Marostica game of chess! Dating back to 1454, this historic tradition sees competitors vying for the hand of a lord's daughter through a life-size game of chess.
Held every 2 years in September, the event is a stunning display of skill, strategy, & costumes.
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Why does the Bishop have a cut?

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Read more about Emanuel Lasker:
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Dive into chess history with us! 🏰 Ever heard of the 'En Passant' move? Discover how it came to be in our latest video. Every move tells a story with chess! 🎥♟️ #RegencyChess #Chess Facts #EnPassant #Chess History #Chess

In 1948, the first half of the World Chess Championship Tournament was held in the grand hall of a zoo in The Hague. Mikhail Botvinnik's victory over Max Euwe in the second round (pictured, exactly 75 years ago today) was a hint of things to come. #chesshistory

I met Prokofiev in 1936 at the height of the Third International Chess Tournament in Moscow. He was a first-rate chessplayer himself and never missed a match.
-Mikhail Botvinnik

Photo and info: chesshistory,com

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A quick illustration of The Immortal Game, was played between Adolf Anderssen & Lionel Kieseritzky during the first international tournament held in London in 1851. Anderssen emerged as the tournament's victor,
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Sergei Prokofiev (right) in play against the violinist David Oistrakh.

Photo: Chess Review.
Via: Chesshistory,com

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Experience the legacy of chess titan, Joseph Henry Blackburne with our Blackburne Ebony Luxury Chess Set. From an innovative mind to 'The Black Death', explore his journey. #Chess History #RegencyChess #Chess Piece #Chess 👑👉 ow.ly/AZXi50P4vg4

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The First World Youth Champion From England In 25 Years, An 8-year-old, Makes Chess History
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China's chess history took a dramatic turn in 1974 when the government relaxed the 8-year ban on the game during the Cultural Revolution. Two years later, in 1976, China made its debut in international chess competitions. #ChessHistory #ChinaChess

Everyone knows the #LewisChessmen . The #Sandomierz Chessmen (excavated in 1972 at #Sandomierz Castle, Poland), on the other hand, are comparatively unknown.
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One of the most important players and writers in chess history, Aron Nimzowitsch was born on November 7, 1886.

'My system', Nimzowitsch defense, Nimzo-Indian, the 'Immortal Zugzwang Game' are just a few of his brainchildren.

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The history of chess! 🎯♟️
'Every move in chess is a step in the footprints of the games storied evolution'
For a detailed blog on chess history this is the article for you!
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An iconic image of José Raúl Capablanca in play at the 1922 London Tournament.

This image was captured during his 13th round match against Vidmar Milan. Capablanca went on to win in 42 moves. #Chess #Chess History #FIDE #MagnusCarlsen #BobbyFischer #Chess base

🎉 Breaking News in Indian Chess! 🇮🇳

👏 Vaishali Rameshbabu has just made history by becoming India's 84th Grandmaster and the 3rd Women Grandmaster! 🌟🏆

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Emanuel Lasker was a German chess player, mathematician, and philosopher who was World Chess Champion for 27 years, from 1894 to 1921, the longest reign of any officially recognized World Chess Champion in history.

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