The prize giving at the Chairman’s Cup was a joyful occasion! The prizes were presented by arbiter Gerry Walsh and organiser John Jenkins.
Phil Gordon 6. Phil won 1st prize and the 2025 Chairman’s Cup!
The highest placed player in the Challengers was Desmond Masterson on 5, who won the Challengers 1st prize and U1300 trophy.
On 4.5 points Neda Koohnavard and Stan Lovell. Neda got 2nd prize in the Challengers and won the Ladies trophy, named in honour of our late honorary member, Julia Scott, who raised many thousands of pounds to help the BCA.
On 4 points, Mark Kirkham, Mark Hague and Simon Highsmith. Simon won 3rd prize in the Challengers. Mark won Rating prize B.
On 3.5 points Mahendra Galani, George Phillips, Gary Wickett, Steve Bailey and John Jenkins. George and John shared Rating prize A.
On 2.5 points Dan Rugman, Abi Baker, Tony Lawton, Lea Ryan and Peter Walker. Tony, Abi and Peter shared Rating prize C. Lea won Rating prize D.
On 1 point Anthony Wilcox and Richard Harrington.
Anthony Wilcox made a speech
Newcomer Anthony Wilcox didn’t win a prize this time. It was his first ever tournament! However, he did make a speech about how nervous he’d been beforehand and how warmly the members had welcomed and encouraged him. He’d made new friends and had a lot of support to help him improve his chess. He got huge applause!