Gregory K, who holds the distinction as one of the youngest chess arbiters in the country, was selected as one of the officials for the event and did a magnificent job; so impressive in fact, that he earned words of praise from the ECF Director of Home Chess himself and a mention in the ECF's official magazine:

'I was particularly impressed by young Gregory who handled everything I threw at him with remarkable composure. From managing reserves to observing the top boards in the final round of the Open, he was flawless. What struck me was that Gregory was younger than a good number of the competitors – and yet he commanded the room effortlessly, with minimal assistance. Talent, it turns out, does not check your date of birth before turning up.'