Viktor Korchnoi promotes Chess Olympiad 2008

Written by : ECU Press Officer Gerald Schendel

Thursday, 28 February 2008, id:432 Article cached on Friday, 10 October 2008 06:14:59

Viktor Korchnoi will in the near future officially promote the chess olympiad from 12 to 25 November 2008 in the Saxon capital Dresden.

Report at dresden2008.de

Four Nations Chess Challenge

Written by : ECU Press Officer Gerald Schendel

Friday, 15 February 2008, id:431 Article cached on Friday, 10 October 2008 06:14:59

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 games

Dick Cavett on Bobby Fischer

Written by : ECU Press Officer Gerald Schendel

Tuesday, 12 February 2008, id:430 Article cached on Friday, 10 October 2008 06:14:59

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 Show

250,000 Free Chess Sets

Written by : ECU Press Officer Gerald Schendel

Monday, 11 February 2008, id:429 Article cached on Friday, 10 October 2008 06:14:59

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.uk

10th Senior Team CC

Written by : ECU Press Officer Gerald Schendel

Monday, 11 February 2008, id:428 Article cached on Friday, 10 October 2008 06:14:59

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.de

Robert J. Fischer 1943-2008

Written by : ECU Press Officer Gerald Schendel

Tuesday, 22 January 2008, id:424 Article cached on Friday, 10 October 2008 06:14:59

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 Friday, 10 October 2008 06:14:59

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 Friday, 10 October 2008 06:14:59

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.