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September 2024
The creation of FIDE in Paris in 1924
Here is the support for the 1st conference given in Budapest as part of the CH&LS General Assembly.
Dominique Thimognier presents an in-depth study of the creation of FIDE in 1924.
Dominique focuses in particular on the various protagonists of this creation, and he has uncovered some previously unpublished documents.
This work complements my series of articles on this website about events in Paris in 1924.
Here is an extract from the presentation text for the General Meeting on 13 and 14 September 2024.
Annual Meeting of the Chess History and Literature Society in Budapest (13-14 September 2024)
On Friday 13 September 2024, the CH&LS held its annual meeting in Budapest in parallel to the 45th Chess Olympiad. Upon invitation of the Hungarian Chess Federation, roughly 20 members and guests convened at the historic premises of host. Members that could not make it to the Hungarian Capital in person, could follow the deliberations online.
Established in 1921, the Hungarian Chess Federation also became a founding member of the Word Chess Federation (FIDE) in 1924. The marvellous meetings rooms paid tribute to the long tradition in various ways. Next to an impressive amount of trophies gained in international tournaments, the Federation is also equipped by 30 wooden tournament tables, in which already the former Socialist Prime Minister, Kadar, used to play when he trolled over to Falk Utca 10, not far away from the marvellous Parliament building. The Secretary-General, IM Ivan Sipos opened the conference with a welcome speech. Paying tribute to the 100-years jubilee of FIDE, the CH&LS focussed its deliberations on the role of FIDE for international chess.
New book by Juan Morgado on Argentine chess history
Mr Juan Sebastián Morgado (Argentina), informs us of the publication of his new book on the history of chess in Argentina.
He explains:
Here is the link to my latest book, Prehistory, with which I have completed the history of Argentine chess from 1500 to 1955 (20 volumes). In case a museum or library accepts donations, I offer to send them my books directly from Amazon.
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