Cecil Valentine De Vere
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Cecil Valentine De Vere was the winner of the first official British Chess Championship in 1866.
De Vere c.1865
British Chess Championship
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The British Chess Championships are organised by the English Chess Federation. The main tournament incorporates the British Championship, the English Chess Championships and the British Women's Chess
Cecil Valentine De Vere
…Cecil Valentine De Vere (14 February 1846 – 9 February 1875) was the winner of the first official British Chess Championship in 1866. He was born Valentine John Cecil De Vere Mathews on 14 February 1846 in London. It is likely that he was the illegitimate son of William Cecil…
British Chess Championship, Torquay 2009