100-year-old chess champion honored with lifetime achievement award – WJAR
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Giarrusso received a chessboard cake for his 100th birthday. (WJAR)
A local, World War II veteran was honored Saturday at a chess tournament in East Greenwich.
Giarrusso received a chessboard cake for his 100th birthday. (WJAR)
Lou Giarrusso belatedly celebrated his 100th birthday at the Once-in-a-Lifetime Inaugural Championship Cup Event at the New England Institute of Technology.
Giarrusso started playing in 1963, and he is a Guinness World Record holder for the oldest chess player to compete.
Giarrusso received awards in recognition of his lifetime accomplishments. He is a veteran of World War II and chess champion. (WJAR)
Giarrusso was presented with a chessboard birthday cake, plaques and certificates, and a trophy for his achievements in chess.
Lou Giarrusso turned 100 on May 11th. He celebrated Saturday by participating in a chess tournament at NE Tech. (WJAR)
Giarrusso played a match after the presentation.
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100-year-old chess champion honored with lifetime achievement award - WJAR
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