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British Championships

: Created:02 Aug 2013 , by

David Howell and Stephen Gordon lead after four rounds with perfect scores. Joint pre-tournament favourite Gawain Jones (with David Howell) is back on 2.5 points.

Stephen Gordon played in a small rapidplay tournament organised by Ealing member, Sainbayar Tserendorj in a Surrey hotel a few years back. I had the privilege of playing him in the opening round (Surprise! Surprise! I lost) and I was immensely impressed with his pleasant personality throughout the day.

Pleasantry does not win big tournaments and Howell and Jones are still favourites for victory but if it helps Stephen, there is a part of West London that is roaring you on to the championship.