The Russell Trophy is the annual open knock out competition of the Hertfordshire Chess Association. The club's fixtures and results in this competition are as follows.
St Albans won 4 - 2. St Albans will play away against Hertford in the semi-finals on Tuesday 24 April.
| St Albans | Grade | Result | Letchworth & Hitchin | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Roberson | 214 | 1-0 | Matt Fletcher | 180 |
| Geoff Hollis | 188 | ½-½ | Anthony Ball | 169 |
| Mike Lexton | 185 | 1-0 | Ian Nelson | 161 |
| Neil Willmott | 181 | 1-0 | Ian Mutton | 155 |
| Jeremy Fraser-Mitchell | 185 | 0-1 | Mark Harris | 145 |
| Ian Cross | 154 | ½-½ | Jon Barnes | 145 |
| Match Result | 4-2 |
St Albans lost this semi-final 2½ - 3½.
| St Albans | Grade | Result | Letchworth & Hitchin | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Roe | 198 | 0-1 | Simon Knott | 216 |
| Geoff Hollis | 188 | ½-½ | Philip Borman | 190 |
| Neil Willmott | 181 | ½-½ | Paul Byway | 199 |
| David Bower | 164 | ½-½ | Barry Cheal | 175 |
| Ian Cross | 154 | 0-1 | Ian Capes | 167 |
| John Simmoms | 151 | 1-0 | Gordon Davies | 167 |
| Match Result | 2½-3½ |
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