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THE CHESS BATTLES OF HASTINGS - JÜRGEN BRUSTKER...

No other chess tournament has such a long and rich history as the annual gathering 'in between
the years' at the English seaside resort of Hastings. Countless chess players  professionals 
and amateurs alike have celebrated Christmas and welcomed the New Year in Hastings while
battling it out on the chessboard. German FM Jürgen Brustkern has been making the annual
pilgrimage to Hasting ever since 1977. Together with his compatriot Norbert Wallet  he
describes the tournament's fascinating history and portrays forty of the most colourful
participants. The stories begin in 1895 when the young American Harry Pillsbury shocked the
European chess elite with his victory and span 125 years.

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