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The Management board has just been informed that Bev Palmer passed away a couple of months ago, Bev Palmer was the organising force behind Haverfordwest Chess Club from the 1970s. Under his watch, the club developed from playing an occasional friendly match against Cardigan to participating in the Dyfed League – and then the West […] It is with great sadness that the Management Board need to inform you that Bob Owen from Bridgend Chess Club has passed away on 27th October 2025. Bob has been a core member of the Bridgend club for many years and many current members of the EGCA would have played a game against […] Sadly, the WCU has recently been made aware of the death of David Evans (a.k.a. D K) from Bridgend in March 2024. David played chess a lot in the 1970s – 80s for both Bridgend in the East Glamorgan League and Swansea in the West Wales League. In more recent times he […] Sadly, the WCU has recently been made aware of the death of David Andrew Bennion. The Management Board wish to send David’s relatives and friends our deepest condolences on their sad loss. Below is a biography by his friend Charles Higgie. Sadly I had to say bye bye to a chess playing friend on Wednesday […] It is with great sadness that the WCU has learned that Steve Cunliffe has passed away. After a short illness Steve passed away suddenly at University of Wales Hospital. Steve played chess for Barry Chess Club for many years and is the current Barry Chess Club Championship winner. He was a popular member of the […] It is with great sadness that the WCU has learned that Christopher Davies has passed away. Chris died August 2024 at the age of forty, three years after the sudden death of his wife . He played for Morriston Chess Club and represented Wales from the age of nine. Chris was a regular in the […] 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 English IM Adam Hunt has passed away. Adam was captain of the Wales Men’s team at the 2022 Olympiad in India. I know he was well liked by all the the Welsh delegation and his knowledge was invaluable in contributing to the team’s success. The […] 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 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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