Alexander Lehman passed away

December 12 , 2007.

Vice President of the FMJD, President of section 64 Alexander Alexandrovich Lehmann passed away this morning in Moscow.




Alexander Lehmann was born in Moscow on March 8, 1936.
He was one of the most well known draughts organizers in the world, international arbiter,
master FMJD.
Ten years he was vice-Chairman of the draughts federation of the USSR.
Two decades he worked as chairman of draughts federation of the student's society "Burevestnik"
Three time he was chosen as the chairman of draughts federation of Moscow.
From 1993 Alexander was Director and vice-Director of tournaments 64 of the FMJD.
As an arbiter he visited all continents where people play draughts.
As a player Alexander Alexandrovich was 5 time prize holder of World and European championships for veterans, many times played in the finals of Moscow championships and was there a prize holder.
Before being retired A.A.Lehmann combined his draughts activities with his job in coal industry.
A graduate of the Moscow Mining Institute, the candidate of technical sciences. He was awarded an honorary sign "Shahterskaya glory."
More than 40 years he held journalist activities, for some time he was the deputy chief editor of the magazine "Shashechny mir".
From April 2006, Alexander led the Section 64 FMJD, was Vice President of the FMJD.
On behalf of all the organizers and draughts players we express condolences to the family and relatives of Alexander Lehmann.
This loss can not be filled.

(based on message from the site http://shashki.com)

Obituary ( by W. van Beek )