Today’s Vintage Chess Humor
Your Reputation Proceeds You…

“The best number for a dinner party is two; myself and a damn good head waiter.” — Nubar Gulbenkian (1896-1972). No doubt very true, advice from the son of one of the richest men in the world (Calouste Gulbenkian 1869 – 1955) who spent his entire life helping to spend his father’s money!
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A photo taken during one of the rounds of the 1941 Absolute Soviet Championship. Notice the head phones…live commentary!