08-05-2020, 06:29 PM
(This post was last modified: 09-05-2020, 07:13 AM by John Watkins.)
Sadly Hugh Flockhart has passed away today.
Hugh was a stalwart of the local Edinburgh and Scottish chess scene for many years. Hugh was a formidable organiser, leader and persuader forming the Lasswade chess team in 1985. He managed to take that team from the lower leagues of the Edinburgh and Lothians chess league to the Premier division in successive seasons, winning the odd title on the way and securing the services of many new stronger team players as well. Some seasons saw Lasswade challenging for the Premier title and in others avoiding the drop.
Not content with that achievement, Hugh is credited with getting the Scottish seniors team up and running to participate in international tournaments.
With every challenge he faced in life, he brought his dignity to the fore.
He will be greatly missed.
Rest in peace Hugh.
John Watkins
Hugh was a stalwart of the local Edinburgh and Scottish chess scene for many years. Hugh was a formidable organiser, leader and persuader forming the Lasswade chess team in 1985. He managed to take that team from the lower leagues of the Edinburgh and Lothians chess league to the Premier division in successive seasons, winning the odd title on the way and securing the services of many new stronger team players as well. Some seasons saw Lasswade challenging for the Premier title and in others avoiding the drop.
Not content with that achievement, Hugh is credited with getting the Scottish seniors team up and running to participate in international tournaments.
With every challenge he faced in life, he brought his dignity to the fore.
He will be greatly missed.
Rest in peace Hugh.
John Watkins
John Watkins