BCN wishes IM Nigel Edward Povah all the best on his birthday, July 17th in 1952. Nigel Povah, from Knightmare, Volume 2 (1976-77) drawn by Chris Jones. Nigel was born in Wandsworth, London. He became a FIDE Master in 1980, an International Master in 1983 and an International Correspondence Master in 1983. He became England's … Continue reading Birthday of IM Nigel Povah (17-vii-1952)
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 in Liverpool (South). South Lancashire and his mother's maiden name is Max. (Gaige, Felice and chessgames.com all incorrectly have Malcolm L. Pein). Malcolm Pein This … Continue reading Birthday of IM Malcolm Pein (14-viii-1960)
Ninety-two today is Leonard Barden, born Tuesday, August 20th, 1929. His mother's maiden was Bartholomew and she became Elise EM Barden when she married Leonard's father who was William C Barden and in 1939 they lived at 89, Tennison Road, Croydon. 89, Tennison Road, Croydon From The Encyclopedia of Chess (Batsford, 1977) by Harry Golombek … Continue reading Birthday of Leonard Barden (20-viii-1929)
