Fylde Individual Championship
The title will not be decided until the final round. The two leaders, George Ellison and John Cooper, had to settle for a draw.
Oleg Cukovs made an uncharacteristic error and lost to in-form Doug Williams who is now a serious threat to the leaders. Abigail Pritchard drew with Lytham's experienced veteran Leo Ainsworth, Leo won a pawn in the opening but Abigail showed her defensive resourcefulness under pressure. Michael Parker's space advantage on the queenside was outweighed by his club-mate's, Paul Evans's, kingside attack. Phil Raynor had a decisive win over club-mate, Pat Coleman, and joins a strong group of players in fourth place. There were wins for both Wrights, most notably Ian who surprised the higher graded Dennis Davies. Jon proved too strong for Les Hughes.
| Player | Points |
| John Cooper (Lytham) | 3½ |
| George Ellison (Poulton) | 3½ |
| Doug Williams (Lytham) | 3 |
| Leo Ainsworth (Lytham) | 2½ |
| Abigail Pritchard (Poulton) | 2½ |
| Paul Evans (Blackpool) | 2½ |
| Phil Raynor (Lytham) | 2½ |
| Oleg Cukovs (Poulton) | 2 |
| Michael Parker (Blackpool) | 2 |
| Jon Wright (Blackpool) | 1½ |
| Ian Wright (Poulton) | 1½ |
| Pat Coleman (Lytham) | 1 |
| Dennis Davies (Blackpool) | 1 |
| Les Hughes (Poulton) | 1 |
Challenge Cup
Blackpool v Poulton 6-2
Two exceptionally strong sides - Blackpool now meet holders Preston in the final. Long serving Dave Hartley turn in another sound performance, maintaining his excellent record for the season - W3 D4 L1. Steve Gardner who has only played one previous game this season surprisingly turned the tables on Blackpool's Captain, Andy Jaques.
Div B
Lytham Ex 2 v Morecambe 1½ - 2½
Morecambe are now the likely winners having overcome a strong Lytham Ex 2 side. On Board 1 an early draw was agreed between Doug Williams and Bob Newton. On Board 2 Phil Copeland had a good position throughout but gradually John's persistence paid off and he took the point. On Board 3 Phil produced a great win against the solid Morecambe Captain, Norman Blade. On Board 4 Lynne Morrison lost to a final attack at the end of the match.
Blackpool 2 v Preston 3 3-1
A comforable win for Blackpool 2 which takes them above Preston 3 in the table. All the games were hard fought. Neil Coward was the first winner after surviving a fierce K-side attack by Paul O'Mara. Dennis Davies v Kenny Quinn reached a drawn ending. Mike Parker broke through in the centre to win his game for Blackpool.
Morecambe v Poulton 1 2½-1½
Lytham Ex 3 v Bispham 3-1
Div C
Poulton 2 v Lytham Ex 4 3½-½
Poulton 2 took the Div C title with this fine performance over Lytham Ex 4.
| Challenge Cup | |||
| Blackpool | Poulton | ||
| D. Wolstencroft | 1 | 0 | O. Cukovs |
| M. Mitchell | ½ | ½ | D. G. Ellison |
| A. Jaques | 0 | 1 | S. Gardner |
| M. Parker | 1 | 0 | S. Rogers |
| S. Lamb | 1 | 0 | K. Gorman |
| N. Coward | 1 | 0 | A. Pritchard |
| J. Wright | ½ | ½ | D. Hartley |
| 6 | 2 | ||
| Division B | |||
| Lytham Ex 2 | Morecambe | ||
| D. Williams | ½ | ½ | R. Newton |
| P. Coleman | 0 | 1 | J. Lyth |
| P. Raynor | 1 | 0 | N. Blade |
| L. Morrison | 0 | 1 | J. Widdup |
| 1½ | 2½ | ||
| Blackpool 2 | Preston 3 | ||
| M. Parker | 1 | 0 | C. Rutlidge |
| S. Lamb | ½ | ½ | G. Pennington |
| N. Coward | 1 | 0 | P. O'Mara |
| D. Davies | ½ | ½ | K. Quinn |
| 3 | 1 | ||
| Morecambe | Poulton 1 | ||
| J. Lyth | ½ | ½ | D. G. Ellison |
| P. T. Seery | 1 | 0 | O. Cukovs |
| N. Blade | 1 | 0 | S. Rogers |
| J. Widdup | 0 | 1 | K. Gorman |
| 2½ | 1½ | ||
| Division C | |||
| Lytham Ex 3 | Bispham | ||
| J. Regan | 1 | 0 | B. McGrady |
| K. Sansom | 1 | 0 | R. Broxson |
| R. Lord | 0 | 1 | A. Screen |
| A. Wilson | 1 | 0 | K. Screen |
| 3 | 1 | ||
| Poulton 2 | Lytham Ex 4 | ||
| A. Pritchard | 1 | 0 | R. Lord |
| D. Hartley | ½ | ½ | P. Coleman |
| J. McConnachie | 1 | 0 | G. Robinson |
| C. McConnachie | 1 | 0 | A. Wilson |
| 3½ | ½ |