Our reigning club champion, Freddie Waldhausen Gordon, had a fine tournament to finish in third equal position on 10.5 points in the 15 round all-play-all event in Leamington Spa on 16th November.
Freddie was in or close to the lead for much of the tournament, which was played at 3 minutes + 2 secs increment per move. Only a final round loss prevented him being first equal with the winner – GM Eldar Gasanov (11.5). GM Danny Gormally (11) finished 2nd to become the English Blitz Champion.
Full details at www.englishchess.org.uk/uk-open-blitz-championships-2024/