Julian Hodgson

Julian Hodgson

Julian Michael Hodgson (born 25 July 1963) is a British International Grandmaster and former British Champion of chess.

Hodgson was born in St Asaph, Wales. He first came to the notice of the chess world for his phenomenal prowess as a junior; he was London under-18 champion at 12 years of age and won the British Boys under-21 title aged just 14.

Read more about Julian Hodgson:  Biography, Playing Style, Bibliography

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