English Chess Forum

The Chess Scene by Alan Ruffle has been a very welcome addition to my chess book collection. All the other books I have are written or co written by Grandmasters or about Grandmasters so I found it refreshing and interesting to read about chess from a fellow club player's perspective. Interesting fr...

Following communication with his family; Jim Friar Funeral Details :... Monday 13th June at 12noon at St Wulstans R.C. Church, 32 Vale Rd, Stourport, DY13 8YL (Followed by cremation) At the crematorium it is close friends and family. People can go straight to the Wake at Bewdley Pines from church, t...

So sad to hear the news about my good freind and team mate Jim Friar passing away. A true gent, great coach and strong chess player. We'll all miss him and our thoughts are with Teresa, James and Joseph. John Wrench (on behalf of Kidderminster Chess Club)