Tag Archives: Franklin
Varsity Match (05/13) by Samuel Franklin
131st Varsity Match Oxford-v-Cambridge My first experience of the Varsity Match was a somewhat mixed affair. On the one hand, it felt special being part of a tradition that dates back to 1873. The conditions …
Sam at the Back (10/12)
In August, 2012, I went with an England squad to the European Youth Championships in the Czech Republic. I played in the U18 section and scored 5/9. I faced played 4 IMs and 2 FMs. …
Sam at the Back (10/12)
Samuel Franklin is Britain’s youngest chess columnist. In August I went with an England squad to the European Youth Championships in the Czech Republic. I played in the U18 section and scored 5/9. I faced …
Chess Without Kings by Ray Cavanaugh
A Unique Match between Ben Franklin and France’s Louis XVI Ray Cavanaugh Ben Franklin was many things: among them, a chess player. His London residence at 36 Craven Street contained a gorgeous set made of …
April 2012: King, Razuvayev and the Grand Prix Attack
The Easter delayed April issue entered the homes of most UK subscribers this weekend and was posted to our European and Rest of the World subscribers last Friday along with our retail partners. In case …
