English Chess Forum

Paul was very kind to me when I returned to chess around 20 years ago. Chris Briscoe introduced us at a Richmond rapid play event and Paul convinced me to play for Surbiton .Two decades came and went in no time at all. Paul was always happy working hard to promote and recruit players for the club. H...

Dreadful news. I have known Gavin since we were 9 or 10 years old and juniors together at Richmond. We used to laugh about being born 5 days apart in 1968 and his departure feels far too soon. I Played him twice in the past year and enjoyed a beer after the game and chatting about old times. He was ...