English Chess Forum

Before the start of the Middlesex vs Essex match in the SCCU U1850 this afternoon, a minute's silence was held for David Smith, a stalwart of Essex and SCCU chess.

Obituary on Essex website here https://www.essexchess.org.uk/david-smith-r-i-p/

That is sad to hear, thanks for posting the news.

I had memories of playing some games against him, and it turns out I had played him three times over the years in the London League (two draws in the 2002/3 and 2003/4 seasons, and then a win in the 2007/8 season).

The background with Nationwide is interesting - had not been aware of that previously.