John McDonald (of Glasgow)

04-09-1865, Old Machar, Aberdeenshire ─ 19-01-1937, Glasgow

His name often was shown as Macdonald or M'Donald, but all official documents ─ birth, marriage, death ─ give his name as John McDonald.

He should not be confused with John Macdonald of Paisley.

• Associated with Glasgow and Queen's Park Chess Clubs.

• Played several times in Minor Tournament of SCA Congresses, including 1901 and 1906.

• Played for Glasgow CC v Stirlingshire in 1903.

• Played for Glasgow CC v Edinburgh CC in 1904.

• Played for Glasgow League in matches against Edinburgh League in 1924, 1934 and 1936. 

• J. Macdonald drew with Mieses in a 1934 simultaneous exhibition in Glasgow, but it is not clear whether he was the Glasgow or Paisley player.

Glasgow Herald chess column of January 30,1937
The death took place last week of John Macdonald [sic], Glasgow, for many years one of the leading players in Queen's Park CC. Indifferent health kept Mr Macdonald out of competitive play for the past few years, and although he entered this year's "West" he had to give up after a few rounds.

Mr McDonald died at 952 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow.

Alan McGowan

updated 24/2/2023