Wittmann wins August Blitz

Thursday 6 August, 2009

Jochen Wittmann from Kings Head took top place in the August Blitz, a point clear of a strong field. Daniel Ellis and Ivan Valiguskyy were runners-up.

Mini report by Malcolm Gesthuysen

Jochen Wittmann from Kings Head took top place in the August Blitz, a point clear of a strong field. Daniel Ellis and Ivan Valiguskyy were runners-up.

Daniel and Ivan both had winning positions against Jochen, but Ivan allowed perpetual check and Dan overlooked that his queen was attacked.

Top standings:

• 1: Jochen Wittmann (5½/6) Prize: £20
• 2-3: Daniel Ellis, Ivan Valigurskyy (4½/6) Prize: £12.50 each
• 4-6: Jonathan Ellis, David Iwi, Salvatore Pepe (4/6)
• 7-8: Petr Limonov, Jamie Njoku-Goodwin (3½/6)
• 9-12: Jacob Cheyette, Simon Fischer, Steve Gaukrodger, Ray Pliskin (3/6)
• 13: Shane McCabe (2½/6)
• 14-17: Noah Ellis, Paul Fischer, Edwin Lande, Hubert van Melick (2/6)
• 18-19: Conal Dixon, Tim Woolgar (1/6)
• 20: Omri Zakai (0/6)

20 players participated.