William Hartston
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For the English physician, see William Hartston (physician).
William Roland Hartston (born 12 August 1947) is an English journalist who wrote the Beachcomber column in the Daily Express. He is also a chess player who played competitively from 1962 to 1987 and earned a highest Elo rating of 2485.[1] He was awarded the title International Master in 1972, but is now best known as a chess author and presenter of the game on television.
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Full name | William Roland Hartston |
Country | England |
Born | (1947-08-12) 12 August 1947 (age 76) Willesden, Middlesex, England |
Title | International Master (1973) |
FIDE rating | 2430 (May 2024) |
Peak rating | 2485 (January 1979) |
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