Archive for January, 2008
Robert J. Fischer 1943-2008
Robert James (”Bobby”) Fischer (March 9, 1943 – January 17, 2008), the 11th World Chess Champion (1972-1975) has passed away in Iceland. He was buried on January 21 at a churchyard near Selfoss (southern Iceland).
European Club Cup 2008
The dates of the 1st World Mind Games in Beijing/China (3 to 18 October 2008) clash with the European Club Cup in Kalithea from 12 to 18 October. All European chess federations which contacted the ECU office by 18 January 2008 said that they would prefer keeping the current dates of the European Club Cup.
Philip Hogarty 1988-2008
The Irish Chess Union announced the passing of ICU Chairman, Mr. Philip Hogarty, on January 1st 2008. Tom O’Flynn of Tallaght Chess Club has written a tribute to Philip Hogarty.
Governmental Award for Gaguik Oganessian
On December 28, 2008, the President of the Republic of Armenia Robert Kocharian rewarded Gaguik Oganessian, General Secretary of the Armenian Chess Federation, with a governmental high award after Movses Khorenatsi.