https://britishchessnews.com/2021/10/25 ... rt-labone/
My latest article, concerning the player and problemist Oliver Harcourt Labone, active from the 1880s to the 1920s, involved a lot of research and detective work.
A tale of estrangement, elopement and emigration. A tale of subterfuge and name changes, and perhaps bigamy. A tale of bankruptcies and embezzlement. A tale of impulsiveness, obsession and depression. A tale of manslaughter and suicide.
But you'll find a lot of games and problems as well, as well as someone who famously excelled at a very different game, and a guest appearance by a prominent member of this forum.
If you enjoyed this, you might want to read my previous article, about a strong amateur whose life and chess career took him from Birmingham to Melbourne, and finally to Eastbourne: Dr Abraham Learner.
https://britishchessnews.com/2021/10/20 ... l-learner/
Oliver Harcourt Labone
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Re: Oliver Harcourt Labone
"A tale of estrangement, elopement and emigration. A tale of subterfuge and name changes, and perhaps bigamy. A tale of bankruptcies and embezzlement. A tale of impulsiveness, obsession and depression. A tale of manslaughter and suicide."
Wow - you have to read it after that!
Could apply to any number of chess players though...
Wow - you have to read it after that!
Could apply to any number of chess players though...
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Re: Oliver Harcourt Labone
Are you talking about Redhill?
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"Are you talking about Redhill?"
I can only think of "impulsiveness, obsession and depression." at present. Actually, there was one suicide, but it's best not to dwell on that as readers might think it's a good idea.
We have had a number of games stolen from us though. I do know loads of players outside Redhill...
I can only think of "impulsiveness, obsession and depression." at present. Actually, there was one suicide, but it's best not to dwell on that as readers might think it's a good idea.
We have had a number of games stolen from us though. I do know loads of players outside Redhill...
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Re: Oliver Harcourt Labone
https://britishchessnews.com/2021/10/30 ... -demetrio/
Further information on Oliver Harcourt Labone's extended family.
Further information on Oliver Harcourt Labone's extended family.