Death Anniversary of WFM Jessica Laura Corey Gilbert (30-i-1987 26-vii-2007) From Find A Grave by by Peterborough K: "Professional Chess Player. A native of Croydon, England, Gilbert became the youngest person ever to win the Women's World Chess Federation Master Title. A talented chess player since the age of 8, she also won the Women's … Continue reading Death Anniversary of WFM Jessica Gilbert (30-i-1987 26-vii-2007)
BCN wishes Happy Birthday to Demis Hassabis CBE FRS FREng FRSA (27-vii-1976) From https://achievement.org/achiever/demis-hassabis-ph-d/ : Demis Hassabis, the eldest of three, was born in London on July 27, 1976, to a Greek Cypriot father and a Chinese Singaporean mother. (Originally his surname was spelt Hassapis and his brother George retained his.) "Demis Hassabis was born … Continue reading Birthday of Demis Hassabis CBE FRS FREng FRSA (27-vii-1976)
Birthday of FM Graham David Lee (27-vii-1953) FM Graham Lee 2282 v WIM Eva Jiretorn 2155 alongside WIM Regina Pokorna 2352 v WIM Christin Anderson 2173. FM Graham Lee, courtesy of Cathy Rogers Graham Lee (second from left) and a victorious Wood Green team. Trophy presented by Magnus Magnusson
