John Driscoll
John Driscoll
We are saddened by the recent news that passionate scholastic chess coach John Driscoll, who coached Winter Park’s Trinity Preparatory School chess club at National and State level USCF tournaments for many years, passed away on July 31, 2023 after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
Additionally, Mr. Driscoll taught Math at Sweetwater Episcopal Academy in Longwood, FL while coaching their on-campus chess club. In 2018, John also began coaching the on-campus chess club at Park Maitland School in Maitland, FL until his passing.
Having worked with us over the years in coaching at chess camps and scholastic tournaments in Central Florida, we would like to express our sincere appreciation for the many contributions John Driscoll gave to the local scholastic chess community.
Steve Cernobyl
Steve Cernobyl
As reported in the Florida Chess Association Spring 2023 magazine, we are saddened to report the passing of Hollywood Kings Chess Club founder and CFCC tournament chess store vendor Steve Cernobyl, of South Florida, who passed away earlier this year. CFCC would like to express its sincere appreciation for Steve’s contributions to Florida’s chess tournaments over the years.
Eric Dirga Book Donation
Eric Dirga
Eric Dirga’s widow reached out to us to notify the Central Florida chess community that her husband suddenly passed away recently. Eric was an avid chess player who accumulated a large chess book library that Mrs. Dirga wished to donate on his behalf, knowing Eric would be happy that other chess enthusiasts could benefit from his passion for chess. We appreciate her donation and wish to express our sympathies with the Dirga family during this most difficult time.