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Quiz «FAMOUS CHESS TOURNAMENTS»

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Which international tournament included in the Guinness Book of World Records as having the greatest number of participants once was held in a building that was also listed on the Guinness Book of World Records?

During which famous international tournament did the arbiter record in the protocol that both players “virtually fell asleep” during the game?

Which OTB official event was the longest in chess history?

Which tournament gave rise to the tradition that gave its winner the right to seek the title of world champion?

During which chess Olympiad did a woman first play for the men’s team?

What achievement is common for the Nottingham tournament 1936 and the USSR championship 1973?

The participant of which international tournament that did not finish in the top three was able to win four out of seven prizes?

The Monte Carlo International Tournament of 1903 witnessed a record which can only be repeated but not surpassed. What kind of record is that?

Which chess-related achievement links the two tournaments: the Biel Festival 2018 and the Stavanger Tournament 2020?

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The quiz will be held by the Chess Federation of Russia on February 12–21, 2023: answers to the questions will be accepted on February 12–20, February 21 is a debriefing day.

The quiz questions will be made available from the website of AEROFLOT OPEN 2024 at www.aeroflotopen.ru. Answers to the questions will be published once the quiz is over and the winner is determined. Participation in the quiz is open to anyone interested Please complete our registration form on the website to participate in the quiz.

From among quiz participants who gave the highest number of correct answers (finalists), the winner will be chosen by lot (using a random number generator) and invited to AEROFLOT OPEN 2024 in Moscow as the CFR guest. The remaining finalists will be awarded prizes from the Chess Federation of Russia and PJSC Aeroflot. In case of a large number of finalists (25+), the CFR reserves the right to draw prizes by lot.