Prizes for Worcester Players at Hereford

John Loynes was the star Worcester performer at the 36th Hereford Congress. He won a share of the third prize in the Minor section losing out by half a point from first prize. See him below as he strides away with a winner's cheque! The other prize winner from Worcester was Ray Collett, who captured a grading prize in the Major tournament.

John Loynes with a smile on his face

Hal Bottomly, HCA President, gives Ray Collett his grading prize

The complete contingent from Worcester is shown below. Peter kitson competed in the Open section scoring 3 out of 6. In the Major section, Ray Collett got 3½ and Andy Farthing 2½ points out of 6. In the Minor tournament, John Loynes was on 4½, Ricky Brookes 3, and John Clarke 2½.

L to R; Peter Kitson, Ray Collett, John Loynes, Andy Farthing, John Clarke, and Ricky Brookes

The playing hall was spacious and the organisation of the tournament was ably managed by Phil Meade. The bookstall was provided by CCF Mindgames, which thoughtfully stock second-hand popular fiction for non-players.