Bulgarian Grandmaster Julian Radulski passed away on 16th February after a long illness. He was a great chess player and wonderful person.
Julian was born on May 24, 1972, in Plovdiv. He became International Master in 2001 and Grandmaster in 2004. He represented Bulgaria in Chess Olympiads and European Team Championships, most recently in Porto Carras in 2011.
In 2010 he won Ciudad de Ferrol Open and Miguel Naidorf Memorial which lifted his elo to the record high 2606.
He played for various clubs throughout Europe – Lokomotiv 2000 Plovdiv, Heliopolis, ASD Scacchi Latina, Sloga Kraljevo and SV Turm Bergheim.
Julian won the 2011 Bulgarian Chess Championship and finished sixth in the 2012 Championship. This was his last appearance in rated tournaments.
I am truly saddened to hear of your recent loss and would like to express my sincere condolences to you and your family on the recent passing of your father.
Your dad was such an amazing person who touched the lives of many. I remember the many times I had been over for dinner at your place and how he would regale us with his war stories.
I can only imagine how difficult this must be for you. We hope that you find courage and strength to bear this irreparable loss.
I still can’t believe it, I’m almost desperate.