This tournament has been a bit under our radar, but the 2007 George Trundle NZ Masters Tournament in Auckland features three Aussies - FM Tim Reilly, IM Stephen Solomon and GM Darryl Johansen.
Sydneysider Tim Reilly is just a draw away from an IM norm after last night beating local FM Bob Smith. But Reilly will have a big task ahead against visiting English grandmaster Stuart Conquest.
Meanwhile, across in Europe, IM Alex Wohl is in action in Munich. He won the first game against Adelbert Zohr.
Leading scores after Round 9: Stuart Conquest 7/9;
ReplyDeleteDarryl Johansen, Stephen Solomon 6.5/9,
Tim Reilly 5.5/9;
Bruce Watson (Trophy for best NZ player) 5/9;
Robert Smith, Nicholas Croad 4.5/9
Stephen Lukey 3/9
Michael Steadman 1.5/9
Hilton Bennett 1/9