The French Chess Championships for men and women take place in Pau 13th to 25th August 2012. Romain Edouard, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, Etienne Bacrot and Christian Bauer all had 7/10 going into the final round. However then there was the shock news of the death of Christian Bauer’s 4 month old child. On the proposal of the players the 11th and final round was cancelled. Edouard, Vachier and Bacrot will play off for the title on Saturday.
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So sad for him.
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COMMUNIQUE FFE 25 août 2012
Etienne Bacrot, Romain Edouard et Maxime-Vachier Lagrave, tous 3 qualifiés pour les matchs de départage du championnat de France, ont finalement indiqué à la Fédération Française des Echecs, qu’ils ne se sentaient pas, compte tenu des circonstances exceptionnelles, en mesure d’y participer. Sensible à ces arguments et partageant l’émotion des joueurs, la Fédération a donc décidé d’attribuer collectivement le titre de champion de France 2012 aux 4 joueurs arrivés en tête à l’issue de la 10e ronde du National.
This says that the players all agreed not to have the play-off, and the title of French Champion will be shared 4-ways, which includes GM Bauer.
According to Christophe Bouton, the baby was one of twins. My family joins these condolences.
i am very sad to here this. i have a special interest in Christian because of his theoretical creative opening ideas in the philidor etc..though i have never met him i feel very sad. i add my condolences to him and his family