30-04-2023, 09:58 AM
from Iain Fraser
"I first met Steve Hilton about 40 years ago when Prestwick played Inverclyde in the Spens Cup and I have been friends with him since then.
He played in the Ayrshire league for Irvine and then joined my club Prestwick helping us win the Ayrshire league. I remember playing Steve in the final of the Ayrshire Lightning and he was just too quick for me as he won the Championship.
Steve was a regular at most weekend tournaments and he won the Nancy Elder numerous times. He always enjoyed a good game of chess and this past time took him all over the world where he made many friends.
Sadly Steve suffered from ill health which meant he could no longer play the game he loved.
Steve will be missed by all in the Chess community. "
"I first met Steve Hilton about 40 years ago when Prestwick played Inverclyde in the Spens Cup and I have been friends with him since then.
He played in the Ayrshire league for Irvine and then joined my club Prestwick helping us win the Ayrshire league. I remember playing Steve in the final of the Ayrshire Lightning and he was just too quick for me as he won the Championship.
Steve was a regular at most weekend tournaments and he won the Nancy Elder numerous times. He always enjoyed a good game of chess and this past time took him all over the world where he made many friends.
Sadly Steve suffered from ill health which meant he could no longer play the game he loved.
Steve will be missed by all in the Chess community. "