Gates Rilton
Tore Rilton (born July 18, 1904 in Gothenburg , † September 7, 1983 ) was a Swedish doctor , chess player and chess patron . He is the namesake of the annual Rilton Cup .
Career
Rilton ran a private medical practice in Stockholm. After his retirement around 1970, he and his wife moved to Billdal near Gothenburg. Since 1950 he was a member of the Stockholm Chess Federation ( Stockholms Schacksällskap (SSS)), founded in 1866 . As an amateur chess player, he had an Elo rating of around 2000.
In 1971 the Stockholm Chess Federation held an anniversary tournament on the occasion of its 105th anniversary. Rilton then donated the amount of 10,000 SEK to the association , which he later increased to 25,000 SEK (around 2,860 euros today). This money was used to hold the chess tournament annually.
Rilton was childless. So his fortune flowed after his death on the one hand in the Gothenburg Museum of Art and the other in a new foundation Riltonfond . The Stockholm Chess Federation receives part of the proceeds from this foundation for organizing the Rilton Cup.
Rilton Cup
The Rilton Cup has been an international chess tournament in Stockholm that has been held annually around the turn of the year since 1971. Swedish chess players should be given the opportunity to gain experience in fighting with foreign masters.
Individual evidence
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| SURNAME | Rilton, gates |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Swedish doctor, chess player and chess patron |
| DATE OF BIRTH | July 18, 1904 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Gothenburg |
| DATE OF DEATH | September 7, 1983 |