[1] In 2000, Turner appeared on series 43 of the British game show Countdown, where he finished as runner-up.

[3] In July 2016, Turner won the Scottish Chess Championship with a score of 7.5/9.

In February 2018, Turner won the Dyfed Congress Open and Blitz championships, winning both sections with a perfect score.

[5] In February 2020, Turner gave a simultaneous exhibition to 28 players of the Ulster Chess Union in Belfast, winning 26 of the games and drawing two.

[6] In March 2020, Turner won the 25th Dorset Rapidplay, remaining undefeated with a score of 5.5/6.