Carl Portman MBE: Chess Was My Light
From prison cells to tournament halls, chess became a source of discipline, purpose and hope - revealing the extraordinary power of the…
Howard Staunton Society
An Evening with Carl Portman MBE: Chess in Prisons And Why It Matters
The Howard Staunton Society is delighted to invite members and friends to an evening of talk and dinner with Carl Portman MBE,…
Chess Treasures of Raymond Keene OBE
As a Chess Collector, my visit to the home of Raymond Keene was an eyeopener. I was not expecting the variety of…
Howard Staunton Society Celebrates World Chess Day with Grandmaster Ray Keene OBE
The Howard Staunton Society marked World Chess Day with an evening that reflected its mission of celebrating chess, history, culture and conviviality.…
The Staunton Suite
Howard Staunton lives on in Banbury. I openly confess that I am no expert on the life of Howard Staunton - but…
World Chess Day Comes to Soho with a Grandmaster Celebration at L'Escargot
The occasion holds particular significance in Soho, where L'Escargot, London's oldest French restaurant, has long been associated with British chess.
The Howard Staunton Society Dinner at L'Escargot
On Friday, 14th November 2025, The Howard Staunton Society marked a historic milestone in its 30-year history with a sold-out black-tie revival…