We have learned with great grief that the 7,2 magnitude earthquake, which is also felt in neighboring cities of Van, cause the death of a large number of our citizens and wounded many of them.
We commemorate the lives of our loss and share our condolences with their relatives and wish a speed recovery to all of our injured citizens.
After such a catastrophe we like to thank to all countries who were with us by passing condolence messages and sharing our grief.
TURKISH CHESS FEDERATION