David Poultney secures a crucial 3-point win by forfeit against Colin Ives, reinforcing his strong position at second place with 21 points. With half his matches remaining, Poultney is well-placed to challenge for the top spot. Colin Ives, struggling in seventh with only 4 points from one match, faces an uphill battle to climb the standings despite having more matches left. This result further cements Poultney’s dominance in their head-to-head encounters.