Leonard Barden's Chess Column Celebrates 70 Record Years
Leonard Barden, the world's longest-running chess columnist, marks an unprecedented 70 years with The Guardian. Discover the story behind this British institution.
Leonard Barden, the world's longest-running chess columnist, marks an unprecedented 70 years with The Guardian. Discover the story behind this British institution.
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