Second weekend of the UK national chess league (4NCL) season this weekend. Took a day off today to give my brain a rest beforehand, but still not feeling particularly like playing any chess at the moment, and likely to have two tough games both against higher rated players, so not sure I will do very well.

Early morning session at the gym in Royston tomorrow, followed by picking one of my teammates up and travelling up to Birmingham. Don't remember the hotel we're playing at having any internet access, so will probably be Sunday before I log and report on tomorrow's session.

Metres: 0
Alcohol: Thursday: 5 (leaving drinks for work colleague); Friday: 5 (wine with dinner)