Death Anniversary of Frank Parr (17-xii-1918 28-xii-2003)
Death Anniversary of Frank Parr (17-xii-1918 28-xii-2003)
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Birthday of FM Jonah Willow (30-xii-2002)
Happy Birthday to FM Jonah Willow Jonah B Willow was born in Nottingham on Monday, December 30th 2002. Jacob was the most popular boy's name in 2002. "Lose Yourself" by Enimem was number one. Jonah's first recorded graded standard play tournament was the 2010 Delancey UK Chess Challenge Terafinal and his first recorded rapidplay event … Continue reading Birthday of FM Jonah Willow (30-xii-2002)
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Birthday for GM Luke James McShane (07-i-1984)
We send best wishes to GM Luke James McShane on his birthday, this day (January 7th) in 1984. Here is Luke's Wikipedia entry {[%evp 0,45,26,28,41,41,43,23,44,24,40,7,25,32,20,5,5,-1,-35,-20,20,20,0,-13,6, 30,1,-17,129,129,133,134,133,136,136,137,150,153,153,161,172,172,179,183,188, 177,189,185]} 1. e4 {Rodriguez,Am} c5 2. Nf3 e6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nc6 5. Nb5 d6 6. Bf4 e5 7. Be3 Be6 {Rodriguez: A flexible move order in … Continue reading Birthday for GM Luke James McShane (07-i-1984)
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Birthday of GM Keith Arkell (08-i-1961)
We send birthday wishes to GM Keith Arkell, born this day (January 8th) in 1961. Keith Arkell Here is Keith's Wikipedia entry GM Keith Arkell (ENG) This was written about Keith aged 18 prior to the 1979 Spassky vs the BCF Junior Squad simultaneous display : "Rednal, Birmingham. Rating 188. 2nd Lloyds Bank junior international, … Continue reading Birthday of GM Keith Arkell (08-i-1961)
Birthday of IM George Botterill (08-i-1949)
We send birthday wishes to IM George Steven Botterill born on this day (January 8th) in 1949. Here is his Wikipedia page Brian Reilly, Ray Keene, George Botterill, Anatoly Karpov, Harry Golombek and Viktor Korchnoi and here is his academic page Capa vs Corzo Rerun ? Nigel Short had 1977 British Champion George Botterill on … Continue reading Birthday of IM George Botterill (08-i-1949)
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Birthday of FM Shreyas Royal (09-i-2009)
BCN sends birthday wishes to FM Shreyas (known as "Shrey" by his friends) Royal born on Friday, January 9th, 2009. "Hallelujah" by Alexandra Burke was number one in the UK hit parade. Shreyas attended The Pointer School in Blackheath, London, SE3 whose motto is "The Lord is my Shepherd". In October 2021 BCN secured an … Continue reading Birthday of FM Shreyas Royal (09-i-2009)
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Death Anniversary of Roland Scott (25-iii-1888 10-i-1953)
BCN remembers Roland Scott who passed away in Monte Carlo on Saturday, January 10th, 1953. Roland Henry Vaughan Scott was born in either Barnes or Holloway depending which Census record is correct. His parents were Walter Frederick Scott, a GP who was born in April 1960 and died in 1891 when Roland was three years … Continue reading Death Anniversary of Roland Scott (25-iii-1888 10-i-1953)
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Birthday of IM Shaun Taulbut (11-i-1958)
We send best wishes to IM Shaun Mark Taulbut born on this day (January 11th) in 1958. IM Shaun Mark Taulbut Here is his Wikipedia article from the Polish (!) version : In 1974. I shared m. In the championship of Great Britain juniors to 16 years , whereas in 1977. Won the Brighton title … Continue reading Birthday of IM Shaun Taulbut (11-i-1958)
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Birthday of IM Andrew Horton (15-i-1998)
Birthday of IM Andrew P Horton (15-i-1998) Andrew became a FIDE Master in 2015 and an International Master in 2018.
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Birthday of IM Paul Littlewood (18-i-1956)
BCN wishes Happy Birthday to Paul Littlewood Paul Edwin Littlewood was born on Wednesday, January 18th, 1956 in Skegness, East Lindsey, Lincolnshire. His parents were John and Jean Littlewood (née) Hadwick. Paul's chess playing uncle was Norman Littlewood. John and Paul on Skegness beach circa 1958. Kindly supplied by Paul Littlewood. George and Ringo are … Continue reading Birthday of IM Paul Littlewood (18-i-1956)
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Birthday of IM Ali Mortazavi (20-i-1971)
We send best wishes to IM Ali Mortazavi on his birthday, this day (January 20th) in 1971 IM Ali Mortazavi Ali is a British IM who was a successful trader in the financial markets. In the FIDE directory he is listed as a Councillor in the Global Strategy Commission (GSC). He was a professional player … Continue reading Birthday of IM Ali Mortazavi (20-i-1971)
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Birthday of GM Neil McDonald (21-i-1967)
We send birthday wishes to GM Neil McDonald born on this day (January 21st) in 1967. Neil McDonald Neil McDonald From Wikipedia : Neil McDonald (born 21 January 1967) is an English chess grandmaster and a player on the international chess circuit. He is an English Chess Federation coach, who has trained many of the … Continue reading Birthday of GM Neil McDonald (21-i-1967)
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Birthday of IM Richard Pert (22-i-1981)
Happy Birthday IM Richard Pert (22-i-1981) IM Richard Pert {[%evp 0,81,19,31,43,-23,33,17,37,22,8,2,14,-9,-16,-16,-15,-24,-15,-210,-201, -116,-18,-12,3,-38,23,18,29,-26,12,2,18,18,4,15,85,29,29,80,311,306,341,230, 223,246,215,215,336,309,321,322,285,264,325,275,317,341,339,333,333,152,172, 177,173,189,198,182,205,216,217,242,257,291,422,452,525,642,656,316,475,680, 687,922]} 1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Nf3 dxc4 5. e4 b5 6. Be2 e6 7. O-O Bb7 8. b3 Bb4 9. e5 Bxc3 10. exf6 gxf6 11. Rb1 c5 12. bxc4 Bxd4 $6 (12... cxd4 $142) … Continue reading Birthday of IM Richard Pert (22-i-1981)
Birthday of GM Nick Pert (22-i-1981)
We send birthday wishes to GM Nick Pert born this day (January 22nd) in 1981. Jeremy Morse, Adam Hunt, Nick Pert and Nigel Short at the Lloyds Bank Masters Nick won the Southern Counties (SCCU) championship for the 2016-17 season sharing with Richard Bates. Nick and Richard Pert Here is Nick's Wikipedia entry Nick and … Continue reading Birthday of GM Nick Pert (22-i-1981)
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Birthday of IM Adam Taylor (23-i-1998)
We send best wishes to IM Adam Taylor on his birthday. Adam Christopher Taylor was born on Friday, January 23rd, 1998 in Colchester, Essex. Adam has a sister, Nathalie Leanne Taylor who also plays and studied History & Economics at The University of York. His mother Deborah was always supportive during his chess career. He … Continue reading Birthday of IM Adam Taylor (23-i-1998)
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Birthday of IM Richard Bates (27-i-1979)
Best Birthday wishes to IM Richard Adam Bates born on this day (January 27th) in 1979. Richard has won the Southern Counties (SCCU) championship in the 2015-16, 2016-17 (with Nick Pert) and 2017-18 seasons. IM Richard Adam Bates {[%evp 0,67,19,31,14,30,28,4,17,20,76,42,77,64,122,98,78,105,92,90,77,62,86,67, 68,67,71,71,71,53,46,27,84,19,31,2,44,48,63,41,184,55,238,271,298,301,258,252, 211,222,222,248,248,200,259,294,411,179,294,364,361,379,379,385,641,559,625, 1032,1094,1125]} 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 e6 3. c4 c5 4. d5 d6 … Continue reading Birthday of IM Richard Bates (27-i-1979)
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Birthday of FM Mike Franklin (02-ii-1931)
We send best wishes to Michael Franklin on his 90th birthday. Growing Up Michael John Franklin was born on Monday, February 2nd, 1931 in Battersea, London to Albert George (27 ix 1906, Dover - ? iii 1983, Wandsworth) and Helen Ann Franklin (née Colson, 1908-2003) who married in the third quarter of 1928 in Wandsworth. … Continue reading Birthday of FM Mike Franklin (02-ii-1931)
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Birthday of IM Ameet Ghasi (04-ii-1987)
IM Ameet Kumar Ghasi Birthday of IM Ameet Kumar Ghasi (04-ii-1987) IM Ameet Kumar Ghasi
Birthday of IM Harriet Hunt (04-ii-1978)
Birthday of IM Harriet Hunt (04-ii-1978) IM Harriet Vaughan Hunt