Michael Basman, Chess Master Known for 'Bad' Openings, Dies at 76
His opening repertoire was often successful. But it should have carried a label: “Do not try these at home (or at least not in important competitions).”
Source: nytimes.com
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Michael Basman, chess champion known as a quirky tactician and a keen promoter of the game – obituary
An International Master, he created the UK Chess Challenge and was described as ‘in many ways the most important person in British chess’
Source: telegraph.co.uk