05-12-2012, 05:36 PM
Well, Richard went out in style today to the rousing sound of "Siegfried's Funeral March" from Wagner's "Lohengrin". He had chosen that music to be played at his funeral.
There were quite a few Chess players at the Service.
His relatives said that they would hand in his chess books to Bearsden Chess Club. If they do that I'll list them on Chess Scotland for anyone to choose. (There is also apparently a large supply of "Racing Post" for many years if anyone wants that!?)
I'm sure Bearsden Chess Club and others will miss him and, speaking personally I will try to emulate his determined approach by being less ready to offer draws in future.
There were quite a few Chess players at the Service.
His relatives said that they would hand in his chess books to Bearsden Chess Club. If they do that I'll list them on Chess Scotland for anyone to choose. (There is also apparently a large supply of "Racing Post" for many years if anyone wants that!?)
I'm sure Bearsden Chess Club and others will miss him and, speaking personally I will try to emulate his determined approach by being less ready to offer draws in future.