William Hartston

Chess Player

1947 –

77

Who is William Hartston?

William Roland Hartston is an English chess player who played competitively from 1962 to 1987 with a highest Elo rating of 2515. 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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Born
Aug 12, 1947
London
Also known as
  • William Roland Hartston
  • William R Hartston
  • William Hartson
Nationality
  • United Kingdom
Profession
Education
  • University of Cambridge
Employment
  • Beachcomber, Northern & Shell

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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