William Hartston, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

William Hartston

British chess player and author

Date of Birth: 12-Aug-1947

Place of Birth: London

Profession: journalist, chess player, non-fiction writer

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Leo

William Roland Hartston (born 12 August 1947) is an English journalist who writes the Beachcomber column in the Daily Express and a chess player who played competitively from 1962 to 1987 with a highest Elo rating of 2485.
He was awarded the title International Master in 1972, but is now best known as a chess author and presenter of the game on television.