26-06-2020, 11:45 PM
Gutted to hear of Jim's passing. He was a real character, always, in a chess sense up for the fight .For years he always wore a bunnet when he played. You would never guess that he had an academic background. He was a real enthusiast, playing in tournaments all over the UK. He played each move with a steely determination and like me he occasionally liked to pit his wits against any bookmaker located near the tournament hall. I enjoyed hearing of his successes and near misses at the chessboard and at the bookies. I will miss him.