Scottish Championships 2012 - Day 9 - Are we nearly there yet?

Get Well soon!

Today can best be described as a strange day.  This year has been pretty awful for things happening at congresses, firstly we had Paul at Prestwick now we have Donald Holmes taken ill during the tournament and today we are given the shocking news that Alex had a heart attack in the street last night just after leaving the venue!

Thankfully the news we have been given is good and he was well enough to send his apologies to his opponents for letting them down!  Alex is a true gent and I think I can safely say we all wish him a speedy recovery!

Interesting game today, WFM Dr Elaine Bamber v up and coming Ali Roy.  Ali is representing Scotland at the Olympiad, and Elaine has represented us in the past.   Really hopeful that Ali and Alice can become our next titled players!

Was caught out by Jonathan today, normally he wears a back and white top.  Today he had a suit and tie!  Snappy dressing indeed!

Remeber the juniors I warned you about?  Well Round 5 in the minor featured a battle royal between two of them

Stuart and Liam agreed a draw, there was nothing GM about it either.  Stuart came first and Liam 2nd.  Liam has had an incredible season and I don't think it will be long before he is terrorising the Majors...

Top games were interesting today.  Quite a few draws which meant a 5 way split for 1st.  Who was the Scottish winner I hear you ask?