William Hutson secured a strong 3-1 victory over Pritesh Kothari, reinforcing his position at #2 in the Division 2 standings with 12 points from three matches. Despite the loss, Pritesh demonstrated resilience by taking a gripping third game, underscoring his competitive spirit as he sits 4th with 5 points. Both players have three matches remaining, keeping the race open and promising an exciting battle for top league positions.