Queensland International Chess Tournament: Souvenir Booklet
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
In 1979, Brisbane became the centre of the chess world when Queensland hosted one of its most prestigious international chess tournaments, drawing grandmasters and elite competitors from across the globe to compete on the highest stage the game had to offer. This official souvenir booklet serves as the definitive record of that landmark event, chronicling the players, the games, and the historic moments that unfolded over the course of the competition — a vivid snapshot of chess at its most thrilling and internationally celebrated. Beyond the scoresheets and standings, this rare collectible document illustrates the pivotal role Australia played in fostering world-class chess during the late twentieth century, and captures the unique cultural energy of Queensland's sporting and intellectual ambitions. A prized artefact for chess historians, enthusiasts, and collectors alike, it remains a compelling testament to a golden era of Australian chess — and a tantalising window into the minds of the masters who competed within it.
Author: -
Format: Paperback
Published: 1979
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
In 1979, Brisbane became the centre of the chess world when Queensland hosted one of its most prestigious international chess tournaments, drawing grandmasters and elite competitors from across the globe to compete on the highest stage the game had to offer. This official souvenir booklet serves as the definitive record of that landmark event, chronicling the players, the games, and the historic moments that unfolded over the course of the competition — a vivid snapshot of chess at its most thrilling and internationally celebrated. Beyond the scoresheets and standings, this rare collectible document illustrates the pivotal role Australia played in fostering world-class chess during the late twentieth century, and captures the unique cultural energy of Queensland's sporting and intellectual ambitions. A prized artefact for chess historians, enthusiasts, and collectors alike, it remains a compelling testament to a golden era of Australian chess — and a tantalising window into the minds of the masters who competed within it.