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 FM Laurence E Webb (04-viii-1970)
Birthday of FM Michael P Waddington (07-viii-1966)
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)
Birthday of IM Michael A Rahal (10-viii-1970) Michael Anthony Rahal was born in Aldershot, Hampshire to Spanish parents. His mother's maiden name is Vives Escoda. Michael attended Salesian College in … Continue reading Birthday of IM Michael Rahal (10-viii-1970)
Birthday of IM Andrew A Webster (10-viii-1973) Andrew became a FIDE Master in 1991 and an International Master in 1993
IM William Hartston, FIDE Candidates, 2013, courtesy of John Upham Photography On the "glorious twelfth" of August we celebrate the birthday of one of England's most popular chess players and … Continue reading Birthday of IM Bill Hartston (12-viii-1947)
BCN sends IM Malcolm Pein best wishes on his 61st birthday. IM Malcolm Pein at the King's Place Rapidplay 2013, photograph courtesy of John Upham Malcolm Bernard Pein was born … Continue reading Birthday of IM Malcolm Pein (14-viii-1960)
BCN wishes IM John Pigott all the best on his birthday (15-viii-1957) John Christopher Pigott was born in Croydon, Surrey and his mother's maiden name was Fletcher. In 1975 John … Continue reading Birthday of IM John Pigott (15-viii-1957)