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Special anniversary of Maia Chiburdanidze! |
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Monday, 17 January 2011 12:14 |
 Dear Maia! On behalf of the World Chess Federation, millions of your admirers all over the world and me personally, I wish to sincerely congratulate you on your special anniversary! The 7th Women's World Champion, nine-fold Olympiad Champion, an excellent chess player, who represents the elite of world chess with a unique and unpredictable style of play, - all these words portray you as a charismatic and talented personality. Thank you for your great contribution to chess development. On this wonderful day I join all chess friends in wishing you good health, happiness and success for many years to come. GENS UNA SUMUS! Best regards, FIDE President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov |
