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GM Ilya Gurevich |
Grandmaster |
- In 1990, he won the World Junior Championship as an 18-year-old. He tied for first place with Alexei Shirov and was awarded the win because of his superior tiebreak points; with this victory, Gurevich was awarded the title of International Master.
- In 1991, he played on the U.S. team, which took the silver medal at the World Under 26 Team Chess.
- In 1993, FIDE awarded him the title of Grandmaster.
- Known for an aggressive, tactical, and dynamic playing style.
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GM Nick Pert |
Grandmaster |
Nick Pert's chess achievements:
- 1993, European (Under 12) Bronze Medalist
- 1998, Under 18 World Champion
- 3 times Under 21 British Champion
- 2004, British Rapidplay Champion
- Finalist in 2015 British KO Championship
- 2021, British (Classical) Chess Champion
- Represented England in Olympiads in 2006, 2012 and 2018
- Represented England in European Team Championships in 2005, 2007 and 2019
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GM Dave Norwood |
Grandmaster |
- In 1985, Dave was awarded the International Master title
- In 1989, he was awarded the Grandmaster title
- Norwood has written many chess articles for The Daily Telegraph and several chess books, to be particular “Winning with the Modern”
- Known for his attacking and creative style of play, particularly in sharp, tactical positions.
- To summarise, better know the Modern defense if you got paired against him. Otherwise, it will be sad to see your rooks are off the board.
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GM Simon Williams |
Grandmaster |
- In 2009, Williams finished equal first at the Southend Chess Congress all-play-all tournament.
- In 2010, he was joint winner of the London Chess Classic.
- In 2005, he won the British Blitz Championship.
- A well-known chess coach, commentator, and streamer, sharing his expertise through online platforms.
- Simon is famous for his aggressive, attacking, and unorthodox style games on the board. He might look generous with his pawn sacrifice, but all for checkmating your King!
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IM Richard Pert |
International Master |
- In August 2021, he won the British Blitz Championship one of the strongest field of the British Online Chess Championships played.
- In 2026 and 2017, he won the Essex Blitz Champion.
- In 2013, he wrote a book on the Trompowsky Attack. He is a chess coach at Brentwood School and provided commentary for the Caplin Internation chess congress.
- In January 2024, he provided commentary for the Caplin Hastings International Chess Congress.
- Richard won many strong players, including GM Kramnik.
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IM Ali Mortazavi |
International Master |
- Early Chess Career: Ali Mortazavi was a highly-rated junior player in his junior days and earned the IM title after strong performances.
- Ali Mortazavi is known for his solid positional play and strategic depth, often playing with a focus on endgame and pawn structure.
- He emphasizes practical thinking and improving mindset in chess, helping players better understand strategy and tactics both on and off the board.
- Ali supported/supports some of the best-known chess players.
- If you’re a chess player who say you know chess very well, even then you will see your King hiding uncomfortable in the board.
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FM Max Pert |
FIDE Master |
- In 2024, Max was crowned under 16 chess champion.
- He got his FM title in 2024/5.
- Max plays for Cheddleton Savills team in the 4NCL.
- Max has competed in a variety of open tournaments and has earned strong results in national events.
- Max is known for his solid and well-rounded style, excelling in both strategic and tactical aspects of the game.
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Sami Mortazavi |
Chess Enthusiast |
- Sami is a young chess enthusiast and part of the Hammersmith Chess Club.
- Sami played in the UKCC, University Chess Championship, National and International events.
- He secured top 3 positions in Hammersmith Chess Club Rapid and Blitz events.
- He have a well-rounded approach to the game, focusing on both strategy and tactics.
- Sami, whose strength will be showcased in the FIDE WRBT Championship 2025.
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WFM Bodhana Sivanandan |
Woman FIDE Master |
- Bodhana won Classical, Rapid, Blitz championship in the World U8 Category.
- She holds the joint English Women's Blitz Champion title for 2024.
- She won the top women individual prize at the 2023 European Blitz Championship.
- Bodhana was part of the English Women's Chess team representing England in the 38th Chess Olympiad
- Known for her strategic and well-rounded approach to the game, excelling in both tactical sharpness and endgame mastery.
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