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Quietly mix a tin of emulsion (5)

Paulh, I don't know if you do the Guardian Prize crosswords, but this Saturday's has a theme which will be familiar to you.

Mattrom, I don't see the Guardian but have just looked at the Feb. 20 Prize online. In a quick run through the clues I solved QUEENS and MATE, so I see what you probably mean. I'll probably download and give the whole thing a try. Thanks.

Now I see the Guardian Prize has been referred to on a chess forum. 'The compiler is a chess player who takes a keen interest in the game.'

Qaos - I'd be interested to know his/her real name.

Caveat: anonymity seems to be quite a thing for compilers and, indeed, some internet forums, so I would understand if revelations were inappropriate.

Here you go Paul
https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/crossword-blog/2012/nov/29/crossword-blog-setter-qaos

Qaos told us yesterday that there are 18 theme references in yesterday’s puzzle

Garlic toast for starters with panini, grilled or prepared in oil, maybe? (8)

Jono, thanks for the interesting link to Qaos. His chess rating has been inactive since 1997, so I suspect he played seriously at/for Trinity College, Cambridge, but not subsequently.

Hello everyone, so far we have 39 clues from 13 setters. Voting opens in about 30 minutes.

Tricky. It's a shame that several otherwise excellent clues had unsignalled Definition By Example ("?" or "perhaps", perhaps?). buddy's @27 is a good example.

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3 jimmytgal @32
2 paulH @42
1 jono @21