BCN remembers CM David Anderton OBE who passed away on Friday, April 1st, 2022 aged 80. In the 1977 New Years Honours List, Civil Division, David was awarded the OBE. … Continue reading Death Anniversary of CM David Anderton OBE (02-viii-1941 01-iv-2022)
Birthday of FM Samuel Gideon A Franklin (03-viii-1994) FM Samuel GA Franklin from the Varsity Match, 9th March 2014, courtesy of John Upham Photography FM Samuel GA Franklin from the … Continue reading Birthday of FM Sam Franklin (03-viii-1994)
Birthday of IM Angus Dunnington (09-viii-1967) Angus James Dunnington was born in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, his mother's maiden name was Townend. He has lived in Castleford, West Yorkshire and most … Continue reading Birthday of IM Angus Dunnington (09-viii-1967)
BCN wishes Happy Birthday to FM Andrew Smith (15-viii-1959) Andrew became a FIDE Master in 1994 and is registered with the Irish Chess Union. His highest FIDE rating was 2310 … Continue reading Birthday of FM Andrew Smith (15-viii-1959)
Birthday of FM Alan Emile Hanreck (23-viii-1954)
We offer best wishes to GM Daniel King on his birthday Daniel John King was born on Wednesday, August 28th 1963 (the same day as the Martin Luther King "I … Continue reading Birthday of GM Daniel King (28-viii-1963)
BCN wishes Happy Birthday to IM Ezra Kirk (02-ix-1996) Ezra G Kirk was born on Monday, September 2nd 1996 in France. Ezra Kirk, Sautron, 2007, Courtesy of Dominique Primel / … Continue reading Birthday of IM Ezra Kirk (02-ix-1996)
We send best wishes to WFM Sarah Longson (née Hegarty) on her birthday this day, (October 2nd) in 1988. From Sarah's web site : "I have played competitive chess since … Continue reading Birthday of WFM Sarah Longson (née Hegarty) (02-x-1988)
IM James Adair playing GM Hikaru Nakamura at the London Chess Classic 2014 BCN wishes Happy birthday to IM James Adair. James Robert Adair was born on Monday, November 9th … Continue reading Birthday of IM James Adair (09-xi-1992)
Happy birthday WGM Dr. Jana Bellin on this day (December 9th) in 1947. Jana Malypetrova From The Encyclopedia of Chess (Robert Hale, 1970 & 1976), Anne Sunnucks : "International Woman … Continue reading Birthday of WGM Dr. Jana Bellin (09-xii-1947)