Adams moves to within striking distance of the all-time records of Jonathan Penrose and Henry Atkins
Michael Adams edged out David Howell for the
British championship last weekend as the pair, who are separated by a whisker in the global live ratings, both finished unbeaten with 7.5/9 and 7/9.
The rising North
London talent Ravi Haria, 20, drew with both Adams and Howell and shared third with Richard Palliser on 6.5/9. Jovanka Houska, the
England No 1, retained the women’s title, incorporated within the main event, with an excellent 6/9.