Chess & Criminal Trials

About the Book

The purpose of this book is to enlighten you on the similarities between the game of chess and criminal trials. Chess and Criminal trials are divided into three elements, the opening, middle and end game. Chess masters know that they must start strong and end strong. As it is with chess, so it is with criminal trials. A strong opening and closing speech constitutes a good basis, but the advocate must also arrange his middle material of examination in chief and cross examination so as to bring maximum persuasion to bear on the fact finder.

About the Author

Bob Bodede was born 5 March 1969 in London, England. His first name was derived from the initials of his full name Bamidele Oladele Bodede. He joined HM Revenue & Customs (then known as HM Customs & Excise) in 1993, he was promoted to the role of a Customs Officer with the Anti-Smuggling team in 1996. On completing the Law degree and Legal Practice Course he joined the Solicitors’ Office in 2001 on promotion. In 2012 he qualified as a lawyer. Bob is a great lover of chess and has participated in various tournaments. He is married with one child.