Stephen J. Gordon
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Stephen J. Gordon (born September 4, 1986) is an International Master of chess from Oldham, Greater Manchester, England. In September 2004, he took a break from his A-level studies at The Blue Coat School, Oldham to compete in the thirteenth Monarch Assurance Isle of Man International.
In 2005, while still a FIDE Master, he finished 6th in the British Championships ahead of a Grandmaster and several International Masters.
At the European Union Individual Chess Championship held at Liverpool in 2006, he led the tournament after 8 rounds and finished a very creditable (joint) second, a half point behind winner Nigel Short and level with Luke McShane among others.
Probably his best result to date however, was second place in the 2007 British Championship, narrowly losing his share of the lead in the final round. In previous rounds, he defeated both tournament victor Jacob Aagaard and previous champion Jonathan Rowson.
[edit] Achievements
- British Under 10 Champion - 1997
- England Under 11 Champion - 1998
- English Junior Squad Under 18 Champion - 2003
- English Junior Squad Under 21 Champion - 2003
- Isle of Man Under 18 Champion - 2002, 2003
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- FIDE rating card for Stephen J Gordon
