John Littlewood, who died last September, was a brilliant chess player, a fine coach, an ebullient writer and a gentleman. A supporter of Kingpin since its early days, John contributed several articles and book reviews. His last piece for Kingpin, an appreciation of the gifted Dutch master Gerard Welling, brimmed with the infectious delight in [...]
Entries from November 15th, 2009
Kingpin 40 is Here!
November 14th, 2009 · No Comments · Current Issue
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‘Publication of the British magazine Kingpin is always an eagerly-awaited event. Issue 40 has just appeared and contains not only levity but also some deadly serious investigative journalism. Not to be missed.’
– Chess Notes
Read a review of this issue at Chandler Cornered
It’s Only Chess
Justin Horton laments the game’s lowly status
Machiavelli on Ice
The Story of [...]
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