At the age of 76, after the long fight against cancer, the prominent German chess player Robert Hubner passed away. He died at Delbryuk Hospital.
Hubner, one of the most prominent chess players in Germany, received the title of Grasmaster in 1971. In 1981, he ranked third in the world chess ranking, giving way to the legendary Anatoly Karpov and Viktor Corchny.
- Team success: Hubner won a silver medal at the 2000 Chess Olympics as a part of Germany. In total, he spent 249 games for the national team, winning 104 victories, 126 draws and only 19 defeats.
- Chess literature: Hubner has published several books about chess that have become a significant contribution to the promotion of the game during his life.
- Intellectual abilities: Hubner spent 22 languages, making him one of the most educated chess players of his time.
Robert Hubner has left a bright mark in the world chess community as a talented chess player, intellectual and a devoted master of his craft. Its contribution to the development of chess and German national team will remain in history forever.
