Jungwirth Prof. Kurt (03.09.1929)

Austrian politician and chess amateur. Professor of languages at the University of Graz. Deputy Governor of Styria (1985-1991). In 2007 he received from the Federal President Fischer, the Great Golden Badge of Honour with Star for Services to the Republic of Austria.

Vice President of FIDE (1978-1986), President of ECU (1986-1998), FIDE Continental President for Europe (1990-1998), President of the Austrian Chess Federation (1971-2017) and Honorary President of FIDE (1998-2018).

“It is essential to interconnect people, to inspire young people for chess, culture, and language.”