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Georgios Makropoulos

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Georgios Makropoulos, the International Master and seven-time Greek chess champion, has died at the age of 72. A respected figure in international chess, he served for many years as a FIDE official. His contributions to the game were recognised through both his competitive achievements and his administrative work within the…

Georgios Makropoulos, the International Master and seven-time Greek chess champion, has died at the age of 72. A respected figure in international chess, he served for many years as a FIDE official. His contributions to the game were recognised through both his competitive achievements and his administrative work within the sport. He will be remembered by the chess community he served throughout his career.

Reported by Kursiv Media, Caliber.Az, chess.com on 15 September 2026.

Biography adapted from News reports by Kursiv Media, Caliber.Az, chess.com; death reported by Kursiv Media, Caliber.Az, chess.com.

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Saw him play once at a tournament in Athens. Quiet intensity. The kind of person who made the whole room sharper just by being there.

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My grandfather loved watching Georgios play. He'd sit with the board set up in his study, replaying the moves. Those quiet afternoons meant everything to him. Thank you for the beauty you brought to the game.

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What a life of service. A master of the game and a builder of the chess community. Rest well, Georgios.

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Sad to hear. The chess world has lost someone who cared about more than winning. He helped the game grow.

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Exactly. Not many people understand how much the officials do.

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Followed his career for decades. Always brought dignity to the board and to the work behind it. He will be missed.

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A seven-time champion and FIDE official. That's a life spent building something bigger than yourself. The chess world lost one of its steady hands.

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Seven-time champion. Respect.

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72. Gone too soon.

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Kyle Freeman🇺🇸3h ago
Eric Palmer🇺🇸3h ago
His legacy lives on in every player he touched through FIDE. That matters.
Karen Lim🇺🇸3h ago
Seven times Greek champion. That speaks for itself.
Pablo Sanchez🇺🇸3h ago
A man who gave everything to something he believed in. Rest in peace, Master.
Emma Ward🇺🇸4h ago
My dad used to watch him play. He'd talk about how brilliant he was. So sad.
Levi Levine🇺🇸4h ago
Russell Mccarthy🇮🇪4h ago
Read about him when I was learning chess. Inspired me to keep playing. Will miss knowing he's out there.
Magdalena Estrada🇺🇸4h ago
Karen Green🇺🇸4h ago
Georgios Makropoulos. International Master. That's how he'll stay in my mind.
Ewan Hawkins🇺🇸4h ago
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