Barry Martin (1943-2025)

[John Saunders]

Sadly, Barry Martin died on Friday 12 December, aged 82. The Staunton Society, of which he was a founder member in 1993, has published an obituary...

https://www.stauntonsociety.com/remembe ... -1943-2025

Barry was an affable presence at chess functions in London over many years, particularly Varsity chess matches, where his artistic creations were often given as best game or brilliancy prizes. He took part in the Burlington Staunton Memorial tournament in 1994 and also played some games for Home House in the 4NCL and the Chelsea Arts Club in the 1990s. RIP.

[John Upham]

Barry Martin at the 132nd Varsity Match which took place on Saturday, March 8th, 2014 at the Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall, London.

Barry Martin at the 132nd Varsity Match which took place on Saturday, March 8th, 2014 at the Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall, London.

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[Christopher Kreuzer]

Thank you for posting a photo, John.

For those wondering, that photo is from 2014 (11 years ago).

Impressive roll of achievements in the obituary.

[John Upham]

Barry Martin, Adam Raoof, Maria Yurenok at the 2013 FIDE Candidates which was held at the IET, Savoy Place, London. WC2.

Barry Martin, Adam Raoof, Maria Yurenok at the 2013 FIDE Candidates which was held at the IET, Savoy Place, London. WC2.

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[Paul Habershon]

Somewhat belated Times obituary of Barry Martin. Possibly by RDK?

https://www.thetimes.com/article/6792c8 ... 123f6ed0cc