88 competitors attended the Bolton Rapidplay, which was held at Bolton Ukrainian Club on 13th November 2011.
Miroslav Gruca led from the start in the open and was half a point clear after 4 rounds and was assured of at least first equal after 5 rounds. His final round victory over Peter Kobryn ensured a victory by one clear point. Arthur Mehmood had 6 straight wins to dominate the Major section.
Open
1st Miroslav Gruca, Widnes 5.5pts/6
2nd John Hall, Bolton 5pts
3rd Roger Williamson, Aigburth 4.5pts
Under 180 grading prize
Nathan Taylor, Bolton; James Walsh, Leyland; Peter Kobryn, Great Lever 3pts
14 competitors £240 in prizes
Major (165 and under)
1st Arthur Mehmood, Newport 6pts/6
2nd Phillip Olbison, Chorlton 5pts
3rd= & under 145 grading prize
Dean Hartley, Amber Valley; Peter Hughes, Courier; Simon Crowley, Stockport; Mick Connor, Great Lever; Mal French, Widnes 4pts
26 competitors £240 in prizes
Knights (135 and under)
1st=
Steve Crockett, Redditch; Elliot Fordham, Altrincham 5.5pts/6
3rd Janos Wagenbach Mansfield 5pts
Under 120 grading prize Steve Hutchinson, Radcliffe 4.5pts
Under 105 grading prize
George Parkin, 3Cs; George Scattergood, Holmes Chapel; John Reid, Skelmersdale 3pts
48 competitors £270 in prizes