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Vernon Small, left, displays the certificate from the World Chess Federation (F.I.D.E.) confirming his International Master rating. It was awarded to the Christchurch player at the world teams’ championship in Greece last November. Beside Small is the chairman of the Hillary Commission, Sir Ronald Scott, of Christchurch, who presented the certificate. Small, who has played in seven world championships, is the second New Zealand-based player to earn such a high international rating. —Photograph by DAVID WETHEY.

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Press, 13 April 1989, Page 44

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Vernon Small, left, displays the certificate from the World Chess Federation (F.I.D.E.) confirming his International Master rating. It was awarded to the Christchurch player at the world teams’ championship in Greece last November. Beside Small is the chairman of the Hillary Commission, Sir Ronald Scott, of Christchurch, who presented the certificate. Small, who has played in seven world championships, is the second New Zealand-based player to earn such a high international rating. —Photograph by DAVID WETHEY. Press, 13 April 1989, Page 44

Vernon Small, left, displays the certificate from the World Chess Federation (F.I.D.E.) confirming his International Master rating. It was awarded to the Christchurch player at the world teams’ championship in Greece last November. Beside Small is the chairman of the Hillary Commission, Sir Ronald Scott, of Christchurch, who presented the certificate. Small, who has played in seven world championships, is the second New Zealand-based player to earn such a high international rating. —Photograph by DAVID WETHEY. Press, 13 April 1989, Page 44