Four Nations Chess Challenge
Written by : ECU Press Officer Gerald Schendel
Friday, 15 February 2008, id:431 Article cached on Sunday, 05 October 2008 08:31:15
The Norwegian Chess Federation has invited teams from England, Latvia and Sweden to a
Four Nations Chess Challenge in Oslo (15 - 17 February 2008).
Official website:
www.bergensjakk.no/four_nations_2008/Live gamesDick Cavett on Bobby Fischer
Written by : ECU Press Officer Gerald Schendel
Tuesday, 12 February 2008, id:430 Article cached on Sunday, 05 October 2008 08:31:15
It's difficult to write an adequate obituary of Robert J. Fischer, the 11
th world chess champion. Dick Cavett, the famous American television talk show host, has tried to describe his impressions and received nearly 200 comments so far.
Remembering Bobby Fischer on the Dick Cavett Show250,000 Free Chess Sets
Written by : ECU Press Officer Gerald Schendel
Monday, 11 February 2008, id:429 Article cached on Sunday, 05 October 2008 08:31:15
Fergus Christie, Sales Director of Holloid Plastics Ltd., has offered manufacturing some 250,000 chess sets completely free of charge which could be distributed to schools throughout England. For Peter J B Wilson, ECF Director of Marketing, this "is the most exciting chess project I have ever had the pleasure of being connected with and potentially could change the face of English chess for ever".
Report:
www.englishchess.org.uk10th Senior Team CC
Written by : ECU Press Officer Gerald Schendel
Monday, 11 February 2008, id:428 Article cached on Sunday, 05 October 2008 08:31:15
The 10
th European Team Chess Championship starts in Dresden (Germany) on Monday, 2008-02-11, with the opening ceremony and round 1. 68 teams are registrated from AUT, CZE, DEN, ENG, ESP, FIN, GER, ISR, ITA, LUX, NED, NOR, POL, RUS, SCO, SUI, SWE and TUR.
Official website:
www.schachfestival.deRobert J. Fischer 1943-2008
Written by : ECU Press Officer Gerald Schendel
Tuesday, 22 January 2008, id:424 Article cached on Sunday, 05 October 2008 08:31:15
Robert James ("Bobby") Fischer (March 9, 1943 - January 17, 2008), the 11
th 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
Written by : ECU Press Officer Gerald Schendel
Monday, 21 January 2008, id:423 Article cached on Sunday, 05 October 2008 08:31:15
The dates of the 1
st 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
Written by : ECU Press Officer Gerald Schendel
Sunday, 13 January 2008, id:422 Article cached on Sunday, 05 October 2008 08:31:15
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
Written by : ECU Press Officer Gerald Schendel
Sunday, 13 January 2008, id:419 Article cached on Sunday, 05 October 2008 08:31:15
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.
Happy New Year
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Seasonal Greetings
and a Happy New Year to you all!