![]() ![]() In 1976, Miles became the first UK-born, 'over-the-board' chess grandmaster, narrowly beating Raymond Keene to the accolade. Taking the decision to pursue the game professionally, Miles did not complete his studies, but, in 1975, was awarded an MA by the University in respect of his chess achievements. Miles went on to win this prestigious title the following year in Manila, while a mathematics undergraduate of the University of Sheffield. Both he and compatriot Michael Stean defeated the tournament winner Alexander Beliavsky, but were unable to match the Soviet player's ruthlessness in dispatching lesser opponents. In 1973, Miles won the silver medal at the World Junior Chess Championship at Teesside, his first important event against international competition. He learned the game of chess early in life and made good progress nationally, taking the titles of British under-14 Champion and under-21 Champion in 19, respectively. Miles' first wife was Jana Hartston, who was formerly married to William Hartston. He was married and divorced twice, and had no children. Miles was an only child, born 23 April 1955 in Edgbaston, a suburb of Birmingham, and attended King Edward's School, Birmingham. Anthony John Miles (23 April 1955 - 12 November 2001) was an English chess Grandmaster, the first Englishman to earn the Grandmaster title in over-the-board play. ![]()
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