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By chance just caught a relaxed and sympathetic interview with Roger Lancaster on the Nick Coffer programme (BBC Three Counties Radio, 1200-1500, 28/02/20).
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08287xb may be a starter link for listening again. Roger on early - before and after 1230 news break.

Impetus was Roger organising a Watford junior tournament. Most amusing question: 'Is Garry Kasparov still alive?'

Paul Habershon wrote: ↑

Fri Feb 28, 2020 1:29 pm

Impetus was Roger organising a Watford junior tournament. Most amusing question: 'Is Garry Kasparov still alive?'

I was able to reassure listeners - and Garry, in the unlikely event that he heard the programme - that he is indeed still with us.

Just listened to it. Garry isn't even a proper Senior yet.

I hope you won that 11 hour game!

Kevin Thurlow wrote: ↑

Fri Feb 28, 2020 5:40 pm

Just listened to it. Garry isn't even a proper Senior yet.

I hope you won that 11 hour game!

Couldn't remember Garry's actual age. As for that marathon game at Eastbourne, I spent what seemed forever defending with rook and bishop against a rampant queen - with pawns on both sides - to no avail. Annoying as I was in contention for some prize money!

"I spent what seemed forever defending with rook and bishop against a rampant queen - with pawns on both sides - to no avail. Annoying as I was in contention for some prize money!"

I sympathise as I spent several sessions defending Q vs Q+P at Guernsey, before finally having to resign on move 133.

Thanks Paul, I shall have a listen.