Chris Bray is the backgammon columnist of “The Times” newspaper in the United Kingdom having previously written for "The Independent" for over twenty years. He has written nine backgammon books, the most recent of which is "The Final WInd", published in May 2019. As well as writing Chris also provides backgammon tuition for individuals, groups and corporations and often gives seminars at backgammon tournaments. Chris lives in East Sheen, close to Richmond Park in South West London, with his wife Gill (also a keen backgammon player). He is a member of the Roehampton Club and captains their team in the London Clubs Backgammon League. He is a life-long supporter of Manchester United and a keen but very average golfer.