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2011

Brunswick was again worth a visit!

Pictorial report on the visit of Brunswick in November 2011 by Ralf Binnewirtz

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In memoriam Uwe Johannes Durst

Uwe Durst at the KWA Foundation Meeting in November 2003
Uwe Durst at the KWA Foundation Meeting in November 2003

In memoriam
Uwe Johannes Durst

(November 25, 1934 – August 30, 2011)

On yesterday's Friday we had to receive sad news: Our founding and senior member Uwe J. Durst passed away end of August in his home town Bad Pyrmont after a severe illness. His family has sent us this death notice.

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On the Origins of the Lewis Chessmen

On the Origins of the Lewis Chessmen. A Reply to Morten Lilleøren’s Critique by Guðmundur G. Thórarinsson.

European Senior Chess Championship

European Senior Chess Championship - fine place for Antonio Rosino (ChessBase report, in German only).

In memoriam Maria Łuczak

Maria Łuczak in front of Kórnik Castle (2006)
Maria Łuczak in front of Kórnik Castle (2006)

In memoriam

Maria Łuczak

* 25/12/1949
† 03/02/2011 (Kórnik)

Shocked and with deep sadness we received the message that Maria Łuczak passed away a few days ago after a severe illness. She was only 61 years of age.

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