Alun Dacey RIP

It is with great sadness that we have learned that Alun Dacey (who used to be a member of Rhyddings and Swansea Chess Clubs) has passed away. 

The WCU would like to express our sincere condolences to Alun’s family and friends at this sad time.

The funeral will take place on 10th September at Swansea […]

Roger Lockyer RIP

It is with great sadness that we have learned that Roger Lockyer has passed away. 

Roger was President of the Gwent Chess League and a former Secretary of Newport Chess Club. 

The WCU would like to express our sincere condolences to Roger’s family and friends at this sad time.

 

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Anne Veale RIP

It is with great sadness that we have learned that Anne Veale (who used to be a member of Upper Killay and Swansea Chess Clubs) has passed away. 

Anne was involved in junior chess in West Wales in the 1980’s.

The WCU would like to express our sincere condolences to Anne’s family and friends at […]

John Dawes RIP

 

The Management Board has recently heard of the passing of John Dawes (Castell Nedd). The Management Board wish to send our commiserations to John’s family and friends. 

His obituary is below.

OBITUARY

JOHN DAWES

1933-2024

 

John Dawes joined the old Neath Club in about 1966 but […]

Dave Morris RIP

It is with considerable sadness that we have learned that Dave Morris of Rhondda Chess Club has passed away. 

The WCU would like to express our sincere condolences to Dave’s family and friends at this sad time.

The funeral details may follow shortly.

Alan Falconer RIP

It is with great sadness that we have heard that Alan Falconer passed away on 6th January.

Alan originally played for Swansea University in West Wales during the 1970s and then Rhyddings for many years. 

He will be sadly missed by his many friends.

Alan’s cremation will be on Friday 9th February at Morriston Crematorium […]

Norman Speak RIP

It is with considerable sadness that we have learned that Norman Speak died on Wednesday 26th April 2023.   Norman was a stalwart of the Upper Killay Chess Club making regular appearances for the club over many many years.  He was playing for the Harriers as recently as mid March and his death […]

Robert Taylor Obituary

As many of you know Robert Taylor sadly passed away on the 10 April 2023 (Easter Monday).

He was a great character, filled with a passion for chess and helped young and older players learn the fundamentals of the game. He was also a proficient ‘Go’ player too and used to play at a […]

Robert Graham Taylor RIP

Robert Taylor was a member of the Malpas Chess Club and was the International Rating Officer for the Welsh Chess Union. 

His sudden passing will leave a substantial hole in many member’s lives throughout Wales. He was always generous with his time spent on ensuring member’s ratings (both national and, in recent times solely, international) […]

Kevin O’Rourke RIP

Kevin O’Rourke was a member of the Caerphilly Chess Club for many years.  Until recently he was a captain of one of the Caerphiiily league teams until lockdown and also took part in many Congresses.  He was keen to show everyone the metal chess set he made.

Kevin passed away on 20 […]