Mr Michael Pereira, a member of the Guyana Chess Federation since the 1970s, passed away at the beginning of the new year. He played competitive chess throughout his life, always planning over the chess board, always probing to find chinks in his opponent’s armour, and most important of all, always loving the game. He played his final tournament in November, 2010.

Michael was as cheerful and modest a human being as could be. I cannot recall him trying to win an argument,…..