BATTLE OF HASTINGS - ON THE BOARD

The video covers the annual chess congress at Hastings and St. Leonard's, featuring 200 competitors from 14 countries. Notable players include Helmut Pfleger, Owen Hindle, and Paul Keresh, with a special focus on English players like Norman Littlewood. The video also highlights the participation of Nona Gaprindashvili, the first senior woman player since 1936 and the current woman world champion.

What unusual activity was happening at the beach during the chess congress?

• Building sandcastles

• Swimming in the ocean

• Playing chess in freezing temperatures

• Flying kites

How many countries were represented at the chess congress?

• 20

• 14

• 10

• 25

Which player from Great Britain was highlighted for being in top form?

• Norman Littlewood

• Paul Keresh

• Helmut Pfleger

• Owen Hindle

Who was the favorite to win the chess congress title?

• Nona Gaprindashvili

• Paul Keresh

• Owen Hindle

• Helmut Pfleger

Who was the first senior woman player to enter the congress since 1936?

• Nona Gaprindashvili

• Leslie Mitchell

• Paul Keresh

• Norman Littlewood