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)
We wish Peter Lee all the best on his birthday. Peter Nicholas Charles Lee was born on Sunday, November 21st in 1943 in Lambeth, London. His mother's maiden name was … Continue reading Birthday of Peter Lee (21-xi-1943)
We remember WIM Patricia Anne Sunnucks who passed away this day, November 22nd, 2014, aged 87 years. From The Encyclopedia of Chess (Batsford, 1983), Harry Golombek OBE : "International Woman … Continue reading Death Anniversary of WIM (Patricia) Anne Sunnucks (21-ii-1927 22-xi-2014)
We remember Mary Rudge who passed away one hundred and one years this day on Saturday, 22-xi-1919. She was born in Leominster, Herefordshire on February 6th, 1842. Her father was … Continue reading Death Anniversary of Mary Rudge (06-ii-1842 22-xi-1919)
We remember Reverend John Owen who passed away on the 24th November 1901) John Owen was born on April 8th, 1827 to John and Sarah Owen in Marchington, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire. … Continue reading Death Anniversary of Rev. John Owen (08-iv-1827 24-xi-1901)
We remember Amos Burn who passed away on November 25th, 1925. Amos Burn was born in Kingston-upon-Hull on Sunday, December 31st 1848 to Amos and Mary Burn (née Webster). His … Continue reading Death Anniversary of Amos Burn (31-xii-1848 25-xi-1925)