From chaturanga to chess & trains! 😍 A fab opportunity to nerd out this #ChessTuesday with, Indian Chess History. From the @englishchess.bsky.social Library.
#chesshistory #chessliterature @richardjameschess.bsky.social
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#chesshistory #chessliterature @richardjameschess.bsky.social
@librarydmu.bsky.social #NationalYearofReading
September 22, 2026 at 8:00 AM
From chaturanga to chess & trains! 😍 A fab opportunity to nerd out this #ChessTuesday with, Indian Chess History. From the @englishchess.bsky.social Library.
#chesshistory #chessliterature @richardjameschess.bsky.social
@librarydmu.bsky.social #NationalYearofReading
#chesshistory #chessliterature @richardjameschess.bsky.social
@librarydmu.bsky.social #NationalYearofReading
A #preservationnightmare for this week's #ChessTuesday. B4 being transferred to secure storage with the @englishchess.bsky.social, just look at the damage termites caused to this #chess magazine! 😱
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@exploreyourarchive.bsky.social @araukie.bsky.social #garylanechess #chessliterature #chesshistory
January 28, 2025 at 9:23 AM
A #preservationnightmare for this week's #ChessTuesday. B4 being transferred to secure storage with the @englishchess.bsky.social, just look at the damage termites caused to this #chess magazine! 😱
@exploreyourarchive.bsky.social @araukie.bsky.social #garylanechess #chessliterature #chesshistory
@exploreyourarchive.bsky.social @araukie.bsky.social #garylanechess #chessliterature #chesshistory
#ChessTuesday & #WomensHistoryMonth we have the Encyclopaedia of Chess, 1970 by 3 x British Chess Champion, Anne Sunnucks. From the @englishchess.bsky.social Library
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@librarydmu.bsky.social #womenschess #chesshistory #chessliterature #IWD
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March 11, 2025 at 9:21 AM
#ChessTuesday & #WomensHistoryMonth we have the Encyclopaedia of Chess, 1970 by 3 x British Chess Champion, Anne Sunnucks. From the @englishchess.bsky.social Library
@librarydmu.bsky.social #womenschess #chesshistory #chessliterature #IWD
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@librarydmu.bsky.social #womenschess #chesshistory #chessliterature #IWD
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♟️ Check out this brilliant envelope design & stamp from the 1985 Prague zonal tournament, where József Pintér (Hungary), Mihai Suba (Romania) and Vlastimil Jansa (Czechoslovakia) took the top 3 spots. From the Papers of Stewart Reuben for #ChessTuesday. #chesshistory @englishchess.bsky.social
January 20, 2026 at 9:07 AM
♟️ Check out this brilliant envelope design & stamp from the 1985 Prague zonal tournament, where József Pintér (Hungary), Mihai Suba (Romania) and Vlastimil Jansa (Czechoslovakia) took the top 3 spots. From the Papers of Stewart Reuben for #ChessTuesday. #chesshistory @englishchess.bsky.social
The Mystery of the Missing Piece for a #Halloween themed #ChessTuesday. Prime suspect: the shadowy relam aka down the side of the sofa? From The Chess Mysteries of Sherlock Holmes, 1992 in the @englishchess.bsky.social Library. #chesshistory #chessliterature @librarydmu.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 9:02 AM
The Mystery of the Missing Piece for a #Halloween themed #ChessTuesday. Prime suspect: the shadowy relam aka down the side of the sofa? From The Chess Mysteries of Sherlock Holmes, 1992 in the @englishchess.bsky.social Library. #chesshistory #chessliterature @librarydmu.bsky.social
#ChessTuesday 🏆 Trophies from the 1997 European Chess Championship where the England men’s & women’s teams claimed 1st & 3rd place! Standing an impressive 2ft tall, they’re not easy to lift or to win! 💪 From the @englishchess.bsky.social. #chesshistory #chessliterature @richardjameschess.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 8:00 AM
#ChessTuesday 🏆 Trophies from the 1997 European Chess Championship where the England men’s & women’s teams claimed 1st & 3rd place! Standing an impressive 2ft tall, they’re not easy to lift or to win! 💪 From the @englishchess.bsky.social. #chesshistory #chessliterature @richardjameschess.bsky.social
With Carlsen's recent 'jeansgate' debate, this #ChessTuesday we have British Chess Magazine, 1985 with a horizontal Miles v Polugayevsky. His opponents complained his playing position 'a distraction'. From @englishchess.bsky.social Library
#garylanechess #chesstutor #chessliterature #chesshistory
#garylanechess #chesstutor #chessliterature #chesshistory
January 14, 2025 at 9:33 AM
With Carlsen's recent 'jeansgate' debate, this #ChessTuesday we have British Chess Magazine, 1985 with a horizontal Miles v Polugayevsky. His opponents complained his playing position 'a distraction'. From @englishchess.bsky.social Library
#garylanechess #chesstutor #chessliterature #chesshistory
#garylanechess #chesstutor #chessliterature #chesshistory
Some fabulous queens for #ChessTuesday. While the text demos you can even apply sexism to #chesspieces, it does neatly contrast the anguish of losing a queen with the triumph of the opponent who captures it. 2000 Years of Chess, 1990. @englishchess.bsky.social Library. #chesshistory #chessliterature
February 25, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Some fabulous queens for #ChessTuesday. While the text demos you can even apply sexism to #chesspieces, it does neatly contrast the anguish of losing a queen with the triumph of the opponent who captures it. 2000 Years of Chess, 1990. @englishchess.bsky.social Library. #chesshistory #chessliterature
🍀 For #WomensHistoryMonth & #ChessTuesday: the fabulously ornate British Ladies’ Chess Champion Trophy, engraved with winners from 1904–2022. And its 1st winner, Kate Finn (Ire). From the @englishchess.bsky.social collection. #IWD #chesshistory #StPatricksDay #irishhistory
March 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM
🍀 For #WomensHistoryMonth & #ChessTuesday: the fabulously ornate British Ladies’ Chess Champion Trophy, engraved with winners from 1904–2022. And its 1st winner, Kate Finn (Ire). From the @englishchess.bsky.social collection. #IWD #chesshistory #StPatricksDay #irishhistory
The Story of the Dundee Chess Club (1984) for #ChessTuesday from its foundation in 1847, to its win of the Richardson Cup and a visit from Alekhine and beyond. Plus a gorge cover! From the @englishchess.bsky.social Library.@richardjameschess.bsky.social #chesshistory #chessliterature @garylanechess
September 23, 2025 at 8:01 AM
The Story of the Dundee Chess Club (1984) for #ChessTuesday from its foundation in 1847, to its win of the Richardson Cup and a visit from Alekhine and beyond. Plus a gorge cover! From the @englishchess.bsky.social Library.@richardjameschess.bsky.social #chesshistory #chessliterature @garylanechess
For #ChessTuesday, the cover of International Chess, 1979, and the East European zonal results of the qualifying tournament held in Warsaw, Poland. From the @englishchess.bsky.social Library. #chesshistory #chessliterature @richardjameschess.bsky.social
September 2, 2025 at 8:15 AM
For #ChessTuesday, the cover of International Chess, 1979, and the East European zonal results of the qualifying tournament held in Warsaw, Poland. From the @englishchess.bsky.social Library. #chesshistory #chessliterature @richardjameschess.bsky.social
Before & After this #ChessTuesday. All the items (incl. the case) from 'Harry Golombek’s Little Case' itemised, wrapped where needed, labelled, & placed in an acid-free box, ready for its next curious viewer. From the @englishchess.bsky.social Library @richardjameschess.bsky.social #chesshistory
June 16, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Before & After this #ChessTuesday. All the items (incl. the case) from 'Harry Golombek’s Little Case' itemised, wrapped where needed, labelled, & placed in an acid-free box, ready for its next curious viewer. From the @englishchess.bsky.social Library @richardjameschess.bsky.social #chesshistory
#ChessTuesday from the press cuttings: Donner (Holland) vs Wade (New Zealand) at Whitby 1958. International congress chess in action playing for the Margaret Pugh Cup. From the @englishchess.bsky.social Library #chesshistory #chessliterature @richardjameschess.bsky.social
July 21, 2026 at 8:02 AM
#ChessTuesday from the press cuttings: Donner (Holland) vs Wade (New Zealand) at Whitby 1958. International congress chess in action playing for the Margaret Pugh Cup. From the @englishchess.bsky.social Library #chesshistory #chessliterature @richardjameschess.bsky.social
'You can't dance at two weddings at the same time' From trophies to cha cha #chess wisdom this #ChessTuesday with The Wisest Things Ever Said About Chess, 2008. From the @englishchess.bsky.social Library @richardjameschess.bsky.social
@librarydmu.bsky.social #chesshistory #chessliterature
@librarydmu.bsky.social #chesshistory #chessliterature
October 21, 2025 at 8:01 AM
'You can't dance at two weddings at the same time' From trophies to cha cha #chess wisdom this #ChessTuesday with The Wisest Things Ever Said About Chess, 2008. From the @englishchess.bsky.social Library @richardjameschess.bsky.social
@librarydmu.bsky.social #chesshistory #chessliterature
@librarydmu.bsky.social #chesshistory #chessliterature
The 1976 #chess calendar says that OTD in 1973 Danish grandmaster Larsen won the 48th Hastings Congress, beating Hartston, Hort & Ulmann. From the @englishchess.bsky.social Library for #ChessTuesday. #chesshistory #chessliterature @richardjameschess.bsky.social @librarydmu.bsky.social
January 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM
The 1976 #chess calendar says that OTD in 1973 Danish grandmaster Larsen won the 48th Hastings Congress, beating Hartston, Hort & Ulmann. From the @englishchess.bsky.social Library for #ChessTuesday. #chesshistory #chessliterature @richardjameschess.bsky.social @librarydmu.bsky.social
#ChessTuesday With 4 Yearbooks spanning 1945-1950, these pocket-sized publications by The Chess Education Society relay the rise in membership following WWII; girls and boys' tournaments & establishing chess in youth clubs. From the @englishchess.bsky.social Library. #chesshistory #chessliterature
September 9, 2025 at 8:02 AM
#ChessTuesday With 4 Yearbooks spanning 1945-1950, these pocket-sized publications by The Chess Education Society relay the rise in membership following WWII; girls and boys' tournaments & establishing chess in youth clubs. From the @englishchess.bsky.social Library. #chesshistory #chessliterature
This beautiful pocket-sized 'biographical portrait of two brilliant young chess masters' Harry Pillsbury (US) & Rudolf Charousek (Czech/Hungarian), 1914 for #ChessTuesday From the @englishchess.bsky.social Library. #chesshistory #chessliterature @richardjameschess.bsky.social @librarydmu.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM
This beautiful pocket-sized 'biographical portrait of two brilliant young chess masters' Harry Pillsbury (US) & Rudolf Charousek (Czech/Hungarian), 1914 for #ChessTuesday From the @englishchess.bsky.social Library. #chesshistory #chessliterature @richardjameschess.bsky.social @librarydmu.bsky.social
Remembering Stewart Reuben, legendary chess arbiter, organiser and player, who sadly passed earlier this year. Known for drawing a blitz game with Bobby Fischer & pioneering the weekend Swiss. Explore his papers: buff.ly/an23gqQ #ChessTuesday #chesshistory #chessliterature @englishchess.bsky.social
July 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Remembering Stewart Reuben, legendary chess arbiter, organiser and player, who sadly passed earlier this year. Known for drawing a blitz game with Bobby Fischer & pioneering the weekend Swiss. Explore his papers: buff.ly/an23gqQ #ChessTuesday #chesshistory #chessliterature @englishchess.bsky.social
#ChessTuesday insight: Krogius reminds us it’s far more valuable to reflect on our own play than to just study the board and others 🧠♟️ 1976. #ChessPsychology from the @englishchess.bsky.social Library. @richardjameschess.bsky.social ecfchess Library. #chesshistory #chessliterature #garylanechess
September 30, 2025 at 11:02 AM
#ChessTuesday insight: Krogius reminds us it’s far more valuable to reflect on our own play than to just study the board and others 🧠♟️ 1976. #ChessPsychology from the @englishchess.bsky.social Library. @richardjameschess.bsky.social ecfchess Library. #chesshistory #chessliterature #garylanechess
#ChessTuesday: Zurich 1961 ♟️From the @englishchess.bsky.social Library, a programme full of photos, including a 'prophetic' opening ceremony shot of Paul Keres, Tigran Petrosian & Svetozar Gligoric, the eventual top 3! #chesshistory #chessliterature @richardjameschess.bsky.social
May 19, 2026 at 8:02 AM
#ChessTuesday: Zurich 1961 ♟️From the @englishchess.bsky.social Library, a programme full of photos, including a 'prophetic' opening ceremony shot of Paul Keres, Tigran Petrosian & Svetozar Gligoric, the eventual top 3! #chesshistory #chessliterature @richardjameschess.bsky.social
For #ChessTuesday this week we have this fab photo of the Dublin Chess Club members, 1967, published in their centenary history booklet of the same year. DYK DCC is one of the oldest Irish #chess clubs? From the @englishchess.bsky.social Library. #chesshistory #chessliterature
April 14, 2026 at 11:02 AM
For #ChessTuesday this week we have this fab photo of the Dublin Chess Club members, 1967, published in their centenary history booklet of the same year. DYK DCC is one of the oldest Irish #chess clubs? From the @englishchess.bsky.social Library. #chesshistory #chessliterature
This small run of Czechoslovakian Chess Magazine, 1973 for #ChessTuesday. With very limited translation, we enjoyed this feature on the development of the #chess pieces. From the @englishchess.bsky.social Library
@librarydmu.bsky.social #garylanechess #chesstutor #chesshistory #chessliterature
@librarydmu.bsky.social #garylanechess #chesstutor #chesshistory #chessliterature
February 11, 2025 at 9:01 AM
This small run of Czechoslovakian Chess Magazine, 1973 for #ChessTuesday. With very limited translation, we enjoyed this feature on the development of the #chess pieces. From the @englishchess.bsky.social Library
@librarydmu.bsky.social #garylanechess #chesstutor #chesshistory #chessliterature
@librarydmu.bsky.social #garylanechess #chesstutor #chesshistory #chessliterature
🏆️ ♟️ Flipping the board! At just 15 years old Judith Polgar made history at Hastings Tournament 1992 as the youngest player ever in the elite #chess event. She took 1st place with Evgeny Bareev. From the @ecfchess Library and Stewart Reuben Collection.
#ChessTuesday #WomensHistoryMonth #Womenschess
#ChessTuesday #WomensHistoryMonth #Womenschess
March 3, 2026 at 9:01 AM
🏆️ ♟️ Flipping the board! At just 15 years old Judith Polgar made history at Hastings Tournament 1992 as the youngest player ever in the elite #chess event. She took 1st place with Evgeny Bareev. From the @ecfchess Library and Stewart Reuben Collection.
#ChessTuesday #WomensHistoryMonth #Womenschess
#ChessTuesday #WomensHistoryMonth #Womenschess
#ChessTuesday Grandmaster Harry Golombek visited Norwich for a simul vs 26 club members: he won 24, drew 1, and lost 1 to secretary H.C. Hughes. Scorecard from @ecfchess Library. My son’s already trying to work out the moves! @englishchess.bsky.social @richardjameschess.bsky.social #chesshistory
August 19, 2025 at 8:01 AM
#ChessTuesday Grandmaster Harry Golombek visited Norwich for a simul vs 26 club members: he won 24, drew 1, and lost 1 to secretary H.C. Hughes. Scorecard from @ecfchess Library. My son’s already trying to work out the moves! @englishchess.bsky.social @richardjameschess.bsky.social #chesshistory
This #ChessTuesday we have Linda Bott, youth chess prodigy who won the Southern Counties Chess Union (SCCU) Girls Under-12 Championship in 1961, in Leaves of Chess. From the @englishchess.bsky.social Library.
@englishchess.bsky.social @richardjameschess.bsky.social #chesshistory #chessliterature
@englishchess.bsky.social @richardjameschess.bsky.social #chesshistory #chessliterature
September 1, 2026 at 11:00 AM
This #ChessTuesday we have Linda Bott, youth chess prodigy who won the Southern Counties Chess Union (SCCU) Girls Under-12 Championship in 1961, in Leaves of Chess. From the @englishchess.bsky.social Library.
@englishchess.bsky.social @richardjameschess.bsky.social #chesshistory #chessliterature
@englishchess.bsky.social @richardjameschess.bsky.social #chesshistory #chessliterature