Roger Coathup from Tynemouth Chess Club won the Hartlepool Open (May 25-27) with 4.5 out of 5 (qualifying for the British Championship); Paul Dargan came third on 3.5.  Tynemouth was well represented in the Open with Michael Hubbard, Clive Waters and Tim Adams also taking part.  Antonio Moneva Jordan played in the Major section.

 Roger is covering the games on the Chess Tales blog.