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| Guy W. Chandler [Chess Pie 1922; scan by M. McDowell] |
Guy W. Chandler wrote "A tribute to G.F. Anderson" (1974) as an homage to composer G.F.Anderson. In 1997 John D. Beasley, who as a librarian of the British Chess Problem Society had received in custody a scrapbook containing all Chandler's published compositions, wrote "A tribute to G.W.Chandler" where he characterized him in the following way:
"Guy Wills Chandler was a leading figure in British problem chess for more than half a century. His compositions, although not prolific, were always polished and entertaining, he was a staunch defender of traditional artistic values, and the burden of administrative work which he undertook was legendary. This tribute outlines his problem career, examines his critical standpoint, and presents a selection of his best problems."His twomovers were in the "Good Companions" style, while his threemovers were in the Bohemian style and presented a blend of model mates.
Comins Mansfield sent his problems to the "Hampshire Telegraph & Post", where Guy Chandler was the chess editor. They became friends until the 1980s when they both died.
Guy Chandler was also an International Judge and the president of the British Chess Problem Society during the period 1956-1958.
Chandler, Guy Wills
British Chess Federation 73rd Tourney (Godfrey Heathcote Memorial) 1952
2nd Prize, 1952-1953
British Chess Federation 73rd Tourney (Godfrey Heathcote Memorial) 1952
2nd Prize, 1952-1953
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Chandler, Guy Wills
Observer, 1954
Observer, 1954
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