In the Top 8 last night, Steve (b) played John. John made an early error in one corner, and found himself on the backfoot for the remainder of the game, and eventually had to resign. These results have been reflected in the 2008 Championship table.

In the Top 8 last night, Steve (w) played Brian on KGS. Towards the end of the game both sides made significant mistakes, and the game ended in what Ian described as a “_bloodbath_”.  After the dust settled, Steve had won by 11.5 points. These results have been reflected in the 2008 Championship table.

In the Top 8 last night, Steve (b) played Bernard. In a game where there were chances for both sides, in the end Steve emerged victorious, winning by resignation. These results have been reflected in the 2008 Championship table.

In a busy night last night, three top 8 games were played: Noel(w) beat the reigning champion Ian by 8.5; Steve (b) beat Claas by resignation and John(w) beat Bernard, also by resignation. These results have been reflected in the 2008 Championship table.

Ian and Brian played their Top 8 game on KGS. Brian tried to catch up with a daring invasion, but failed to pull it off and had to resign. This result has been reflected in the Championship Table.