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Dave Robertson
I have received the sad news from John Carleton that Dave Robertson passed away today. He had been in hospital for some time but his passing still came as a shock.
I'll let a full summary of his achievements come from someone who knew him better; I only knew Dave for 12 years through the 4NCL and through our emails and I would not be able to do his achievements justice.
I will miss the discussions held with Dave, usually over excellent food and excellent wine, where he was more than able to hold his own over a vast range of topics whilst simultaneously tolerating people like myself who knew far less than him. I will also miss his chess and the selfless role he played within our team, always reminding us that success is achieved through being part of a team, rather than being an individual.
My thoughts are with his friends and family at this difficult time.
I'll let a full summary of his achievements come from someone who knew him better; I only knew Dave for 12 years through the 4NCL and through our emails and I would not be able to do his achievements justice.
I will miss the discussions held with Dave, usually over excellent food and excellent wine, where he was more than able to hold his own over a vast range of topics whilst simultaneously tolerating people like myself who knew far less than him. I will also miss his chess and the selfless role he played within our team, always reminding us that success is achieved through being part of a team, rather than being an individual.
My thoughts are with his friends and family at this difficult time.
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Re: Dave Robertson
This is the post I hoped I would never have to make. Perhaps fittingly, it will also be my last (just waiting for my request to leave the forum to be processed).
There are not many people in chess I admire. Mike Truran is one; David was another.
David was an amazing man. I think of David, John Carleton and Steve Connor as the Liverpool trinity - they did so much for chess in the area.
David was no mean player. He gave me a real beating when I was 17.
David was a man who did not suffer fools gladly. No doubt this wound up a few people; may even have made him the occasional enemy. That happens, when you have trenchant views.
I pay tribute here to a man of incredible intellect. The best company in chess, now sadly lost to us.
There are not many people in chess I admire. Mike Truran is one; David was another.
David was an amazing man. I think of David, John Carleton and Steve Connor as the Liverpool trinity - they did so much for chess in the area.
David was no mean player. He gave me a real beating when I was 17.
David was a man who did not suffer fools gladly. No doubt this wound up a few people; may even have made him the occasional enemy. That happens, when you have trenchant views.
I pay tribute here to a man of incredible intellect. The best company in chess, now sadly lost to us.
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Re: Dave Robertson
I am very sorry to hear this news. I spoke to David a few times in person, but really only knew him through this forum, its predecessor and social media. I feel diminished by his passing.
If the family support anything in memoriam, I hope will be posted here.
If the family support anything in memoriam, I hope will be posted here.
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Re: Dave Robertson
That's terrible news; I always enjoyed talking with David; I'd echo the previous comments
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Re: Dave Robertson
Had noticed he hadn't posted here for a while, can only concur with the comments above. RIP.
"Set up your attacks so that when the fire is out, it isn't out!" (H N Pillsbury)
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Re: Dave Robertson
Terrible news, yes.
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Re: Dave Robertson
From 4NCL of November 3rd, 2012:
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And another from the same 4NCL weekend:
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British Chess News : britishchessnews.com
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Re: Dave Robertson
Looking back, pretty sure he played me in the National Lightning team competition in Liverpool back in 1987.
I scored 5/7 overall there and he handed me one of my two defeats. Atticus had a fearsomely strong first team back then.
I scored 5/7 overall there and he handed me one of my two defeats. Atticus had a fearsomely strong first team back then.
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Re: Dave Robertson
Very saddened to hear this. Condolences to the family.
Not being a Northerner myself, I only recently came across David since 2011/12 when Spirit of Atticus started to appear in the top divisions of 4NCL, but I enjoyed our chats and would have liked to have known him much better. So I too should like to see some obituaries by those who did know him. Presumably, the high profile events at Liverpool in 2006-2008 would be among the highlights of his chess CV.
In the meantime, and since he was a memorable figure on this forum too, perhaps Carl could locate some of David's deleted posts! I am sure that David would have been happy for his messages to forum moderators to live on after him.
Not being a Northerner myself, I only recently came across David since 2011/12 when Spirit of Atticus started to appear in the top divisions of 4NCL, but I enjoyed our chats and would have liked to have known him much better. So I too should like to see some obituaries by those who did know him. Presumably, the high profile events at Liverpool in 2006-2008 would be among the highlights of his chess CV.
In the meantime, and since he was a memorable figure on this forum too, perhaps Carl could locate some of David's deleted posts! I am sure that David would have been happy for his messages to forum moderators to live on after him.
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Re: Dave Robertson
I am very sad to hear this. He was a great character and human being.
RIP.
RIP.
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Re: Dave Robertson
The late David Robertson's posts are still here so far as I can discern.Jonathan Rogers wrote: ↑Thu Mar 03, 2022 4:40 pmIn the meantime, and since he was a memorable figure on this forum too, perhaps Carl could locate some of David's deleted posts! I am sure that David would have been happy for his messages to forum moderators to live on after him.
I have just been taking a trip down memory lane by looking up the threads at www.ecforum.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=262&start=180 and www.ecforum.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=320. where he demolishes the claims of Charles W Wood.
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Re: Dave Robertson
Last logged into the forum (and posted) on February 13th, so not that long ago at all.
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Re: Dave Robertson
Really sorry to hear this. I didn't know him at all, but he was obviously someone who gave a lot to chess.