William Hartston

For the English physician, see William Hartston (physician).

William Hartston
Personal information
BornWilliam Roland Hartston
(1947-08-12) 12 August 1947
Willesden, Middlesex, England
Chess career
CountryEngland
TitleInternational Master (1973)
FIDE rating2430 (March 2026)
Peak rating2485 (January 1979)

William Roland Hartston (born 12 August 1947) is an English journalist who has written the Beachcomber column in the Daily Express since 1998. He is also a chess player who played competitively from 1962 to 1987 and earned 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.

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