Organized chess in Iceland dates back to 1900 with the founding of the Reykjavík Chess Club. The game grew significantly in popularity following the 1972 World Chess Championship, held in the capital Reykjavík, between Bobby Fischer and Boris Spassky.
Organized chess in Iceland dates back to 1900 with the founding of the Reykjavík Chess Club. The game grew significantly in popularity following the 1972 World Chess Championship, held in the capital Reykjavík, between Bobby Fischer and Boris Spassky.
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