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Frank Kotnicki's Chess Corner
This project is designed to enrich the lives or Chaiyanu’s children during their hospitalization. The intention is, that through the game of chess, which is known as a fun, challenging and confidence building, the new players will find some relaxation, peace and comfort.
Adina Kutnicky began the project
and you can read about the late Frank Kutnicky in English HERE
Although the late Frank Kutnicky (who was a chess player) was not a grandfather in his lifetime, there is no doubt that he would have been so pleased to know that his warm embrace envelops our children in this project we have developed for them.
The knowledge that the children will grow stronger physically, mentally and emotionally.
Frank KutnickyKutnikiThe History of Frank Kutnicky and the story of his life
Frank Kutnicky was the beloved youngest son of Holocaust survivors Hannah and Solomon (Shlomo) Kutnicky. He grew up in New York, Washington Heights, Manhattan with his three brothers. As a stand out student, he attended the most prestigious high school in the city – Stuyvesant High School – a school specifically for the gifted in sciences.
While at Stuyvesant, the love of the ‘mental sport’ of chess began to grow. In the beginning, he learned to play in public parks where he defeated rivals years older than him.
While at Stuyvesant, the love of the ‘mental sport’ of chess began to grow. In the beginning, he learned to play in public parks where he defeated rivals years older than him.
By his third year at the school, he was already the President of the high school chess club – an impressive feat in itself.
Over the years, Frank became a certified CPA with his own firm. Within a few years of hard work and dedication to his clients, Frank managed to build a long list of clients from the wealthy and well-know including surgeons and business owners to the middle class. Affluent or not, Frank treated every client with respect and courtesy.
In the humble way that he lived his life, Frank exemplified the spirit of the Mishnah, “Who is considered rich? One who rejoices in his lot”. (Avot 2010). Most importantly, he was a proud father to his two sons, Solomon and Haim, the light of his life. Although the US was his homeland, Israel was his home – the place he planned to live out his days, but he passed away before he could realise that dream.
Over the years, Frank became a certified CPA with his own firm. Within a few years of hard work and dedication to his clients, Frank managed to build a long list of clients from the wealthy and well-know including surgeons and business owners to the middle class. Affluent or not, Frank treated every client with respect and courtesy.
In the humble way that he lived his life, Frank exemplified the spirit of the Mishnah, “Who is considered rich? One who rejoices in his lot”. (Avot 2010). Most importantly, he was a proud father to his two sons, Solomon and Haim, the light of his life. Although the US was his homeland, Israel was his home – the place he planned to live out his days, but he passed away before he could realise that dream.
May his soul rest in piece at Har HaMenuchot.
This chessboard belonged to the late Frank Kutnicky It is now in the hands of his beloved son Haim Kutnicky