Michael Basman

Nigel Short has spoken out about Michael Basman

English grandmaster Nigel Short regrets the death of Michael Basman. “With the death of IM Mike Basman. English chess has lost a true original. Totally bonkers, of course, but always thought-provoking. He played so many amusing games, it is hard to name a favourite, but I loved his Immortal Waiting Game, against Ulf Andersson, Hastings…