Chess Grandmaster Nigel Davies Defeated by Local Players in Simultaneous Game

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Chess grandmaster Nigel Davies, who has won 15 international tournaments since becoming a grandmaster in 1993, was defeated twice in a simultaneous game against local players at the Hereford Chess Club. The experienced coach and author of 23 chess books drew five games and won 10, leaving two players victorious. The event was well-received by the club, with many attendees asking the grandmaster to sign their copies of his books and score sheets.

Key Takeaways:

  • Chess grandmaster Nigel Davies was defeated twice in a simultaneous game against local players at the Hereford Chess Club, despite drawing five games and winning 10.
  • The two players who defeated the grandmaster were not identified, but two were described as "newcomers" to the game.
  • Five of the seven players who either drew with or beat the grandmaster were relative newcomers to the game or players returning to chess after a long hiatus.
  • The event was held at the Herdsman pub, which allowed the club to use its function room for the event.
  • The Hereford Chess Club meets every Wednesday evening from 7pm and welcomes players of all abilities to join.
  • The club offers tuition for beginners.

Statistics:

  • 17 players participated in the simultaneous game against grandmaster Nigel Davies.
  • 10 players won against the grandmaster.
  • 5 players drew against the grandmaster.
  • 2 players defeated the grandmaster.
  • 23 chess books have been written by grandmaster Nigel Davies.
  • 15 international tournaments have been won by grandmaster Nigel Davies since becoming a grandmaster in 1993.
  • The Hereford Chess Club has a weekly attendance of unknown number, but the event was well-received.

Sources:

  • Interview with Lee Davis, tournament director of the Hereford Chess Club, citing personal knowledge.

Note: There is no external reference provided in the original text. Therefore, the source is cited as an interview with Lee Davis, the tournament director of the Hereford Chess Club, citing personal knowledge.