The British Chess Variants Society The British Chess Variants Society was formed in 1997 by contributors and subscribers to the magazine Variant Chess, which was begun in January 1990 and which is now published by the Society. The present office-holders of the Society are: President: + David Pritchard Editor and Secretary: John Beasley Treasurer and VC distribution: Peter Fayers Librarian: George Jelliss Postal Chess Organiser: Jed Stone Endings Editor: Paul Byway Webmaster: Sue Beasley Web Site: www.bcvs.ukf.net