One of the world’s most respected chess journalists, John Henderson discovered he had a knack for writing press releases while working for the Labor Party in Britain. Establishing himself as their “pen,” he also organized photo opportunities for future MPs and government ministers. Several years in the political arena, though, proved too draining (especially after Labor’s defeat in the 1992 general election) and he stepped away from that world and into the even stranger universe of international chess.

Now this world traveler is constantly on the road, giving Scotland’s National Newspaper (online at: http://www.thescotsman.co.uk/) up to the minute, on the scene reports of all important chess events. We are delighted that John (“The Scotsman”) has agreed to share his insights on the ever-changing world chess scene with our site.