Giovanni Longo International Chess Museum opens in Marostica, Italy

5/23/2026 – The Giovanni Longo International Chess Museum has opened in Marostica's 14th-century Lower Castle, beside the city's Chess Square. Created from a donation by collector Giovanni Longo, the museum displays around 150 items, including 90 chess sets and boards from several continents. Its accessible exhibition space highlights the links between chess, art and culture, with works ranging from 18th-century craftsmanship to contemporary pieces by artists including Enrico Baj and Max Ernst. | Photo: FIDE