Alain Zimmerman delivered a commanding 3-0 victory over Garry Mullender, solidifying his hold on second place with 12 points. This win extends Zimmerman's unbeaten edge in their head-to-head encounters and places pressure on Mullender, who remains third with 8 points. With one match remaining for both, Mullender must secure a strong result to challenge Zimmerman's lead and potentially close the gap in the final standings.