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Name: Birthday of GM Nigel Davies (31-vii-1960)
Start: 2020-07-31T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2020-07-31T23:59:59+00:00

July 2020
Death Anniversary of Dr. Julian Farrand QC (Hon) (13-viii-1935 17-vii-2020)

July 17, 2020

BCN mourns the passing of Dr. Julian Farrand (13-viii-1935 17-vii-2020). He was 84 years of age. Julian Thomas Farrand was born August 13th, 1935 in Doncaster in the West Riding of Yorkshire. Dr. Farrand QC(Hon), formerly the Insurance Ombudsman, became the Pensions Ombudsman, and he had been a Law Commissioner and a University Professor of … Continue reading Death Anniversary of Dr. Julian Farrand QC (Hon) (13-viii-1935 17-vii-2020) →
Birthday of GM Ketevan Arakhamia-Grant (19-vii-1968)

July 19, 2020

BCN wishes GM Ketevan Arakhamia-Grant best wishes on her birthday, July 19th 1968 Here is her extensive Wikipedia entry GM Ketevan Arakhamia-Grant GM Ketevan Arakhamia-Grant
Death Anniversary of Sir George Thomas, 7th Baronet (14-vi-1881 23-vii-1972)

July 23, 2020

Death Anniversary of Sir George Alan Thomas, 7th Baronet (14-vi-1881 23-vii-1972) Signature of GA Thomas from a Brian Reilly "after dinner" postcard from Hastings Christmas Congress, 1945-1946 From The Encyclopedia of Chess (BT Batsford, 1977) by Harry Golombek : "British international master, born in Constantinople (previously Byzantium and currently Istanbul : Ed.) His mother (Lady … Continue reading Death Anniversary of Sir George Thomas, 7th Baronet (14-vi-1881 23-vii-1972) →
Birthday of FM Marcus Harvey (24-vii-1996)

July 24, 2020

BCN wishes Happy Birthday to FM Marcus Ross Harvey born on this day (Wednesday, July 24th) in 1996. Killing Me Softly by the Fugees was top of the hit parade. Marcus was born in Oxford and attended The Marlborough School, Woodstock, Oxfordshire and then (in 2014) at The University of Southampton he studied mathematics. Originally … Continue reading Birthday of FM Marcus Harvey (24-vii-1996) →
Birthday of GM Anthony Kosten (24-vii-1958)

July 24, 2020

Birthday of GM Anthony Cornelis Kosten (24-vii-1958) Tony was born in North Eastern Surrey, and eventually relocated to France where he now resides. Tony is married to Gyongyver Kosten-Forintos, the daughter of Hungarian Grandmaster Győző Forintos. Streatham & Brixton becoming BCF National Club Champions in 1989. The team was Tony Kosten, Mark Hedben, Daniel King, … Continue reading Birthday of GM Anthony Kosten (24-vii-1958) →
Birthday of GM Julian Hodgson (25-vii-1963)

July 25, 2020

We send best wishes to GM Julian Hodgson on his birthday, this day July 25th in 1963. Julian Michael Hodgson was born in Hammersmith, West London son of (Ronald) George Hodgson and Johanna Hodgson (née Birch). Julian has claimed to be a descendent of George Jeffreys, 1st Baron Jeffreys and we are looking to establish … Continue reading Birthday of GM Julian Hodgson (25-vii-1963) →
Death Anniversary of WFM Jessica Gilbert (30-i-1987 26-vii-2007)

July 26, 2020

Death Anniversary of WFM Jessica Laura Corey Gilbert (30-i-1987 26-vii-2007) From Find A Grave by by Peterborough K: "Professional Chess Player. A native of Croydon, England, Gilbert became the youngest person ever to win the Women's World Chess Federation Master Title. A talented chess player since the age of 8, she also won the Women's … Continue reading Death Anniversary of WFM Jessica Gilbert (30-i-1987 26-vii-2007) →
Birthday of Demis Hassabis CBE FRS FREng FRSA (27-vii-1976)

July 27, 2020

BCN wishes Happy Birthday to Demis Hassabis CBE FRS FREng FRSA (27-vii-1976) From https://achievement.org/achiever/demis-hassabis-ph-d/ : Demis Hassabis, the eldest of three, was born in London on July 27, 1976, to a Greek Cypriot father and a Chinese Singaporean mother. (Originally his surname was spelt Hassapis and his brother George retained his.) "Demis Hassabis was born … Continue reading Birthday of Demis Hassabis CBE FRS FREng FRSA (27-vii-1976) →
Birthday of FM Graham Lee (27-vii-1953)

July 27, 2020

Birthday of FM Graham David Lee (27-vii-1953) FM Graham Lee 2282 v WIM Eva Jiretorn 2155 alongside WIM Regina Pokorna 2352 v WIM Christin Anderson 2173. FM Graham Lee, courtesy of Cathy Rogers Graham Lee (second from left) and a victorious Wood Green team. Trophy presented by Magnus Magnusson
Birthday of GM Nigel Davies (31-vii-1960)

July 31, 2020

We send best wishes to GM Nigel Davies on his birthday, this day (July 31st) in 1960. Nigel Rodney Davies was born in Southport, Merseyside. He lived in the Wirral, Merseyside, moved to Sidcup and then to St. Helen's, Merseyside where he resides with his chess playing son, Sam who is ECF 1928A currently. In … Continue reading Birthday of GM Nigel Davies (31-vii-1960) →

July 2020