My grandson learned to play chess from an old man who lives next door and gave him a book on chess strategy, and he loves the game—joined the chess club at school. He’s only 11 but someday he will be ready for seeing chess at this deep level. Thank you, and happy birthday—I hope you’ll play again.
Happy Birthday, Jonathan! We met at World Open 2002, when I had you sign my copy of The Seven Deadly Chess Sins, which has enriched my life even more than my chess. Thank you so much for that. My suggestion for you is a return to the realm of 64 squares, and to do battle at the British Chess Championship!
My grandson learned to play chess from an old man who lives next door and gave him a book on chess strategy, and he loves the game—joined the chess club at school. He’s only 11 but someday he will be ready for seeing chess at this deep level. Thank you, and happy birthday—I hope you’ll play again.
FWIW, I am feeling a call to play drums again ... I definitely think you should enter that tournament.
[Although I certainly don't have any sort of 'previous winner at drums' target on my back, so I can also see how it's not quite the same 🤣].
And a belated happy birthday to you!
Happy Birthday, Jonathan! We met at World Open 2002, when I had you sign my copy of The Seven Deadly Chess Sins, which has enriched my life even more than my chess. Thank you so much for that. My suggestion for you is a return to the realm of 64 squares, and to do battle at the British Chess Championship!
Happy Birthday❗️
Happy birthday, sir!
Loved reading these reflections on how chess has shaped your life, Jonathan. Happy birthday! I hope you listen to the voice that says "Go for it!" :)