For the first time in a long time every single game in a round of the Closed Championship (E.J. Clarke) has been played on time. All the games took place at Briton Ferry with the exception of the game between Paul and Norman that was played the night before.

The event is being organised by June Evans and controlled by Ian Eustis.

Results were as follows:

White

Black

Moss McCarthy (3)
1 vs 0 Phillip Pe (2½)

Ian Jones (2½) 1 vs 0 Neil Stuart (2½)

Ralph Cook (2) 0 vs 1 Peter Bevan (2)

Les Philpin (2) ½ vs ½ Andrew Smith (2)

John Davies (2) 0 vs 1 Eleanor Collins (1½)

Steve Edwards (1½) ½ vs ½ Joel Chung (1½)

Greg Goold (1½) ½ vs ½ Daniel Chung (½)

Paul Bevan (1½) 1 vs 0 Norman Speak (1½)

Steve Lockley (1) 0 vs 1 Leighton Anthony (1)

Dennis Thomas (1) 0 vs 1 Janet Evans (1)

Tony Goodchild (½) ½ vs ½ Lyndon Todd (½)

Joe Spooner (1) 0 vs 1 June Evans (0)

Moss Mcarthy is still out in front on 4 from 4 with Ian Jones close behind on 3½. The system dictates that they will meet in the final round with Moss needing just a draw to take home the E.J. Clarke Trophy while Ian will need to win.

Peter Bevan is the only competitor on 3.

Phillip Pe,Neil Stuart, Andrew Smith, Les Philpin, Eleanor Collins and Paul Bevan are on 2½.

Ralph Cook, Steve Edwards, John Davies, Joel Chung, Greg Goold, Leighton Anthony and Janet Evans are on 2.

Norman Speak is on 1½.

Lyndon Todd, Daniel Chung, Tony Goodchild, Steve Lockley, Joe Spooner, Dennis Thomas and June Evans are all on 1.