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Henderson Trophy Winner
Last club night of the year, members compete for the Henderson Trophy
In the last club night of the year, members competed for the Henderson Trophy in a handicap speed tournament of 6 rounds. Martin Moorcroft was on great form the win the trophy outright.
Competition Entrants (with notional rating for the competition):
Steve Scannell (2200), Arlo White (1950), Alan McConnell (1700), Martin Moorcroft (1700), Damien Lavery (1650), James O'Fee (1650), Ron Henderson (1600), Chris Black (1550), Richard Proctor (1550), Mark Seidman (1550), Richard Morrow (1400), Richard Montgomery (1250), Drew Ferguson (1250), Gary Johnston (1250), Owen Wilson (1000), Craig Kelly (1000)
The tournament was played as a 6 round Swiss of 30 minute matches. Games were handicapped based on player ratings varying from 2-18, 4-16, 6-14 and 8-12 minutes depending on the grading difference. The competition tended to favour junior players who frequently claimed wins on time against senior opposition. As the competition progressed, Swiss pairings allowed more balanced games for the points winners emphasising Martin's excellent result.
- Martin Moorcroft (5.5 pts)
- Steve Scannell (5pts)
- Damien Lavery (4 pts)
Competition Entrants (with notional rating for the competition):
Steve Scannell (2200), Arlo White (1950), Alan McConnell (1700), Martin Moorcroft (1700), Damien Lavery (1650), James O'Fee (1650), Ron Henderson (1600), Chris Black (1550), Richard Proctor (1550), Mark Seidman (1550), Richard Morrow (1400), Richard Montgomery (1250), Drew Ferguson (1250), Gary Johnston (1250), Owen Wilson (1000), Craig Kelly (1000)
