Jul-26-05 John Owen 
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Newsie777: Rev. John Owens (1827-1901). British amateur chess player, born in Staffordshire. Owen was ordained in 1851 and became vicar of Hooton, Cheshire from 1862 to 1900. He was a member of George's Chess Club and was recognized to be one of London's strongest amateurs. In 1858 be played |
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Jul-06-05 Edward Lasker 
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Newsie777: Lasker was the author of several books that caught my eye when I was younger. His "Chess Secrets" I Learned From the Masters" helped me fall in love with the game. Go, another game he loved, I have learned to play also. I highly recommend Go as another game that rivals chess in ... |
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