Tuesday, June 01, 2004

David wins blitz event at Coulsdon Chess Fellowship

David took first place in the CCF Open Blitz tournament, held at the Coulsdon Chess Fellowship on 31 May, with 10.5/12 points.

Monday, May 31, 2004


David at Eastbourne College Posted by Hello


Esquire photo session Posted by Hello


David with Dan and Nick of Esquire magazine  Posted by Hello

David is interviewed for Esquire magazine

On Friday 29 May David was interviewed and photographed at Eastbourne College by a team from Esquire magazine. The resulting article will be included in the August "Next Big Things" issue, available from late July, together with items on up-and-coming actors, musicians and sportsmen, including the band Keane. Look out for the article by Nick Scott, with photographs by Dan Burn-Forti.

Friday, May 21, 2004


Caleta Hotel, Gibraltar Posted by Hello


David meets Garry Kasparov at the Art of Chess exhibition, London Posted by Hello


Oslo Harbour  Posted by Hello

David's third International Master norm

David achieved his third IM norm in the GibTelecom Masters event held at the Caleta Hotel in Gibraltar from 27 January - 5 February 2004. He scored 5/10, including draws against six Grandmasters. He must now improve his FIDE rating from 2332 to 2400 in order to be awarded the International Master title.

Oslo Easter Festival, April 2004

David scored 6/9 in the Open Norwegian Championship, part of the Oslo Easter Festival, Scandic Hotel St Olav, held from 3 - 11 April 2004. His results sheet included five consecutive draws against International Masters.

David plays in 1st Coventry International

David took part in the 1st Coventry International tournament during April 2004.

David's website

Visit davidhowellchess.com for details and photographs of David's chess activities and his career to date. The site is maintained by Rob Brannigan of realityOne.co.uk