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Café Batavia - Impressions from Amsterdam

3/4/2014 – Although the international tournament held at Café Batavia was an example of informal coziness, it was also a tribute to the love of chess by all concerned. It starts with the owner, Peter Tames, who made it possible, but consider the efforts of GM David Smerdon, who worked his day job, faced a five-hour commute every day, and played in the tournament. Here is a final illustrated report.

Café Batavia led by David Smerdon

3/1/2014 – In the cozy confines of the Café Batavia, located in Amsterdam, Holland, a GM tournament is being held with a singular combination of good cheer and hard-fought competition. The Café is not merely the sponsor of the tournament, but the venue as well, leading to a relaxed atmosphere that is hard to imitate. The players can be seen enjoying themselves enormously in Alina L'Ami's pictorial.

Café Batavia celebrates 6th International

2/28/2014 – Café Batavia in Prins Hendrikskade next to the central station in Amsterdam is not your typical chess café. It is a very popular “normal” lively café that hosts various cultural events and where chess players are especially welcome in large part thanks to the owner, Peter Tames, and his enormous love for the royal game. For the sixth year it is hosting an international tournament in the café.
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