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7/31/2014 – It was a true nailbiter until the very last game. IM Jonathan Hawkins finished his brilliant start with a solid final stretch, but drew his last five rounds, which made it possible for him to be caught in the end. Sharing top billing is GM David Howell after a fantastic comeback, including a crucial last-round win. We bring you the final report with video analysis.

The 101st British Chess Championships are taking place 19th to 30th July 2014 in Aberystwyth in West Wales. The event is open only to exempted or qualified players. There are a number of sections: Senior Championships; Major Open; Under 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16; Rapidplay Open, Weekenders, etc.

Rounds ten and eleven

The official tournament poster

GM Simon Williams put a damper on Howell's early favoritism. He himself

had a seesaw tournament, alternating wins with losses, and ending on

6.5/11. One thing must be said, he was the most uncompromising of all

the grandmasters with only one draw in eleven rounds.

David Howell showed great grit with his comeback to share the title

Sharing top billing was the pre-tournament favorite: GM David Howell. After an unexpected slip in round four to GM Simon Williams, while Hawkins seemed to be taking the title by storm, the reigning British Champion never gave up. After 5.0/6 in the final stretch from rounds five to ten, he had finally moved within a half-point of the leader, but needed two things: for Hawkins needed to draw at best, and he himself needed to beat Mark Hebden, none of which was obvious. To his enormous credit, he defeated Hebden and Hawkins failed to win, so he tied with him for first, and they shared the title. This will be a heartwarming result for the upcoming Olympiad days later.

Both IM Jonathan Hawkins (left) and David Howell (right) were delighted with their result

Short video of the prize ceremony

IM Andrew Martin's Game of the Day

IM Andrew Martin provided live commentary to the spectators and excellent videos of commented

games. He is also the author of many DVDs, from openings to the First Steps series.

In round nine, we are shown Williams-Hebden. Andrew Martin describes Simon

Williams as "one of the most exciting and daring grandmasters on the planet"

Watch the video to see more.

IM Yang Fan Zhou faces the Sicilian Dragon played by IM Richard Pert in round ten

Once the game between Hawkins had ended in a draw, all eyes turned to Howell-Hebden

Final standings

Photos courtesy John Upham, Roger Bennett and the official tournament site