GM Michael Adams won his first British Championship at the age of 17 and has now accumulated a further eight victories (including 2025).

By the early 1990s, Mickey was establishing himself as one of the world’s leading players. He would spend many years in the world’s top five, coming very close to winning the FIDE World Championship in 2004, losing a rapid play-off to Rustam Kasimdzhanov in the final.

GM Adams will be giving a simul at the Howick Bowling Club, Selwyn Road, Howick on Thursday, 22nd January 2026 starting at 6.30 pm. The cost is $50 per board to play.

Limited places available so secure your spot by emailing Paul Spiller: paulsspiller@outlook.com and submit your entry fee to the Howick-Pakuranga Chess Club A/C # 02-0168-0091321-003

The HPCC greatly acknowledges the support of D&D Financial Consultants and the Middle Game Chess Foundation, without their support, this event would not be possible.