Jerzy Konikowski
Jerzy Konikowski.
Jerzy Konikowski (born 24 January 1947, Bytom, Poland) a Polish–German chess master, problemist and author.
He was a Polish national team trainer in 1978–1981 (the Polish Women's national team won bronze medal in the 9th Women's Chess Olympiad at La Valletta 1980).[1] In 1981, he emigrated to West Germany. Since 1982, he work at the Dortmund University of Technology as a chemist. In Germany he trained many young players, among others – Arkadij Naiditsch.
His name is attached to the Konikowski-Hardy Gambit in the Ruy Lopez, Cordel Defence (1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 Bc5 4.c3 d5!?).[2]
Awarded the FIDE Master title in 1983.
References
- ↑ Bartelski, Wojciech. "9th Women's Chess Olympiad: La Valletta 1980". OlimpBase. Retrieved 2009-07-23.
- ↑ Fyhn, Karsten. "The Gambiteers Guild: 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3". Vikingskak.dk. Retrieved 2009-07-23.
External links
- Home Page of Jerzy Konikowski
- Blog of Jerzy Konikowski
- Jerzy Konikowski rating card at FIDE
- Chessgames.com
- Chess problems
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