22 July 2019

Mike Wood  RIP  1937 - 2016

It is with great sadness that I have to report that Michael Wood  Downend & Fishponds Chess Club   

Mike to so many, passed away on Friday 14th October 2016

At Downend, Mike held the role of President for the last fifteen years, and Treasurer, Captain and Chairman before that, Mike had always had the best interests of the club at heart and especially valued good sportsmanship in all his dealings, which go far beyond chess. Of course he also served the league for many years and was greatly respected by all who came into contact with him.

Here is one of his games that I had the pleasure to watch and admire back in 2003.  He shows all of his 50 + years of playing experience as he produces a fine attacking game against a very handy University player many years his junior.  Dave Tipper  

De Mello v Wood 2003