John Zastapilo – 11th February 2024 In Memoriam John Zastapilo – David Culliford I am sorry to report that my very good friend John Zastapilo has died, aged 72. I first met John during the 1990/91 chess season when he turned up at Southampton Chess Club one evening, seeking a return to playing club chess … Read more
From the Westward Ho! newsletter from January 1988 the obituary of George William Kilmister MBE was published which I have repeated below. George Kilmister produced the Hampshire Bulletin, Westward Ho! and SCCU Bulletins as well as being an Chess official for Hampshire and Dorset. He played for Hampshire approx. 20 times from 1960 to 1972.
A number of obituaries which were included on the original Hampshire Chess Association website are being added to the website. I am looking to add profiles on Peter and Len in the future, as they were key chess players in Hampshire and particularly for Southampton Chess. Photograph above is of Peter at the Hampshire Chess … Read more
A number of obituaries which were included on the original Hampshire Chess Association website are being added to the website. Pat McEvoy of Victory Chess Club has informed me of the death of Terry Hollington on the 22 October 2002.