My Friend IA Shohreh Bayat

[Hal Bond]

Thanks everyone for your comments. Shohreh is a rising star with true grit - an inspiring figure. She could have grovelled to her government but she...

[Hal Bond]

This event will rock! I am so looking forward to it. As a long standing advocate for Women's Chess I really hope that the Women's Zonal will shatter...

[Hal Bond]

Shohreh is the Chief Arbiter at the Women's World Championship Match. She is Iranian. A photo from the match which appeared to show her without her scarf...

[Hal Bond]

Great idea Bob!

I am a year ahead of you, so my challenge this year is to keep it off! Today is my one year anniversary of boozelessness,...