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Now that Jan Timman has recently passed away, I thought it would be a good idea to add an ancient documentary to the database. Watching this old footage takes you right back to the 1970s.
A fascinating Dutch report on chess, dating from 1979, showing in intimate detail the state of chess at the time, and a glimpse into the players' minds. The protagonists are Jan Timman, Jan Hein Donner, Hans Ree, Max Euwe, Ulf Andersson, Gert Ligterink and more. They answer questions on chess addiction, chess sadism, home preparation, often with exceptionally insightful comments. Max Euwe, sitting in the chess café "Het Hok" in Amsterdam, is asked about his time against Alekhine and his chess addiction. The two Dutch players, Hans Ree and Jan Timman visit correspondence player Mulder van Leens Dijkstra at his home. In the end, Gert Ligterink wins a crucial game against Timman, thus becoming the 1979 Dutch champion.
A Chessbase edition released in February 2014. Although in Dutch, it contains subtitles in English. You can even request instant translation into another language if you prefer.
Interne Link:
Schaakcafé Het Hok in Amsterdam
Kind regards from Hein Veldhuis, dated February 24, 2026