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Jimmy was a top guy and always made you feel welcome. He was a walking encyclopedia when it came to chess books and he had plenty of entertaining ancedotes. A brilliant chess editor at Batsford and Chess magazine. If you have a fond or positive memory of the author, chess player and editor Jimmy Ada...

I remember Ivor as a true gentleman of Devon chess. He set up chess clubs in his schools which produced a number of top players. He was kind enough to buy my first chess book with much enthusiasm as I had known him as a kid. Years later he was one of the people you always wanted to bump into at a to...

I remember the Dad as a junior. The thing that stood out was he was fair and kind. Not all rival Scottish parents were in that era.

Thank you John for the extra information concerning the black and white trophy photo. Brian did not seem to have many photos from his UK chess playing days but if anyone else finds something please put them here. He played enough British Championships so there must be something. In these pics one is...

I also run a free league for chess players. Anyone can join and the code is rwt8bn
Previous winners include Peter Heine Nielsen but you don't have to be a GM to win.

https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagu ... oin/rwt8bn

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For those who can't see the links. Brian Jones (1947-2025) RIP My father-in-law and well-known English/Australian player and chess organiser has died aged 78 from complications due to liver cancer. He was a Fide Master. A regular in Northern England tournaments during the 70s and 80s, he honeymooned...

I played in the infamous 1980 Glorney Cup team where Eley was installed as Captain. At the time I knew, along with any regular tournament players he could not be trusted around male players and it was a shocking decision. His favourite ruse during the tournament was to offer wine and chocolate to th...