Loss of Great Chess Player & Coach

M sorry to share a sad n shocking news with chess fraternity that our friend Mr. Hanumantha Rajanna , Hony. Secretary of Karnatka Chess Association and Chairman, Events Committee, AICF is no more. As AICF Secretary Mr. Bharat Singh informed , he was to be released from hospital today , suddenly collapsed.
He was Good Chess player , renowned chess coach and visionary chess administrator as well as organiser .
My friend, your sudden demise is a great loss for Indian Chess. You were the power piller for us.
May God give strength to your family to bear this huge loss.
You will always remain with us in our memory.
Very sad n sorry…
Deep condolence.
Rest in peace 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏