Didcot Conservative Club put a huge dent in Vikings’ quest for the Johnsons Buildbase Oxford League Premier Section title by beating them 4-1 at home, writes PETE EWINS.

Dave Tooke (5,680), Sue Atkins (4,640), Dennis Atkins (6,550) and Stuart Florey (8,190) shone, before Lewis Stratford pulled one back.

Vikings are now six points behind Kennington with two matches left.

Section 1 leaders Comrades posted a 4-1 win at Masons A.

Alan Lowe put the home side 1-0 up, but then Chris Storch (3,550), Chris Alexander (6,670), Adam Thorn (3,620) and Simon Ellam (6,670) took the next four games.

West Oxford Democrats Club won 4-1 at home to Masons B.

Eddie Tebby (3,470), John Patey (8,710), Billy Hill (8,970) and Richard Garrett (8,630) led the way, with Martin Skyrme (5,380) replying.

Gladiators A are four points clear at the top of Section 2 after a 4-1 home victory over rivals Marlborough Club.

Bob Pincombe, with his best score of the season of 11,370, Bert Lovegrove (10,930), Frank Cox (6,540) and Keith Gardner (4,910) were their winners.

Results: Didcot Con Club 4, Vikings A 1; Vikings B 1, Gladiators B 4; Masons A 1, Comrades 4; Democrats 4, Masons B 1; Gladiators A 4, Marlborough 1.