Walter Meuwis consolidates BMAB Master (Class 3) grading.

Thomas Kristensen (Denmark) and Walter Meuwis (Belgium) achieved upgrades to Grandmaster (Class 2) and Master (Class 3) respectively, by virtue of their performances at the EuBGF European Team Championships held in Budapest in September. Thomas achieved an astonishing PR of 2.95 over six 15 point matches (90 EP), achieving an overall aggregate PR and  earns the upgrade from Grandmaster (Class 3) which he held previously. Walter, with his PR of 6.29 achieved from five 15 point matches (70 EP), consolidated his previous provisional Master (Class 3) grading.

Walter (r) receives trophy for BIC 2014 Champion from Guy (l).

Elsewhere across the Atlantic, in Connecticut, Marty Storer continued his remarkable run of consistency over his streamed matches with a PR of 2.83, giving him an overall aggregate PR of 3.03 and 157 experience points, earning him the title of Grandmaster Class (2) and overall third place in the BMAB International Ranking List, behind Mochy and Michy. If he can maintain this astonishing level of play over the next 4 or 5 matches he should be able to achieve the highest grade of Grandmaster, joining Mochy and Michy and vying for top place in the Rankings!