Hook William (28.05.1925 – 10.05.2010)

Hook-WilliamU.S. chess amateur born in New York. A journalist and photographer and writer.

A participant with the British Virgin Islands in 17 Olympiads (1968-2008). In 1980 Hook was awarded the Gold medal on board 1 for best percentage result.

The British Virgin Islands postal authority even released a stamp to commemorate the exceptional achievement.
The author of Hooked On Chess (2008).

Peak rating: 2275 in 1981.