IM Shahzad Mirza

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Simon Rogers
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IM Shahzad Mirza

Post by Simon Rogers » Mon Jul 05, 2021 3:39 pm

I am sorry to report that Shahzad Mirza died on the 24th January 2021, aged 68.
Shahzad was born on the 24th June 1952 in Pakistan.
He was National Champion between 1980 and 1997.
Shahzad won the Gold medal in 1983 at the Asian Chess Championship and represented Pakistan in 9 Chess Olympiads.
He was awarded the title of International Master in 1985.
Shahzad was Pakistan's board 2 for many years behind IM Mahmood Lodhi, who he taught.
Shahzad became a FIDE Trainer in 2014.
He served as Secretary General of the Chess Federation of Pakistan and was closely attached with the Mind Sports Association of Pakistan (MSAP) in promotion and development of chess amongst juniors and students.
RIP

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