Remembering Paul List (09-ix-1887 09-ix-1954) From The Anglo-Soviet Radio Chess Match by Klein and Winter : "Paul M List was born in Memel, Lithuania in 1887. After living in Berlin for many years, where he was manager of the bridge and chess rooms in a well-known café-restaurant, he came to this country in 1936. Paul … Continue reading Death Anniversary of Dr. Paul List (09-ix-1887 09-ix-1954)
We wish happy birthday to WGM Anya Sun Corke on her birthday. Anya Sun Corke was born in California, USA on Wednesday, September 12th 1990. In 2013, Anya graduated from Wellesley College summa cum laude with a B.A. in Russian and Philosophy She became a woman's Grandmaster in 2004. He peak FIDE rating (according to … Continue reading Birthday of WGM Anya Sun Corke (12-ix-1990)
We wish IM Richard Palliser all the very best on his birthday Richard Julian David Palliser was born September 18th in 1981 in Birmingham, West Midlands. His mother's maiden name was Hyde. He became a FIDE Master in 2000 and an International Master in 2001. Richard Palliser His peak FIDE rating (according to Felice and … Continue reading Birthday of IM Richard Palliser (18-ix-1981)
We wish GM Jonathan Speelman all the best on his birthday. Jonathan Simon Speelman was born on Tuesday, October 2nd, 1956 in Marylebone, London. His mother's maiden name was Freeman. In March 2002 Jon and Lindsey Thomas were married in Camden, Greater London. They have a non-chess playing son, Lawrence who studied Ancient Languages at … Continue reading Birthday of GM Jonathan Speelman (02-xi-1956)
We send best wishes to WFM Sarah Longson (née Hegarty) on her birthday this day, (October 2nd) in 1988. From Sarah's web site: "I have played competitive chess since the age of 7 when I became UK U7 Girls Chess Champion and appeared on Blue Peter where I met the then world champion Garry Kasparov. … Continue reading Birthday of WFM Sarah Longson (née Hegarty) (02-x-1988)
We wish David Norwood all the best on his birthday, David Robert Norwood was born in Farnworth, Bolton, Greater Manchester on October 3rd 1968 to an electrician. His mother's maiden name was Mellor. Mary Hopkin was still UK number one with "Those were the days" and would remain at number one for six weeks in … Continue reading Birthday of GM David Norwood (03-x-1968)
IM Andrew Greet BCN wishes IM Andrew Greet best wishes on his birthday. Andrew Nicholas Greet was born on Friday, October 5th, 1979 in the cathedral city of Truro, Cornwall and has resided in St. Austell, Cornwall. "Message in a Bottle" by The Police held the number one spot in the UK singles chart (three … Continue reading Birthday of IM Andrew Greet (05-x-1979)
BCN remembers GM Dr. Jonathan Penrose OBE who passed away on Tuesday, November 30th 2021. In the 1971 New Years Honours List Jonathan was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) The citation read "For services to Chess." From British Chess (Pergamon Press, 1983) by Botterill, Levy, Rice and Richardson : … Continue reading Death Anniversary of GM Dr. Jonathan Penrose OBE (07-x-1933 30-xi-2021)
We send best wishes to IM Michael Hennigan. Michael Thomas Hennigan was born on October 8th, 1970 in Hammersmith, London. His mother's name was Donnelly. Michael attended the City of London School. Michael became World Under-18 Youth Champion in 1988 in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico). He became a FIDE Master in 1990 and an International Master … Continue reading Birthday of IM Michael Hennigan (08-x-1970)
BCN offers birthday greetings to GM John Shaw John K Shaw was born on Wednesday, October 16th, 1968. On this day Americans Tommie Smith (gold 19.83 WR) and John Carlos (bronze) famously give the Black Power salute on the 200m medal podium during the Mexico City Olympics to protest racism and injustice against African-Americans. John … Continue reading Birthday of GM John Shaw (16-x-1968)