It is interesting to note that, although he was born in Ireland, he played chess for England, something which was certainly noted when he played in the Dublin Zonal in 1957.
Ito ay kagiliw-giliw na tandaan na, kahit na siya ay ipinanganak sa Ireland, siya nilalaro chess para sa Inglatera, isang bagay na kung saan ay tiyak litaw kapag siya nilalaro sa Dublin Zonal sa 1957.