RIP David Watson (1944-2023)

David Watson, a genial and devoted servant of Morpeth Chess Club and Northumberland Chess Association, has passed away in his sleep after a short illness. He was 79.

David held various posts for the Northumberland Chess Association, including Secretary, Congress Secretary and Trophy Secretary, before recently retiring after a total of 21 years of service on the county’s executive committee.

A bank manager in his professional life, David was always ready with a quiet chuckle and had the uncanny knack of being able to resolve any chess dispute amicably.

He was a stalwart official of Morpeth Chess Club for many years, usually the person who arrived first for club nights and put the equipment away diligently at the end of the evening.

Members of the club and county association were in mourning after the news broke of his passing, on Friday 29th December.

David’s many friends in the local chess community send their deepest condolences to his family.

Details of the funeral arrangements will be available in the near future.