Gavin Hodkinson reinforced his top spot in Division 2 with a commanding 3-0 victory over Nigel Pearce, extending his lead in the standings. With five points from this match, Hodkinson now sits firmly at the summit after just one of four matches. Pearce, despite the loss, remains in second place with one point, keeping pressure on the leader. Both players have three matches left, setting up an intriguing battle for the division crown.