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One of the country's most respected chess teachers and authors, Richard James, celebrated his 65th birthday on 28 July 2015, and also the 50th anniversary of his membership of Richmond & Twickenham Chess Club. He celebrated with friends in Teddington. A few photos...

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Interesting photos. Hopefully, Richard had a good birthday! I see the club is in Teddington. Some will know that the first President of the chess club at Richmond in 1853 was Howard Staunton, who helped establish it shortly after moving house to Barnes.