When it comes to chess and greatGrandmasters, in conversations heard such male surnames as Fisher, Karpov and others. But in this intellectual sport there are both great and outstanding women. For many years, Nona Gaprindashvili held the championship in the championships among women.
The future great athlete and internationalGrandmaster was born in early May 1941 in Georgia. In the family, almost everyone was interested in chess, so little Nona Gaprindashvili mastered this game from an early age. This was facilitated by the fact that her brothers were constantly engaged with her and themselves participated in urban competitions.
At its first championship, Nona came by accident.Her brothers had to participate, but one of them had a cold, and it was urgently necessary to look for a replacement. Nona was included in the list, and her first opponent, who was much older and more experienced, was quickly mated, which attracted the attention of the coaches. At the age of 12 she entered the school of chess players.
Первым руководителем и наставником Ноны Gaprindashvili becomes Karseladze Vakhtang Ilyich, who not only took care of her during her studies, but also defended her from enthusiastic audiences and fans during the championships. For higher awards and competitions at the strongest level, the young chess player was trained by the famous Soviet coach Mikhail Shishov, helped him by the grandmaster Aivar Gipslis.
Nona Gaprindashvili, a chess player, equal to whichNo, to this day, I kept my champion title a record time for this game - for 16 years. In subsequent championships, she was in 2nd or 3rd place.
Нона Гаприндашвили родилась в большой семье.She had 5 older brothers, thanks to whom she became interested in chess. The father of the future grandmaster worked in the technical school of the city of Zugdidi, where the whole family lived, as an accounting teacher. Mother, Vera Grigolia, kept the household and kept order in the house.
Son David from his childhood years accompanied hisfamous mother in the championships and was present at almost all awards. He currently works in the UK and lives there with his family. Nona Gaprindashvili has a grandson and granddaughter, with whom she tries to meet as often as possible, which her workload in public and political activities does not allow.
Winner of many awards and achievements inthe result of her hard work becomes Nona Gaprindashvili. The biography of the great chess player interested the whole world. Nona becomes known and in demand, when at age 21 she wins the title of world champion. But the first glory comes to her in 15 years. In competitions for adults, a young girl one after another plunges rivals and becomes the champion of Georgia.
Winning the Women's Chess Championship in 1963year and repeating her triumph after 3 years, Nona Gaprindashvili set a goal for herself - to become a winner in competitions for men. Many hours of training and painstaking work on the strategy and tactics of the game led to the fact that in 1978, after repeated victories in men's competitions, Nona was given the title of grandmaster.
Losing in the World Cup to his compatriotMaya Chiburdanidze, Nona and in subsequent years remained one of the best chess players in the world. Until 1990, she participated in many competitions and Olympics, taking prizes and adding new victories and regalia to her piggy bank. She was awarded orders, medals and signs of honor not only for victories, but also for her contribution to the development of the game in the country.
Currently Nona Gaprindashvili, photowhich can be seen in our article, constantly participates in various games and tournaments for veterans and takes prizes. Unlike many of her colleagues in the shop, she did not retire after achieving all the goals, but continues to actively participate in the life and development of her favorite game.
In 1991, after the collapse of the Union, Georgia becameindependent sports and other associations are being formed. Until 1996, Nona Gaprindashvili was at the head of the Olympic Committee; for this period of time, the already well-known and titled chess player. For a long time remained the honorary president of the NOC.
In 2008, Nona Gaprindashvili headedThe Democratic Party of the United Georgia has worked in this direction for several years. From the very beginning of her career to the present, the great chess player has been trying to develop and popularize the game.
