Suffolk Chess

Last week's match between Manningtree A and Bury St Edmunds B completed the first half of the season in Division 1, with all teams having played six matches.

Manningtree are the clear league leaders, with a four-point margin over second-placed Ipswich C.   The current league table can be viewed here.

Phil Hutchings, Manningtree's Board 4, is leading the individual statistics, with 5½ points from his six games.   Shaun Munson (Ipswich A) is close behind on five points.