Welsh Chess Union (Undeb Gwyddbwyll Cymru)

It is with great sadness that we have learned that Roy Purnell has passed away. 

Roy was a former Club Secretary / Treasurer of North Cardiff Chess Club.

The WCU has received the following email from Roy’s daughter:

Morning

I’m writing to inform you that my father, Roy Purnell died peacefully at home yesterday morning, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]