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Contact: John Zeimetz florencechess@yahoo.com Phone: 843-229-7468 |
GM Lubomir Ftácnik Visits Florence Chess Club! |
On Monday, June 14, 2010, Grandmaster Lubomir Ftácnik visited the Florence Chess Club and gave a breif chess lesson on the importance of piece position followed by a Simul Exibition (one master vs. anyone simultaneously). Seven of our club members participated in the Simul Exibition but despite their best efforts, no one was able to pull off the upset win against GM Ftácnik. He won all seven games (there were no draws). Ashley Hooks and Patrick Wang received autographed copies of the October 2008 issue of "Chess Life" Magazine featuring GM Ftácnik when he tied for First Place at the 2008 World Open in Philadelphia. Everyone at the club felt very lucky to have GM Ftácnik visit us in Florence again. Special thanks go to David Grimaud, President of the SC Chess Association for organizing this event and bringing GM Ftácnik to Florence. |