This is 3-time British Champion GM Jonathan Rowson, his wife and Dr. Redman from UTD

CHESS PLAYERS TO CHECK IN
12:00 – 30 August 2007

Chess players are gathering in Aberdeen for an international conference.

Some of the world’s greatest chess players are due to have arrived in the Granite City today for the event at the University of Aberdeen.

Keynote speakers include Susan Polgar, four times Women’s World Chess Champion, and Aberdonian Chess Grandmaster Jonathan Rowson, who is a three times British Champion.

The event will also see dozens of Aberdeen’s young chess stars take on their counterparts from across Scotland and beyond.Conference co-ordinator Dod Forrest said: “It has been a real coup for us to attract the calibre of delegates who are attending the conference.

“The Chess in Schools and Communities Conference runs from August 30 to September 1 at King’s College Conference Centre.

Source: Aberdeen Express

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