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Birthday of GM Jim Plaskett (18-iii-1960)
2021-03-18
Happy Birthday GM Harold James Plaskett born on this day (March 18th) in 1960
GM Harold James Plaskett
Here is his Wikipedia entry
Jim accepts the 1981 Grand Prix shield from ?
Here are his games
Jim obtained his FM norm in 1980 according to Gino de Felice.
From Chessgames.com :
“Harold James (Jim) Plaskett was born in Dkeliha, Cyprus. He was awarded the IM title in 1981 and became a GM in 1985. Plaskett’s tournament results include first place at Plovdiv 1984 and a tie for second at Hastings 1984-85. He was British champion in 1990.”
Jim with David Anderton OBE at the 1983 Benedictine International (Manchester)
James Plaskett almost became a millionaire
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