Born 100 years ago today : Remembering IM Bob Wade OBE (10-iv-1921 29-xi-2008)
Bob Wade was born 100 years ago today in New Zealand and New Zealand Chess is celebrating in style.
Born 100 years ago today : IM Bob Wade OBE (10-iv-1921 29-xi-2008)
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Born 100 years ago today : IM Bob Wade OBE (10-iv-1921 29-xi-2008)
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Re: Born 100 years ago today : IM Bob Wade OBE (10-iv-1921 29-xi-2008)
Well done GM Gawain Jones for winning the Bob Wade Memorial in New Zealand on 10th April with 5.5/6.
2nd was FM Mike Steadman with 5/6.
Joint 3rd was FM Alphaeus Ang and Felix Xie with 4.5/6.
2nd was FM Mike Steadman with 5/6.
Joint 3rd was FM Alphaeus Ang and Felix Xie with 4.5/6.
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Re: Born 100 years ago today : IM Bob Wade OBE (10-iv-1921 29-xi-2008)
And helped Bobby Fisher win the World Championship in 1972
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Re: Born 100 years ago today : IM Bob Wade OBE (10-iv-1921 29-xi-2008)
Possibly less well known is that Wade helped Fischer again before the latter's second match with Spassky in 1992.Ronnie Burton wrote: ↑Wed Jun 23, 2021 11:14 pmAnd helped Bobby Fisher win the World Championship in 1972