BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//British Chess News - ECPv6.17.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://britishchessnews.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for British Chess News REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20190101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200916 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200917 DTSTAMP:20210916T134921Z CREATED:20200716T112733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T134921Z UID:7452-1600214400-1600300799@britishchessnews.com SUMMARY:Birthday of Frank Boyd (16-ix-1935) DESCRIPTION:He was British Correspondence Champion in 1972 and awarded the IMC title in 1981. \nAccording to Kings Indian I Attacking Systems : \n“British Correspondence Champions 1971/72. Placed second in an ICCF master tourney 1973/76. A member of the British team in the 9th Olympiad 1977/80. Gained the IMC title in the European Team Championship 1978/81.” \nAccording to Chessbase Correspondence Database 2020 Frank achieved his highest (ICCF) rating in January 1991 of 2410. \nIncomplete crosstable from the European Championship\, 1973.\nAs White Frank would play the Queen’s Gambit via a 1.Nf3 move order. He did not play 1.e4 \nAs the second player he would defend the closed Ruy Lopez and the Nimzo-Indian Defence. \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n You must activate JavaScript to enhance chess game visualization. \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\nKing’s Indian I by Frank Boyd\, Chess Praxis\, 1981\n Save as PDF URL:https://britishchessnews.com/event/birthday-of-frank-boyd-16-ix-1935/ CATEGORIES:Birthday,Correspondence,Player,Writer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://britishchessnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG-5-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200917 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200918 DTSTAMP:20260816T135559Z CREATED:20200411T184304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T135559Z UID:4492-1600300800-1600387199@britishchessnews.com SUMMARY:Birthday of FM James E Vigus (17-ix-1978) DESCRIPTION:Birthday of FM James E Vigus (17-ix-1978) \n Save as PDF URL:https://britishchessnews.com/event/birthday-of-fm-james-e-vigus-17-ix-1978/ CATEGORIES:Birthday,Player END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200918 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200919 DTSTAMP:20200918T090155Z CREATED:20200918T001027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200918T090155Z UID:1372-1600387200-1600473599@britishchessnews.com SUMMARY:Birthday of IM Richard Palliser (18-ix-1981) DESCRIPTION:We wish IM Richard Palliser all the very best on his birthday \nRichard Julian David Palliser was born September 18th in 1981 in Birmingham\, West Midlands. His mother’s maiden name was Hyde. \nHe became a FIDE Master in 2000 and an International Master in 2001. \nRichard Palliser\nHis peak FIDE rating (according to Felice and Megabase 2020) was 2482 in July 2012 at the age of 31. \nIn 1995 Richard was joint British U13 Champion together with David Hodge and Richard S. Jones. \nPalliser was joint British Rapidplay Chess Champion in 2006. He writes regularly for ChessMoves and “Everyman Chess” who also employ him as an editor and advisor. \nRichard represents in matches 4NCL White Rose\, York RI\, Yorkshire CA\, and ‘Eagle and Child’ \nAccording to “Play 1.d4!” : \n“is an international master and recipient of a special British Chess Federation young player’s award for achievement. In addition to being a very active tournament and match player he also writes regularly for CHESS magazine and other periodicals and is noted for his theoretical knowledge and analytical ability.” \nIM Richard Palliser at the King’s Place Rapidplay\, 2013.\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n You must activate JavaScript to enhance chess game visualization. \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\nAccording to “tango!” : \n“His debut book Play 1.d4! was very well received by critics and the chess public alike” \nHis handle on the Internet Chess Club is “worcester”. \nIM Richard Palliser\nWith the White pieces Richard plays 1.d4(!) and the Queen’ Gambit\, Exchange Variation is the main weapon of choice. \nAs the second player Richard plays the Sicilian Najdorf and the King’s Indian Defence. \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n You must activate JavaScript to enhance chess game visualization. \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\nIM Richard Palliser and IM Jovanka Houska\, British Championships\, 2019\nRichard is Editor of “CHESS” and has authored a number of publications : \nPlay 1.d4 !\, Batsford\, 2003\nPalliser\, Richard (2005). Tango! A Dynamic Answer to 1 d4. Everyman Chess. ISBN 1-85744-388-8. \nTango! A Dynamic Answer to 1 d4\nPalliser\, Richard (2006). Beating Unusual Chess Openings. Everyman Chess. ISBN 1-85744-429-9. \nBeating Unusual Chess Openings\nPalliser\, Richard (2006). Starting Out: Closed Sicilian. Everyman Chess. ISBN 978-1-85744-414-8. \nStarting Out: Closed Sicilian\nPalliser\, Richard (2007). Starting Out: Scilian Najdorf. Everyman Chess. ISBN 978-1-85744-601-2. \nStarting Out: Scilian Najdorf\nPalliser\, Richard (2007). Starting out: the Colle. Everyman Chess. ISBN 978-1-85744-527-5. \nStarting out: the Colle\nThe Complete Chess Workout\, Everyman\, 2007\nPalliser\, Richard; Kosten\, Tony; Vigus\, James (2008). Dangerous Weapons: Flank Openings. Everyman Chess. ISBN 978-1-85744-583-1. \nDangerous Weapons: Flank Openings\nPalliser\, Richard (2008). Starting out: d-pawn attacks. The Colle-Zukertort\, Barry and 150 Attacks. Everyman Chess. ISBN 978-1-85744-578-7. \nStarting out: d-pawn attacks\nPalliser\, Richard (2009). Starting Out: the Trompowsky Attack. Everyman Chess. ISBN 978-1-85744-562-6. \nStarting Out: the Trompowsky Attack\nPalliser\, Richard; Williams\, Simon; Vigus\, James (2010). Dangerous Weapons: The Dutch. Everyman Chess. ISBN 978-1-85744-624-1. \nDangerous Weapons: The Dutch\nDangerous Weapons : The Caro-Kann\, Everyman\, 2010\nThe Complete Chess Workout II\, Everyman\, 2012\nIM Richard Palliser\n Save as PDF URL:https://britishchessnews.com/event/birthday-of-richard-palliser/ CATEGORIES:Birthday,British Championships,Player,Writer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://britishchessnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/bct_4335_lv.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200920 DTSTAMP:20200918T101025Z CREATED:20200401T103455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200918T101025Z UID:3904-1600473600-1600559999@britishchessnews.com SUMMARY:Birthday of FM Daniel Abbas (19-ix-1999) DESCRIPTION:Birthday of FM Daniel Abbas (19-ix-1999) \n Save as PDF URL:https://britishchessnews.com/event/birthday-of-fm-daniel-abbas-19-ix-1999/ CATEGORIES:Birthday,Player ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://britishchessnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/JUA7139-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200920 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200921 DTSTAMP:20210920T230058Z CREATED:20200407T201752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210920T230058Z UID:4141-1600560000-1600646399@britishchessnews.com SUMMARY:Birthday of FM James Cavendish (20-ix-1972) DESCRIPTION:Birthday of FM James Cavendish (20-ix-1972) \n Save as PDF URL:https://britishchessnews.com/event/birthday-of-fm-james-cavendish-20-ix-1972/ CATEGORIES:Birthday,Player END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200920 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200921 DTSTAMP:20260816T135607Z CREATED:20200411T224210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T135607Z UID:4527-1600560000-1600646399@britishchessnews.com SUMMARY:Birthday of FM Timothy Woodward (20-ix-1986) DESCRIPTION:Birthday of FM Timothy DM Woodward (20-ix-1986) \n Save as PDF URL:https://britishchessnews.com/event/birthday-of-fm-timothy-dm-woodward-20-ix-1986/ CATEGORIES:Birthday,Player END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200922 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200923 DTSTAMP:20210922T120400Z CREATED:20200403T163624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T120400Z UID:4021-1600732800-1600819199@britishchessnews.com SUMMARY:Birthday of FM Daniel Bisby (22-ix-1978) DESCRIPTION:Birthday of FM Daniel L Bisby (22-ix-1978) \n Save as PDF URL:https://britishchessnews.com/event/birthday-of-fm-daniel-l-bisby-22-ix-1978/ CATEGORIES:Birthday,Player END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200925 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200926 DTSTAMP:20210922T122207Z CREATED:20200408T204250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T122207Z UID:4213-1600992000-1601078399@britishchessnews.com SUMMARY:Birthday of FM Neil Dickenson (25-ix-1964) DESCRIPTION:Birthday of FM Neil F Dickenson (25-ix-1964) \n Save as PDF URL:https://britishchessnews.com/event/birthday-of-fm-neil-f-dickenson-25-ix-1964/ CATEGORIES:Birthday,Player END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200927 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200928 DTSTAMP:20210922T133018Z CREATED:20200410T181005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T133018Z UID:4373-1601164800-1601251199@britishchessnews.com SUMMARY:Birthday of FM Andy Mack (27-ix-1970) DESCRIPTION:Birthday of FM Andrew L Mack (27-ix-1970) \n\n Save as PDF URL:https://britishchessnews.com/event/birthday-of-fm-andrew-l-mack-27-ix-1970/ CATEGORIES:Birthday,Player END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200929 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200930 DTSTAMP:20200924T143717Z CREATED:20190928T215700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200924T143717Z UID:1414-1601337600-1601423999@britishchessnews.com SUMMARY:Birthday of IM Tom Rendle (29-ix-1986) DESCRIPTION:Best wishes to IM Tom Rendle on his birthday. \nThomas 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. \nTom was born in Hastings\, East Sussex and his mother’s maiden name is Jefferies. Tom resides in Hastings. \nTom attended Bede’s School\, Sussex and then St. Leonard’s College. \nTom Rendle aged 11 by David Crump\nTom studied physics at The University of Warwick and has two brothers\, Tim and James and a sister Theresa. \nTom became a FIDE Master in 2004. In 2006 Tom became an International Master and achieved a peak rating (according to Felice) in July 2007 of 2416 at the age of 21. Tom has one Grandmaster norm. \nTom has played for 4NCL Grantham Sharks\, Hammersmith (in the London League)\, Drunken Knights (in the London League)\, West London and Sandhurst (in the Surrey Border and Berkshire Leagues). \nHis first ECF grade to appear on the grading web site was 82A in July 1994 at the age of 7 : \nECF Grading Progress of Tom Rendle\nTom played in the World U12 Championship won by Teimour Radjabov and his first major success was scoring 7.5/10 in the 2001 Smith and Williamson Young Masters. He became Hampshire Champion in 2001 with 5/6 and won the 2004 Rosny Sous Bois tournament with 7/9 and a TPR of 2568. He was runner-up in the Paignton Open of 2005 followed by runner-up in the Coulsdon Christmas tournament of 2005. \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n You must activate JavaScript to enhance chess game visualization. \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\nTom’s GM norm was earnt at Gibraltar 2007. \nTom Rendle in 2011\nTom has his own popular YouTube Channel \n\nWith the white pieces Tom is almost exclusively an e4 player but he has flirted with Bird’s Opening many times. Having shared accommodation with Gawain Jones there are signs of influence in the choice of the Grand Prix Attack. \nAs the second player Tom plays both the Winawer and the Classical French and is a noted expert on the Classical Dutch and Dutch in general. \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n You must activate JavaScript to enhance chess game visualization. \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\nIM Tom Rendle at the King’s Place Rapidplay\, 2013\, Courtesy of John Upham Photography\nFrom Wikipedia : \n“Thomas Edward Rendle (born 29 September 1986) is a British FIDE International Master chess player and coach. Rendle became an International Master in June 2006 and is part way towards becoming a Grandmaster\, with one GM Norm. \nHe gained an interest in chess at an early age\, and soon entered chess tournaments\, gaining success in his age categories (such as becoming Mini Squad Under 7s Champion\, England Under 11 Champion).[citation needed] He was put on top board for the England under 11 team and won the Sussex Under 18 Championships\, whilst still under 12.” \nIn 1998 Rendle played Garry Kasparov in the BT Wireplay Challenge 1998. In 2005 he was a coach for England’s team at the 1st FIDE World Schools Championship in Halkidiki\, Greece and in 2006 he coached with the England Team at the European Youth Chess Championships in Montenegro. \nRendle currently works as a chess coach\, both online and face-to-face. He is a regular coach of England Juniors.” \nIM Tom Rendle\, Courtesy of John Upham Photography\n Save as PDF URL:https://britishchessnews.com/event/birthday-of-im-thomas-edward-rendle/ CATEGORIES:Birthday,British Championships,Coach,Player ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://britishchessnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/JUA3769.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR