Obituary of Valery Shikshin

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News | 18.02.2020 20:15| Views: 3903 | Comments: 4

Valery Shikshin passed away on the 18th of February 2020. Valery dedicated his life to training young go players in Kazan, Russia.

Three of his students became professional go players: Ilya Shikshin 3p, Svetlana Shikshina 3p, and Alexander Dinerchtein 3p.

His students became champions of Europe innumerous times in all kinds of categories: general, youth, women, team, pair, and student.

Comments:

Tony Claasen

20.02.2020 10:03

A very sad moment for go.
My condolences to the family.

Rob van Zeijst

24.02.2020 15:27

MY heartfelt condolences. Fortunately, he put his stamp on this world en he will not be forgotten.

Shaun Cepla

01.03.2020 4:38

Thank you EGF and commenters for your thoughts and recognition of Valery's commitment, accomplishments and love of the game.

Ali

07.03.2020 16:13

I didn't know him personally, but after many losses to his students I can confirm he did a great job, earned his rest, condolences.

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