Tuesday, June 19, 2012

June 19th

Jacques Savournin (19-06-1930) French composer and FIDE Master

Jacques Savournin is a twomover composer who sometimes composes longer problems. He has been an International Judge since 1965.
Jacques Savournin also wrote the book "Lignes et figures: 250 problèmes d'échecs choisis et commentés" (Lines and Pieces: 250 selected chess problems with commentary, 1992) which is a recommended work for the lovers of direct mate problems.

Savournin, Jacques
Probleemblad, 2001 (11407)
1st Prize


#2* vv 9 + 7

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A tough nut to crack:

Savournin, Jacques
Europe Échecs, 1965
1st Prize


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1 comment:

  1. I saw his #2 in Phenix 2019, and wondered how he still has the same refined taste closing to his 90th birthday ...

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