John Zastapilo – 11th February 2024 In Memoriam John Zastapilo – David Culliford I am sorry to report that my very good friend John Zastapilo has died, aged 72. I first met John during the 1990/91 chess season when he turned up at Southampton Chess Club one evening, seeking a return to playing club chess … Read more
Ex Chandlers Ford Chess Club (under their previous names) player Kev Byard has produced an article following a discussion on a mate seen in a recent online game by Keven Lamb, which took him (Byard) back to the late 1970’s when he was a teenager. Photograph: By George Grantham Bain Collection (Library of Congress). Alekhine … Read more
2022 Chess Season This post is not really part of the Hampshire Chess History website, but I thought I would include something on my club, with a review of the current season. This is a personal view, but if anyone wishes to contribute either from my club, or other Southampton / Portsmouth clubs I am … Read more