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The ensemble of the Tbilisi university executes a hymn of Racha (The area of Georgia whence occurs family Goglidze).
Arsen Goglidze (1878-1942) was unusually interesting and attractive man from village of Courta, Kutaisi province when married to Olga Kalmakhelidze (1876-1948). In 1902 newly married family departed to Central Asia with a little Sergo. In 1901 Victor Goglidzes elder brother Sergo was born in Courta that has been connected with a difficult financial position of a family. Besides they wanted to live independently.
In November 26, 1905 Goglidzes second son was born. He was named Victor. Victor was looked liked his father. In 1912 Victor was sent to four years school, but in 1917 in order to advance his knowledge he was moved to Tashkent grammar school where he perfectly studied.
I was 17 years old when I learnt playing chess Victor used to retell me. Game has completely grasped me and made me to become its eternal amateur.
At that time (in the beginning of the 20s) there lived some strong players, among them was Sergey Frejman (1882-1946) famous master of Russia. In Tashkent were often held tournaments where young Victor participated. In 1922 Victor Goglidze finished grammar school with honors and got golden medal.
I was fond of music, even used to play clarinet. That is why I entered Tashkent Conservatoire, faculty of conductors. I wanted to become a musician - Victor used to retell. At that time I did not think much of chess.
In 1908 was born the third son Vladimir (1908-1942). Due to hard life conditions the I had to leave conservatory and had started to work at the accountant in one organization where have worked before my movement to Tbilisi - Victor Goglidze recollects.
Victor did not remain in Tashkent for long. Having parents agreement he went to Georgia in 1925.
In 1926 year Victor Goglidze becomes by the champion of Georgia and in 1928 champion of Transcaucasus.In 1930 year it becomes by first Georgian master as to chess. Then it wins (1933-1934) two strong masters tournament and in 1935 year it successfully plays in distinguished Moscow international tournament. In 1941 year Victor Goglidze confer the estate of the deserved master of sport and in 1950 year it first among Georgian chess-players becomes by international master.
Speaks David Bronstein
-Victor Goglidze was the person of high chess culture - style of game deep, strong solid. He was perfectly able to lead rough attack, a difficult combination. But nevertheless it seems to me gravitated to game where there was a common sense, logic succession of events more.
His results in tournaments were exclusively high, though Goglidze acted extremely seldom about what can regret only.
It was not possible to meet Goglidze in tournament, but I had with him wonderful relations. I remember some days spent with Victor Goglidze in Vilnius in 1961. I played championship of the DINAMO, Geoglidze was the main judge. Every evening we together analyzed the parties played by me. I would like to mention that even in those times he managed to keep the chess force.
On September 22th at 17:30 p. m. Victor Goglidze (patronymic Arsen) the first master of chess died by heart attack.
On September 26th at his funeral day his corpse was moved to Central Chess Club. A crowed had come to honor him Rustaveli Avenue was blocked. A remarkable Georgian sportsmen George Merkviladze and Alexander (Sasha) Palavandishvili, being the closest friends of him have addressed with a farewell speech. Even less then a month had not passed when Alexander (Sasha) Palavandishvili suddenly was died (18.10.1964)
George Merkviladze had thus concluded his speech: Victor Goglidze had played a great role for the development of chess in Georgia, who being participant of various chess tournaments and perfect chess player inherited us his rich heritage. Being always kind, sensitive, very courteous and good friend was and will always remain in our memories.
On September 27 was born Catherine (Ekaterine) the daughter of Marina. The life used to pass.
Georgian chess society has passed several memorials of Goglidze were are included M. Tal, D. Bronshtein, R. Holmov, B. Gurgenidze, V. Gort and many other chess players from various countries.
In Tbilisi on the wall of Victor Goglidzes house is fixed his memorial plate . Victor Goglidzes name adorns chess history in Georgia being the subject of pride for the young chess players.
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