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For his 60th birthday on April 25 John decided to celebrate by having a blitz tournament with some of his chess-playing friends. The event was held in Home House (above), a private club situated in London’s West End. It provided a splendid venue for a tournament which was conducted in a good-humoured atmosphere.
Practically all the top British players participated, except for Nigel Short and Michael Adams, who were playing elsewhere at the time. The eventual winner was Gawain Jones, who defeated his closest rival Luke McShane in their individual encounter. Yasser Seirawan finished third and was the top performer from the "older generation".
Former World Championship candidate GM Jon Speelman
GM Jonathan Mestel, now a professor at Imperial College, London
Dr John Nunn, now 60 years old
GM Keith Arkell
GM Yasser Seirawan, not so active these days but still a very good blitz player
Yasser doing battle with GM Matthew Sadler
Stephen Gordon, one of the younger grandmasters taking part
GM William Watson, now a partner at international law firm Slaughter and May
IM Ali Mortazavi, Chief Executive of drug development company Silence Therapeutics
Gawain Jones and Luke McShane enjoying their game, which proved decisive for the final standings
GM Gawain Jones, the winner
GM John Emms
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John Nunn presents first prize of £1000 to winner Gawain Jones
GM Matthew Sadler, happy with his fourth place
The players enjoy a well-earned drink after the event
Yasser Seirawan chats with the winner Gawain Jones
John Nunn cutting his birthday cake
Yasser Seirawan entertains with a short speech at the prize ceremony
Chess wives and players Petra Nunn and Yvette Seirawan
All photos by John Saunders
John Nunn on his 60th birthday – picture by Petra Nunn at their home
The celebration was made possible by David Norwood, Ali Mortazavi, Peter Ariowitsch and John Saunders
(who acted as arbiter and photographer), Chess & Bridge (who provided the equipment) and Home House.
