Prison and Chess
Ray Keene OBE examines Carl Portman’s pioneering work with chess in prisons, from HMP Hewell to international competition, and the game’s power…
chess behind bars
A Light in a Dark Place: Carl Portman MBE at L'Escargot
The Howard Staunton Society gathered on Greek Street on 9th September for an evening on chess in prisons – and left in…
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…
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…