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Michael Basman (1946 - 2022)

Last Wednesday, 26 October, British International Master Michael Basman died of cancer at the age of 76. A prolific chess writer, he left his mark in the chess world as an uncompromising, inventive player. Among other endeavours, he will be remembered as a founder and organizer of the UK Chess Challenge, a tournament for juniors of all standards and ages. | Photo: David Llada / FIDE ....

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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’ ....

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Hans Niemann: why cheating in chess does not pay

The Carlsen-Niemann saga is a reminder of what is at stake in a game that has gripped writers, scientists and conquerors. ....

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Why cheating in chess does not pay

The Carlsen-Niemann saga is a reminder of what is at stake in a game that has gripped writers, scientists and conquerors. ....

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Codgerly self-indulgence

Today is Jonathan Speelman’s sixty-sixth birthday, so he allowed himself a certain amount of self-indulgence, as he decided to present a selection of his favourite games and studies. His criterion: “A preference for either the breathtakingly simple or the mind-bogglingly complex”. Happy birthday, Jon! | Pictured: Julian Hodgson and Jonathan Speelman ....

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