IM Knut Joran Helmers

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Simon Rogers
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IM Knut Joran Helmers

Post by Simon Rogers » Fri Oct 08, 2021 11:49 pm

I am sorry to report that Norwegian International Master Knut Joran Helmers died on 15th April 2021.
Knut was born in Oslo, Norway on the 7th February 1957.
He won the Junior National Championships in 1972, after a play-off.
Knut won the Norwegian championship in 1976 and 1977.
In 1979, Knut was awarded the IM title and in 1981 won the Nordic Championships in Reykjavik, Iceland.
He also played on top board for Norway in five Chess Olympiads 1976, 1978, 1980, 1982 and 1984.
RIP

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Re: IM Knut Joran Helmers

Post by James Plaskett » Sun Feb 06, 2022 4:34 pm

Shame. I played him once or twice. Sweet guy.
Any insight to the cause of his death?

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Re: IM Knut Joran Helmers

Post by Simon Rogers » Sun Feb 06, 2022 4:58 pm

James Plaskett wrote:
Sun Feb 06, 2022 4:34 pm
Shame. I played him once or twice. Sweet guy.
Any insight to the cause of his death?
Hi James.
According to a website that I use, he died as a result of a cerebral hemorrhage.

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Re: IM Knut Joran Helmers

Post by John Upham » Sun Feb 06, 2022 5:01 pm

Simon Rogers wrote:
Sun Feb 06, 2022 4:58 pm

According to a website that I use,
May I enquire as to which web site you use Simon?
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Re: IM Knut Joran Helmers

Post by Simon Rogers » Sun Feb 06, 2022 5:26 pm

John Upham wrote:
Sun Feb 06, 2022 5:01 pm
Simon Rogers wrote:
Sun Feb 06, 2022 4:58 pm

According to a website that I use,
May I enquire as to which web site you use Simon?
Hi John. I'll send you the details of the websites that I use by PM.

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Re: IM Knut Joran Helmers

Post by Matt Mackenzie » Sun Feb 06, 2022 5:41 pm

I presume you are aware of a few prominent players who have died recently Simon?
"Set up your attacks so that when the fire is out, it isn't out!" (H N Pillsbury)

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Re: IM Knut Joran Helmers

Post by Simon Rogers » Sun Feb 06, 2022 6:12 pm

Matt Mackenzie wrote:
Sun Feb 06, 2022 5:41 pm
I presume you are aware of a few prominent players who have died recently Simon?
Hi Matt. Yes I've picked up about half a dozen. I believe a couple might have played in the 4NCL aswell and one with links to Bobby Fischer.
Sorry for not posting them yet as I was still coming to terms with a sudden death at a fairly young age of a club colleague and friend.
I will try to post them all this evening.
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Re: IM Knut Joran Helmers

Post by Matt Mackenzie » Sun Feb 06, 2022 6:22 pm

You could always mention your club colleague in this section, if that makes you feel better.
"Set up your attacks so that when the fire is out, it isn't out!" (H N Pillsbury)

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