Christian Hesse at the board of Viswanathan Anand and Michael Adams at the symbolic first move

Mathematician opens final round of Dortmund International Chess Days

August 2, 2022

The International Dortmund Chess Days are THE cult event in the worldwide chess scene. From July 16 - 24, 2022, they took place for the 49th time in Dortmund's Westfalenhalle.
[Picture: Michelle Lassak]

Christian Hesse at the board of Viswanathan Anand and Michael Adams at the symbolic first move
Christian Hesse at the board of Viswanathan Anand and Michael Adams at the symbolic first move
Photo: Michelle Lassak

The highlights were the NC World Masters Tournament and the Germany Grand Prix with several hundred players from all over the world. Christian Hesse was honored to make the symbolic first move in the final round of the World Masters in the match between his long-time friend, 5-time World Champion Viswanathan Anand from India, and British Super Grandmaster Michael Adams.

Chess computer developer Frederic Friedel (left), Viswanathan Anand (center) and Christian Hesse (right) in conversation after the decisive game
Chess computer developer Frederic Friedel (left), Viswanathan Anand (center) and Christian Hesse (right) in conversation after the decisive game
Photo: Archiv Friedel

Interview of the press spokesman of the 49th International Chess Days, Patrick Zelbel, with Christian Hesse on 24.7. 2022, Camera: Nicolas Lagassé

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