The photo shows the tournament hall of the Hoogovens tournament 60 years ago, at that time still in Beverwijk. 18 players took part in the A-tournament and Jan Hein Donner won. One of the participants at that time was Tan Hiong Liong. He was the first IM of Asia - a bright star that soon burnt out for tragic reasons. A journey through time. | Photos: Dutch National Archive (if not otherwise stated)
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Chess culture!
Chess is a game with a long history. Its origins go back to 6th century India and it has fascinated people all over the world for centuries. Chess also unites people, even in politically difficult circumstances.
A large variety of different people love and play the game. They all have stories to share. Vlastimil Hort tells these stories.
Vlastimil Hort was born in 1944, during WW II, in Kladno, which at that time was in Czechoslovakia and is now part of the Czech Republic. Hort started his tournament career at the age of 16, and for more than half a century he has been a keen observer of his fellow players.