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I see from photos in the latest 'Chess Moves' that Simon Williams has had a face transplant and now looks like Adam Hunt. Also Natasha Regan has had one and looks like Maria Yurenok.

Perhaps it's about time people working in chess who know nothing about the game or its players were removed from their posts.

Perhaps it is time to look at issues around employee education training and supervision rather than talk about depriving people of their livelihood.

PB

The last time I called the ECF office I was met with "What did you say your name was?" I know I am not David Beckham but I thought at least the English Chess Federation might have an idea...

"The last time I called the ECF office I was met with "What did you say your name was?" I am know I am not David Beckham but I thought at least the English Chess Federation might have an idea..."

Perhaps they were struck with awe that you had descended from Olympus to speak to them! But your first instinct is probably right...

isaac wallis wrote:I see from photos in the latest 'Chess Moves' that Simon Williams has had a face transplant and now looks like Adam Hunt. Also Natasha Regan has had one and looks like Maria Yurenok.

Perhaps it's about time people working in chess who know nothing about the game or its players were removed from their posts.

I notice the ECF site now has an apology for the incorrect photos in Chess Moves on its homepage. Quite ironic that they got the name of the person who pointed it out wrong though

Nigel's phone call transcript:
"Hi Nigel Short here,"
"Who?"
"Top British chess player, may have seen me on TV as a wee lad against some guy called Kasparov?"
"Hey Gerry, some geezer on the blower says he's Nigel Short....You've never heard of him either. We know of David Howell, and Mickey Adams. I've got a signed picture of Mickey on my desk. He's so handsome! Got John Nunn on speed dial and Ray Keene's IM."
"I can't believe you don't know who I am!"
"Sorry chuck. Are you enquiring to find out where your local club is?"
"GREECE!!!!"
"That's a great musical."

Scarily plausible, that