David Smith

[Richard Thursby]

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/

[Christopher Kreuzer]

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.

[John Moore]

Sad news. I think that I only played David 4 times in standard play and once in Rapidplay. The first of those games was as long ago as 1972 in a match between Rayleigh (now defunct) and Southend where I blundered my Queen. The last was in the Over 65s at Torquay in 2022 where I managed to win.

Always a pleasant opponent and good company after the game.

[Ronnie Burton]

Very sad news. Played David at Paignton when the venue was the Oldway Mansion

[Brendan O'Gorman]

Sad. Lovely chap. Here he is playing in the British Seniors 65+ in Torquay in 2022.

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