Watson, William (16.04.1962)

English Grandmaster (1990) born in Iraq. Lawyer. British Champion in 1994.

Best results: Philips and Drew Knights 1982, 1^st; Brighton 1983, 2^nd; Bor 1986, 1^st-2^nd; Gausdal 1991, 3^rd; Oslo Cup 1991, 2^nd; London WFW 1991, 1^st-2^nd; Herning 1991, 2^nd; Prague 1992,1^st.

A participant in the 1986 Olympiad.

Peak rating: 2560 in 1992. He is retired from international chess since 2002.