members shows the true Welsh spirit as he overwhelms his Canadian foe in 54 moves, splitting the points in the match it turns out.

Who says you need a phone to talk long distance? P1w69 did it with a "rook shout" down the g-file, nailing the black monarch with a rare rook fork to win a piece and the game. Show ‘em how it’s done, p1w69! And welcome again to the team!

Sootyhammer exsanguinates his opponent in the upper section

1625+ - Board 2

Sootyhammer once again demonstrates how to outplay someone 182 points “stronger”. It was a tough assignment but his opponent didn’t fool sooty with the Bird and misterhammer played his usual hard hitting game, demanding and getting a draw from mistermax, who walked away from the board slapping himself. Yes, mistermax took 1.5 points but he is not going to forget Sootyhammer!

More later as it happens...and if nothing happens, I'll make something up!