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Since the early 21st century, the consensus among specialized historians is that the birth of modern chess took place in the ancient Kingdom of Valencia. Francesc Vicent was the author of the first known treatise on modern chess, the ‘Llibre dels jochs partits dels scachs en nombre de 100’, printed in Valencia on May 15, 1495. In an article for ‘Peón de Rey’ Magazine, Sergi Núñez and Francisco Rubio explain why a line in the Scandinavian Opening should be named ‘the Valencia variation’.
The 37th edition of the Reykjavik Open will be held from March 29th until April 4th, 2023 in Harpa, the 28.000 sq. m. concert and conference hall in downtown Reykjavik. The tournament has been the flagship of Icelandic chess for many years and one of the most prestigious and well-liked open tournaments on the calendar every year. | Press release, Icelandic Chess Federation.
The traditional Tata Steel international invitation tournament series, annually ongoing since the year 1938, held in Wijk aan Zee and earlier in Beverwijk, is a highlight in the calendar of classical chess. Eduard Frey presents funny Trivia from the rich history of this remarkable tournament. | Photo: Playing Hall, Organiser
You're only as old as you play. The prime playing years for chess players are said to be one's 20s and 30s, but one great thing about our game is that it can be enjoyed and played skillfully by anyone at any age who can push a pawn, punch a clock and record the moves.