We remember Fred Yates who passed (or, at least was recorded as passing) on Friday, November 11th, 1932. Fred (not Frederick) Dewhirst (not Dewhurst) was born in Birstall, Leeds on … Continue reading Death Anniversary of Fred Dewhirst Yates (16-i-1884 11-xi-1932)
We remember one of the most innovative and best loved English players of all time, Tony Miles. From British Chess (Pergamon Press, 1983) by Bernard Cafferty : "If one had … Continue reading Death Anniversary of GM Anthony Miles (23-iv-1955 12-xi-2001)
Birthday of GM David Wei Lang Howell (14-xi-1990) David was Southern Counties (SCCU) champion for the 2010-11 season sharing with Danny Gormally.
Birthday of IM Charles A Cobb (15-xi-1978)
Birthday of FM Ben Hague (15-xi-1973)
We remember Edward Sergeant OBE (3-xii-1881 16-xi-1961) Edward Guthlac Sergeant was born on Saturday, December 3rd 1881 : in the same year British Chess Magazine was founded by John Watkinson. … Continue reading Death Anniversary of Edward Sergeant OBE (3-xii-1881 16-xi-1961)
We remember Gordon Crown who died this day (November 17th) in 1947. Gordon Thomas Crown was born on Thursday, June 20th, 1929 to James Crown (born 18th November 1899) and … Continue reading Death Anniversary of Gordon Crown (20-vi-1929 17-xi-1947)
We send best wishes to GM Michael Adams on his birthday, this day (November 17th) in 1971 Michael was Southern Counties (SCCU) champion in the 1996-97 season. His Wikipedia entry … Continue reading Birthday of GM Michael Adams (17-xi-2019)
Newcastle Upon Tyne resident Yichen Han became the youngest Dutch holder of the FIDE Master (FM) title at the age of twelve years and two months. Yichen was born in … Continue reading Birthday of FM Yichen Han (17-xi-2007)
Best wishes to IM Andrew Kinsman born on this day Friday November 20, 1964. His mother's maiden name was (Yvonne) Greening. Andrew has a sister Casandra Suzie Kinsman. Andrew Peter … Continue reading Birthday of IM Andrew Kinsman (20-xi-2019)