The prospect of yet another delighted champion loomed as an unmentionable possibility. At the end of the day a draw was agreed and Herman became the millennium champ. He also picked up the special bounty that his earlier victory over Francis had earned him. He really is Dutch, coming from Amsterdam where he was a chess Champion. Since moving to England he has been widely involved in the local chess scene, being a regular club and county player.
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Dave organised the event but proceeded to abdicate responsibility to anyone at hand. The format for the evening became straight knockouts with a limit of 8 players per rubber. With 1 in and winner takes most format, the situation soon got well out of control and great fun was had by all. Chair s attempts at rule rigging and other deviousness were spotted and dealt with. Overall it was good clean fun, without stampsies or tanglies, but lots of bruises.