Conversation with GM Suat Atalik in Paracin
Meeting GM Suat Atalik at the International Open tournament in Paracin was a good occasion to make an attempt in clarifying the complicated situation that arose after the banishment by the TCF and decision of the Greek Chess Federation Board.
Atalik is currently under the fourth ban by the Disciplinary Committee of the Turkish Chess Federation, but this is the first time that his Federation has reached out to the tournament organizers abroad, specifically asking the Golden Sands Open not to pair him or exclude him from the event.
Further, the organizers of the Kavala Open informed Atalik that they are not permitted to accept him in the tournament as per: “The Board of the Greek Chess Federation, in the meeting of 30/6/2012, discussed and accepted a request of the Turkish Chess federation, not to allow the participation of the chess player Suat Atalik in competitions in Greece.”
The first question to Suat Atalik was whether there was an attempt to prevent him from playing in Paracin Open. “Not to my knowledge, I believe the organizer would have told me”.
Full article here.
Sad episode.
Letter GM Suat Atalik Chalkida Chess Academy and to Mr.Tsounis
To the organizers of Negroponte Open,
to Halkida Chess Academy and to Mr.Tsounis,
Dear Sirs,
by this letter I would like to inform you about my withdrawal from the coming Negroponte Open 2012. I have come up with this important decision especially not to make trouble for the organisers and the organisation since I have seen in Greek Chess media serious threat to the organisation by GCF President Makropoulos. If I would have played, he and GCF would try not to make tournament considered for ELO calculations,deprive the organisers from digital boards and clocks as much as I have read in Greek media.
I have really appreciate the heroic support of Mr. Tsounis and unfortunately the internationally illegal decision of Greek Chess Federation boycotting me from Greek tournaments this summer deprived Negroponte Open from its last winner’s participation.
I, as a respectful person for the laws, rules and regulations, claim by this letter that I will continue to search for the justice about the issue in such a way it will not hurt the strongest ever open and its respected organisers. That I also mention by this letter that despite of not playing the event I will be present in the opening ceremony and the first round of Negroponte 2012 to support Mr.Tsounis and all the humble person alia involved with the tournament.
With respect
GM Suat Atalik
Letter GM Suat Atalik to all chess friends of the world
To all Chess Friends of the World,
as you may have noticed when Greek Chess Federation has come up with extremely unfair boycott on me, GM Suat Atalik, Mr.Giorgios Tsounis stood against it in Greece and his tournament ‘Negroponte 2012′ became jeopardised after that.
I will strongly recommend for any chess professional and enthusiast to take part in this lovely Greek Event since year 2010 edition was a great success. Unfortunately standing against Mr. Makropoulos and his unfair deeds is really a heroic act and as much as I see, the invisible tentacles of known FIDE politician and his friends already started to lure many people not to play in this event which may diminish the number of players for no reason.
If you would like to stand against the tyranny, support ‘Negroponte 2012′.
Sincerly yours
GM Suat Atalik