The Dutch Chess Championship was officially established in 1909, although unofficial champions stretch back to the 1870s.
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Famous quotes containing the words dutch and/or chess:
“Too nice is neighbor’s fool.”
—Common Dutch saying, trans by Johanna C. Prins.
“Today’s fathers and mothers—with only the American dream for guidance—extend and overextend themselves, physically, emotionally, and financially, during the best years of their lives to ensure that their children will grow up prepared to do better and go further than they did.”
—Stella Chess (20th century)