Greek Chess photos

In ancient Greece death in honour meant to be death on a combat. All kings and princes tried not to die on a bed but on combat. Nowadays we would say that for a death on honour for a chess player would be death on winning position over a “stronger” opponent. And this way Nikos Karapanos left us. He was only 42 years old when he left over the board on Acropolis chess tournament. Died on honour. My friend we’re not going to forget you. We will not forget that you played for the art of the game and not only for win! Goodbye!