Birthday of IM Andrew Webster (10-viii-1973)
Birthday of IM Andrew A Webster (10-viii-1973) Andrew became a FIDE Master in 1991 and an International Master in 1993
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Birthday of IM Bill Hartston (12-viii-1947)
IM William Hartston, FIDE Candidates, 2013, courtesy of John Upham Photography On the "glorious twelfth" of August we celebrate the birthday of one of England's most popular chess players and writers, IM Bill Hartston. William Roland Hartston was born in Willesden, Middlesex on Tuesday, August 12th, 1947. His father was William Hartston, a significant member … Continue reading Birthday of IM Bill Hartston (12-viii-1947)
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Birthday of IM Malcolm Pein (14-viii-1960)
BCN sends IM Malcolm Pein best wishes on his 61st birthday. IM Malcolm Pein at the King's Place Rapidplay 2013, photograph courtesy of John Upham Malcolm Bernard Pein was born in Liverpool (South). South Lancashire and his mother's maiden name is Max. (Gaige, Felice and chessgames.com all incorrectly have Malcolm L. Pein). Malcolm Pein This … Continue reading Birthday of IM Malcolm Pein (14-viii-1960)
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Birthday of IM John Pigott (15-viii-1957)
BCN wishes IM John Pigott all the best on his birthday (15-viii-1957) John Christopher Pigott was born in Croydon, Surrey and his mother's maiden name was Fletcher. In 1975 John was selected by the BCF junior selectors and travelled with Jonathan Speelman and Peter J Lee (Hampshire) to the 8th Biel International Open in Switzerland. … Continue reading Birthday of IM John Pigott (15-viii-1957)
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Birthday of FM Andrew Smith (15-viii-1959)
BCN wishes Happy Birthday to FM Andrew Smith (15-viii-1959) Andrew became a FIDE Master in 1994 and is registered with the Irish Chess Union. His highest FIDE rating was 2310 in July 1994 at the age of 35. FM Andrew Smith, photographer unknown He plays for Bourne End Chess Club in the Buckinghamshire League and … Continue reading Birthday of FM Andrew Smith (15-viii-1959)
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Birthday of Peter Griffiths (15-viii-1946)
BCN sends Happy birthday wishes to Peter Griffiths Peter Charles Griffiths was born on Thursday, August 15th, in 1946 in Birmingham, Warwickshire. His mother's maiden name was Ward. Peter was a strong player active from the 1960s until 1989. He played in the British Championships more than once and was a professional coach and writer. … Continue reading Birthday of Peter Griffiths (15-viii-1946)
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Birthday of Leonard Barden (20-viii-1929)
Ninety-two today is Leonard Barden, born Tuesday, August 20th, 1929. His mother's maiden was Bartholomew and she became Elise EM Barden when she married Leonard's father who was William C Barden and in 1939 they lived at 89, Tennison Road, Croydon. 89, Tennison Road, Croydon From The Encyclopedia of Chess (Batsford, 1977) by Harry Golombek … Continue reading Birthday of Leonard Barden (20-viii-1929)
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Death Anniversary of Thomas Wilson Barnes (1825 20-viii-1874)
Death Anniversary of Thomas Wilson Barnes (1825 20-viii-1874) From The Oxford Companion to Chess (OUP, 1984) by David Hooper and Ken Whyld : "One of the strongest English players during the 1850s, He made little impression in his one and only tournament, London 1862, but is remembered for having scored more wins than anyone else … Continue reading Death Anniversary of Thomas Wilson Barnes (1825 20-viii-1874)
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Birthday of WCM Dinah Norman (née Dobson) (21-viii-1946)
BCN wishes Happy Birthday to Dinah Norman on August 21st Dinah Margaret Dobson was born on Wednesday, August 21st 1946 in Exeter, Devon. Her parents were Leslie and Barbara Dobson (née Hayward). Some of the participants in the Paul Keres display on November 25th, 1962, at St Pancras Town Hall, London WC1. Back row : … Continue reading Birthday of WCM Dinah Norman (née Dobson) (21-viii-1946)
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Death Anniversary of Ernst Klein (29-i-1910 22-viii-1990)
Death Anniversary of Ernst Klein (29-i-1910 22-viii-1990) From CHESS, July 1946 (and also The Anglo-Soviet Radio Chess Match) : Since Ernst Klein came to England in 1935 his play has earned our ungrudging admiration. Born in Vienna, 1910, he learned chess at the age of eleven. His grandmother taught him the moves, his father having … Continue reading Death Anniversary of Ernst Klein (29-i-1910 22-viii-1990)