2nd Chess Olympiad – The Hague 1928
Premiere: The Hague 1928 – travel back in time to the Olympiad that the chronicles have forgotten!
2nd Chess Olympiad – The Hague 1928
Do you know what links Mickey Mouse’s debut, the discovery of penicillin, and... the historic entry of Polish chess players onto the international stage? The year 1928!
We are proud to announce the premiere of the second, expanded edition of the e-book “2nd Chess Olympiad – The Hague 1928” from the “The Great Book of Chess Olympiads” series. This is not an ordinary book. It is a time machine that will transport you to The Hague, to a tournament full of paradoxes, sensations and blank spots that we are now filling in.
An Olympiad in the shadows and without stars? Only on the surface!
Imagine a tournament held at nearly the same time as the Summer Olympic Games in Amsterdam. The media are silent, and the world’s attention is focused elsewhere. What’s more, a controversial FIDE decision allows only amateurs to compete! The entry lists are missing world champion Alexander Alekhine, as well as such legends as Akiba Rubinstein and Xavier Tartakower.
For the Polish team, this was a blow – our squad, weakened by the absence of its biggest stars, entered the competition in their historic Olympic debut. Was this young, inexperienced team doomed to fail? How did they fare against the favorites? You will find the answers in our book!
“2nd Chess Olympiad – The Hague 1928” sheds light on forgotten games and unexpected twists. Relive the sensational victory of the debuting USA team over the mighty Hungarians and discover the behind-the-scenes stories of the competition that you will not read about anywhere else.
Double the excitement – A special bonus in the book!
Think that’s all? There was much more happening in The Hague!
Alongside the team competition, a battle was being fought for the title of individual amateur world champion. Poland was represented in this tournament by Dawid Przepiórka, and in our book we follow his fortunes in parallel with the Olympiad rounds! This is a unique opportunity to experience two tournaments simultaneously, chapter by chapter, from the perspective of a Polish master.
Premiere and a special offer!
The second edition of “2nd Chess Olympiad – The Hague 1928” features even more analyses, interesting facts and expanded commentary. This is a must-read for every chess history enthusiast and fan of the Polish national team.
All game commentaries are original and date from 1928 – the authors are either the players themselves or chess journalists – press materials from 1928 and 1929 were used.
To celebrate the premiere, we have prepared a special discount for you! Only now – BUY AT THE LAUNCH PRICE!
Don’t wait! Discover the secrets of the forgotten Olympiad and relive the historic debut of the Polish team!