Birthday of FM Anthony J Stebbings (03-ix-1951)
Birthday of FM Anthony J Stebbings (03-ix-1951)
Birthday of FM Anthony J Stebbings (03-ix-1951)
We send best wishes to GM Michael Stean on his birthday, Michael Francis Stean was born Michael Francis Stein on Friday, September 4th, 1953 in Pancras, London. His mother's maiden name was Feldman. Michael has a brother, Howard. Michael Stean He attended Latymer Upper School and Cambridge University. His early chess days were spent at … Continue reading Birthday of GM Michael Stean (04-ix-1953)
We wish Stephen Gordon all the best on his birthday, this day (September 4th) in 1986. Stephen John Gordon was born on Thursday, September 4th 1986 in Oldham, Lancashire where he has lived since. He attended The Blue Coat School in Oldham He became a FIDE Master in 2004, an International Master in 2006 and … Continue reading Birthday of GM Stephen Gordon (04-ix-1986)
BCN says Happy Birthday to IM Joseph McPhillips (04-ix-1997) Joe became a FIDE Master in 2015 and an International Master in 2018. His peak FIDE rating is 2434 as at August 2019 and we predict it will increase. FIDE rating profile of IM Joseph McPhillips In Joseph won outright the Kecskemet IM Tournament : Kecskemet … Continue reading Birthday of IM Joseph McPhillips (04-ix-1997)
Birthday of IM Sam Collins (05-ix-1982) Samuel E Collins was born on Sunday, September 5th, 1982 in Dublin, Republic of Ireland. He attended Gonzaga College, Ranelagh, Dublin (founded in 1950) and famously very active at chess. Sam became a FIDE Master in 2003 and an International Master in 2004 and holds two GM norms. His … Continue reading Birthday of IM Sam Collins (05-ix-1982)
Birthday of IM Lorin D'Costa (05-ix-1984) Lorin Alexander P D'Costa was born on Wednesday, September 5th 1984. "What's Love Got To Do With It" by Tina Turner was number one in the UK singles chart. His mother's maiden name was Antheunis. According to Wikipedia : "Lorin is a masculine given name. The meaning of Lorin … Continue reading Birthday of IM Lorin D’Costa (05-ix-1984)
We send best wishes to IM Yang-Fan Zhou on his birthday. Yang-Fan George Zhou was born on Thursday, September 8th, 1994 in Wandsworth, London. His mother's maiden name was Yang. "Parklife" by Blur was number one in the UK Singles chart. He attended Whitgift School, Croydon (founded by John Whitgift in 1596) and then Churchill … Continue reading Birthday of IM Yang-Fan Zhou (08-ix-1994)
Death Anniversary of Elijah Williams (08-ix-1854) We note today (September 8th) in 1854 marks the passing of Elijah Williams. We are not aware of verified image / likeness of Elijah Williams. Possibly the archives of Bristol based newspapers would help? Here is an excellent article by Neil Blackburn (aka SimaginFan) From Wikipedia : "Elijah Williams … Continue reading Death Anniversary of Elijah Williams (08-ix-1854)
Death Anniversary for IM Imre König (09-ii-1901 09-ix-1992) From The Anglo-Soviet Radio Chess Match by E.Klein and W.Winter : "Born in 1901 in Hungary when it still belonged to the old pre-World War I Austria, spent most of his life in Vienna, where he became a promising player at an early age. After World War … Continue reading Death Anniversary for IM Imre König (09-ii-1901 09-ix-1992)
Birthday of FM Graham A Waddingham (09-ix-1965)