Death Anniversary of Johann Löwenthal (15-vii-1810 24-vii-1876)
Death Anniversary Johann Löwenthal (15-vii-1810 24-vii-1876)
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Happy Birthday Richard James (28-vii-1950)
Here is the citation from the 1997 BCF Official Chess Yearbook for the 1996 President's Award : He has almost single handedly fostered, developed and maintained Richmond Junior Chess for two decades. This year Richmond Juniors have won the major National competitions, and the Richmond Chess Initiative has blossomed under his skills. However, his work … Continue reading Happy Birthday Richard James (28-vii-1950)
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Death Anniversary of John Driver (21-vii-1928 01-viii-1979)
Death Anniversary of John Edward Driver (21-vii-1928 01-viii-1979) See Sunnucks From The Encyclopaedia of Chess (Batsford, 1977), Harry Golombek OBE, John Rice writes: "British problemist. Output consists of two-movers, helpmates and fairy problems. Inventor of the Edgehog, a fairy piece which moves along Q-lines but always either to or from a square at the board-edge."
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Remembering IMC James Adams (04-ix-1921 27-vii-2013)
BCN remembers IMC James Adams who passed away aged 91 on July 27th, 2013 in Worcester Park, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey. James Frederick Adams was born on September 4th, 1921 in Lambeth. His parents were James J Adams (DoB: 10th October 1884) who was a plumber's mate and Lucy M Adams (née Ayres, DoB: 22nd … Continue reading Remembering IMC James Adams (04-ix-1921 27-vii-2013)
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Death Anniversary of Colin Russ (19-iii-1930 22-ix-2021)
Death Anniversary of Colin Russ (19-iii-1930 22-ix-2021)
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Death Anniversary of CM David Anderton OBE (02-viii-1941 01-iv-2022)
BCN remembers CM David Anderton OBE who passed away on Friday, April 1st, 2022 aged 80. In the 1977 New Years Honours List, Civil Division, David was awarded the OBE. The citation read simply : “For services to Chess” David William Anderton was born in the district of Walsall, Staffordshire, West Midlands. His mother's maiden … Continue reading Death Anniversary of CM David Anderton OBE (02-viii-1941 01-iv-2022)
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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)
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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 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)