Just been checking the bike over before my ride tomorrow and noticed my 971 chain is ready for replacement. Just looking at the Merlin website before I visit them in the morning and see the 991 is £18.95 and the 971 is £15.95
The 991 has a special coating which helps it shift better (allegedly). I tried one last year but didn't notice any real difference so went back to the 971 this time.
Mind you, there's usually a bigger price difference than that so you might wanna try the posh one.
Had that last time John - however my chain is wrecked as a result of not maintaining it (read: RUST) after my last ride. The rings should be fine I think.