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Chess player, organiser, teacher, writer, historian. Investigating the intersection between chess and childhood.
Reading old newspapers so that you don't have to.
Also crosswords, music (classical & folk), genealogy etc.
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The return match between our D and E teams in Division 4 of the Thames Valley League resulted in a draw.
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Our first London League match of the 2026-27 campaign resulted in a narrow victory over King's College London.
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Did you choose to accept Black's sacrifice in Monday's puzzle? Click here to find out whether your analysis was correct.
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Agnes Bradley (Lawson) Stevenson was one of the leading English woman chess players of her day. This article traces Agnes's life and career up to the time of her marriage.
@richtwickchess.bsky.socialReposted by @richardjameschess.bsky.socialOur first Surrey match of the season last week resulted in a draw against Streatham in the Ellery Williams Trophy.
@richardjameschess.bsky.socialExciting times! I was walking along the road on Saturday when a Routemaster drove past. I was walking along the road this evening when TWO Routemasters drove past. #busspotting
@dmuspecialcolls.bsky.socialReposted by @richardjameschess.bsky.socialIM Edward Lasker, (not Emanuel, although he was a distant relative & friend) shares his #chess secrets in his 1951 book which includes this fab sketch♟️From the @englishchess.bsky.social Library.
#ChessTuesday #chesshistory #chessliterature @richardjameschess.bsky.social
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Here's another position from Chess Heroes Puzzles Book 2 for you to analyse.
@richardjameschess.bsky.social@richardjameschess.bsky.socialHe was at school in my part of the world, but has always lived in North London. I don't mix in his exalted circles.
@richardjameschess.bsky.socialThanks - nice story!
@richardjameschess.bsky.socialI've never met Jon Speelman so have nothing much to add.
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How did you get on with analysing Monday's position? Click here to find out.
@richardjameschess.bsky.socialCelebrity Traitors chess set. LASTBUR.
@richardjameschess.bsky.socialDNA link with 5th cousin Clark from Edgecumbe, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand