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)
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)
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 remember Alexander McDonnell who died aged 37 on September 14th, 1835 in Tavistock Square, London. Please note : We have referenced a number of secondary and tertiary sources on AM and they agree on heritage. However, following painstaking research of primary sources by James O'Fee and Tim Harding it has been demonstrated that the … Continue reading Death Anniversary of Alexander McDonnell (22-iv-1798 14-ix-1835)
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)
BCN remembers Hugh Blandford who was a British composer. Hugh Francis Blandford was born on Wednesday, January 24th in 1917 in South Stoneham, Hampshire, England. On this day Ernest Borgnine was born and an earthquake measuring 6.3 in magnitude struck Anhui Province, China, causing 101 deaths. Hugh's father was the Rev Albert Francis Blandford and … Continue reading Death Anniversary of Hugh Blandford (24-i-1917 20-ix-1981)
Birthday of FM Neil F Dickenson (25-ix-1964)