John Dunleavy – Hampshire Chess Player Steve Dunleavy has kindly supplied via John Wheeler the attached booklet which Bob Jones wrote in 2009. This detailed the life and career of Steve’s uncle John Dunleavy. It includes many pictures, including one of the participants at the Golombek Tournament held in 2000. Steve also sponsors the John … Read more
Arthur Brameld – Hampshire Chess Player My chess life – laid bare! Arthur Brameld has been a stalwart of Hampshire Chess for over 60 years, frequently playing on the top board for the County and his individual results include a win against a 10 year old (but already over 2000 Fide) future World Champion Magnus Carlsen … Read more
Gillian Moore – Southampton Chess Club Gillian Moore has been playing chess for Southampton Chess Club since 2001 after some long breaks from chess. Her early years pinnacle was winning the British Ladies championship jointly with Margaret (Peggy) Clarke, 1966 at Sunderland with 8.5 points out of the 11 games played. She is shown here in … Read more
The WECU Chess Championship has been running for many years, but has normally been held in more westerly counties than Hampshire. This is a logical decision, as Hampshire is a long way for Cornwall and Devon players to travel to. However, in April 1981 Winchester was the destination and the cross tables are part of … Read more