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I asked AI for a run down of "Tony" Gillam which I copy and paste below. Obviously very factual and concentrates on the chess side only. I suspect this emits many other aspects of his life which are possibly only known by a few. A. J. “Tony” Gillam is a renowned chess author, publisher, and educator...

A sad loss for Nottinghamshire and the wider chess community. I remember many of his early publications and played him a number of times going back as far as the 1970's. I am sure someone who knew him better than I will be able to submit an obituary which highlights his life inside Chess and outside...

At the end of the day the stronger players of which there were quite a few did not have the bottle to stick their neck out and try and win the Championship. Fortune favours the brave rather than those who are scared to have a go.

The standard of chess in 1971/1972 etc was certainly inferior to now. 50+ years ago we did not have computers to help develop your game not to mention all the other software,coaches ,books and other online assistance. It is far easier now to improve your game compared to that long gone era. I note t...

The funeral service is due to be held at midday on Thursday 12th February at Mansfield Crematorium ,Derby Road, Mansfield NG18 5BJ. Ideally if you are intending to come please let me know if possible as his daughter would like a rough idea re numbers. In any event all will be welcome irrespective of...