The namesake mystery

Singh – Ghalib –   Nat.B, Hyderabad (India) 1979

The late Nasiruddin Ghalib not to confuse with  the laureatte Mirza Asad Ullah Khan “Ghalib” – was formerly Gen. Secretary AICF (All India Chess Federation), an active chess player – member Indian team & presumably coach for the “Asian Queen” admired by most Indian chess players – all &  sundry perhaps for his adorable persona.

Atam Jeet Singh - N.Ghalib, Nat. B, Hyderabad, 1979
Atam Jeet Singh – N.Ghalib, Nat. B, Hyderabad, 1979
  1. … g5 2. Be3 Ne5  3.Bd4 f6 4.Rh3 Kg7 5.Qe2 Qd7 6.Qh5 Ng4 7. Rf5  1-0

Paintings

Shakhmaty painting by Atam Jeet Singh
Shakhmaty painting by Atam Jeet Singh
Portrait - Emanuel Lasker by Atam Jeet Singh
Portrait – Emanuel Lasker by Atam Jeet Singh