Ray Keene OBE

Ray Keene OBE is one of Britain's best-known chess figures, renowned as a grandmaster, author, journalist and organiser. A former British Chess Champion and longstanding columnist, he has written extensively on chess strategy, history and the psychology of the game, with more than 200 books to his name. Beyond competition, he has played a leading role in promoting chess internationally through major tournaments, educational initiatives and public events, helping to bring the game to wider audiences while fostering links between chess, culture and intellectual life.