We remember WIM Eileen Betsy Tranmer who passed away on September 26th, 1983. Eileen Tranmer She was the first English woman to be awarded by FIDE the Woman's International Master title in 1950. "From The Anglo-Soviet Radio Chess Match by Klein and Winter : Miss E. Tranmer was born in Scarborough, North Yorkshire in 1910, … Continue reading Death Anniversary of WIM Eileen Tranmer (05-v-1910 26-ix-1983)
Best wishes to IM Tom Rendle on his birthday. Thomas Edward Rendle was born on Monday, September 29th 1986. "Stuck with You" by Huey Lewis and the News was the UK's number one single. Tom was born in Hastings, East Sussex and his mother's maiden name is Jefferies. Tom resides in Hastings. Tom attended Bede's … Continue reading Birthday of IM Tom Rendle (29-ix-1986)
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)
We offer best wishes to IM Simon John Bradley Knott on his birthday Simon was born on Sunday, October 19th 1958 in Lambeth, London to Simon Harold John Arthur Knott and Josephine Whowell. Simon attended Trinity College, Cambridge. He became a FIDE Master in 1990 and an International Master in 2001. According to Felice and … Continue reading Birthday of IM Simon Knott (19-X-1958)