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International Chess Congress at Hastings

Dec. 29, 1966 - 29-12-66 International Chess Congress at Hastings. Ambassador makes the first move. The Annual International Chess Congress opened yesterday at Hastings, when the first move was made by the Brazilian Ambassador, Jayme Sloan Chermont. Keystone Photo Shows: The Brazilian Ambassador makes the first move for Mikhail Botvinnik (Russia, not in picture) whose opponent is William Hartston, 19 (UK, R). Also present are Frank Rhoden (Hon. Congress Director), The Mayor of Hastings (Councillor D.W. Wilshin, MBE, JP) and Henrique Costa Mecking, 15 year old competitor (Brazil)

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13257381
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47031053
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4455px x 5308px (1.5MB)
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(c) Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS.com/Mary Evans
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Botvinnik Brazilian Chess Competitor Councillor Hastings Henrique Jayme Opponent Sloan


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