Death Anniversary of Henry Thomas Buckle (24-xi-1821 29-v-1862) His Wikipedia article is here An interesting article by Ray Keene "One of the leading British players of his day and an eminent historian. Buckle was born in Lee, Kent on 11th November 1821., the son of a shipowner. From birth he was extremely delicate and his … Continue reading Death Anniversary of Henry Buckle (24-xi-1821 29-v-1862)
Birthday of IM Christopher Wallace Baker (29-v-1958) Chris was born in Coventry, West Midlands and played in the Staffordshire Open in 1975 (the earliest games held in MegaBase 2020). Chris has played for Guildford in Four Nations Chess League (4NCL). He has been the trainer of the Welsh junior team and is a fully-qualified arbiter. … Continue reading Birthday of IM Chris Baker (29-v-1958)
BCN wishes Nigel Short a happy birthday on this day (June 1st) in 1965. In the 1999 Queen's Birthday Honours List Nigel was awarded the MBE. The citation read simply : "For services to Chess". Here is his extensive Wikipedia entry. For the 1979 Spassky vs the BCF Junior Squad simultaneous display this was written … Continue reading Birthday of GM Nigel Short (01-vi-1965)
