Masterminds: Chess Prodigies – An exhibtion of the World Chess Hall of Fame
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Published on: February 2, 2021
2/2/2021 – “Masterminds: Chess Prodigies” is an exhibition that tells the stories of notable chess phenoms including Bobby Fischer, Magnus Carlsen and the Polgar sisters. Through photographs, videos and mementos of important chess matches and tournaments from the collection of the World Chess Hall of Fame, visitors will learn more about these talented young players as well as their later accomplishments.
The exhibition will also highlight the achievements of players who took up the game later in life and still made a mark on the world of chess. Virtual tours of the exhibition are available.
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