We kicked off a six round mini rapid last night with 9 players. Welcome back to Michael returning after a long absence from chess, and welcome also to our newest member George Tuwhangai.
Standings at round 2:
| 1 Peter Hulshof | 2.0 | +W6 | +W4 |
| 2 Michael Budd | 2.0 | +W3 | +W5 |
| 3 Gary Judkins | 1.0 | -B2 | +W8 |
| 4 George Tuwhangai | 1.0 | +W7 | -B1 |
| 5 Craig Scott | 1.0 | +W9 | -B2 |
| 6 Ian Kennedy | 1.0 | -B1 | +W9 |
| 7 Murray Tuatini | 0.5 | -B4 | =BYE |
| 8 Richard Jackson | 0.5 | =BYE | -B3 |
| 9 Maimoena Hulshof | 0.0 | -B5 | -B6 |
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