Many thanks to all those who entered the competition. The correct answer is 14252.

The following chess players can be seen in the photo above (July 2010 fide ratings have been included in brackets):

From left to right: Blair Connell (2263), GM Nick Pert (2551), WFM Alexandra Wilson (2039)

From left to right: IM Adam Hunt (2408), GM Simon Williams (2511), GM Danny Gormally (2480)

Well done to everyone who got the answer right! Sadly, there can only be one winner and that winner is Matt Webb. Congratulations! A copy of Simon’s latest dvds, ‘Killer French Part 1 & 2’, have been sent to you.