Books by P. de Jong

It was in 1935 - now 80 years ago - that Max Euwe became the 5th world chess champion. On this occasion our Dutch member Peter de Jong will release two books on Euwe and Dutch chess history.
All information is gathered in the following pdf files:

PS (08-09-2015):
David DeLucia has published a new book:
Seven Days in Bamberg - The Best of the Lothar Schmid collection
For details see https://www.newinchess.com/...
and Edward Winter's C.N. 9421.

Kurt Landsberger deceased

Kurt Landsberger
* 28 December 1920   † 19 December 2014

As we learned only yesterday, our dear old friend, long-time KWA member and Steinitz biographer Kurt Landsberger had passed away virtually 8 months ago, and 9 days before his 94th birthday. A (quite belated) obituary will follow.

Norwegian chess moves

Øystein Brekke, our Norwegian member, has informed us about a further anniversary book he has written and which was published already last year.

Read more in our column New Chess Literature.

Summery Chess Auction in Braunschweig

The auction hall is nearly full

Our chairman has written a short résumé of this year’s summer auction in Braunschweig, and he as well as (mainly) Michael Negele have taken a series of photos. 

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A Prodigy's Progress

Our deputy chairman, IM John Donaldson recently gave a lecture at the WCHOF on Bobby Fischer: Enjoy A Prodigy's Progress (on YouTube).

El Ajedrez del Virrey

Our Spanish member José A. Garzón has published a new book, stating that it is his most personal work.

Read more on our page New Literature.

Obituary of Roger Klittich

Heidi and Roger Klittich (2001)

The unexpected death of Roger Klittich has deeply touched all those who had known him. Michael Negele has provided an extensive obituary accompanied by a lot of photographs.

A German version of Michael Negele's text (slightly modified) is available in this pdf file!

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Tribute to Roger Klittich

Michael Clapham has written a short tribute to the late Roger Klittich:

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RMS Lusitania

RMS Lusitania
RMS Lusitania

Our treasurer Michael Clapham remembers the sinking of the RMS Lusitania:

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Michael Negele's trip to the Netherlands

The "Lasker team" at the Noordwijk beach, analyzing a game.

Once again Michael Negele went to the Netherlands for some days (18 to 23 April) to visit Amsterdam, Noordwijk and the Royal Library in The Hague. Enjoy his pictorial report:

[Updated 2015-08-07: addendum to Albrecht Buschke]

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