L/N 5914

The 'Worker's Chess Calendar 1928' serves as a unique cultural artifact, capturing the intersection of chess and labor movements in the early 20th century. This annual publication was designed to provide workers with a comprehensive guide to chess, including strategies, match records, and biographical sketches of prominent chess figures. It reflects a period when chess was gaining popularity among working-class communities, offering intellectual stimulation and a sense of solidarity. The calendar also contains organizational details for chess clubs and events, acting as both an informational and social tool. Despite its focus on chess, it offers insights into the broader historical context of labor movements, education, and leisure activities of the time. Last publication!

------------ This item originates from the chess book collection of Zahari Stanchev, (April 27, 1920 - January 27, 1980) from Sofia, Bulgaria. Stanchev was Bulgaria's representative to FIDE in the 1960s, a writer of chess books, and an international arbiter.

Publisher: Landgraf & Co.
Publisher city: Chemnitz
Year: 1928
Pages: 148
Language: German
Condition: Very Good

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