3/31/2021 – In about three weeks, on April 19, the second part of the Candidates Tournament 2020/2021 will start in Yekaterinburg, Russia. To get in the mood for the event, Eric van Reem, host of the "Let's talk about chess" podcast, invites his guests to become "Candidates Storytellers". Eric's first guest was well-known chess photographer Lennart Ootes, whose fantastic photos give chess tournaments a special touch and help to make them memorable. In an entertaining talk Lennart spoke about his work and shared funny memories of his time at the Candidates. | Photo: David Llada

10/15/2019 – Lennart Ootes is one of the most prolific and renowned chess photographers. Chess players from all over the world enjoy his images of top players and amateurs. Recently, the Dutch photographer launched his own website on which he presents about 30,000 (not a typo!) of his pictures. In an interview with ChessBase, Ootes talks about his passion for chess and photography, the right moments for taking a picture and his joys of travelling. | Photo: David Llada

8/12/2016 – When he first came to Rio de Janeiro, Lennart Ootes explains he was very unsure of what to expect, with a mix of reports of safety issues and postcard views to take home. Needless to say, the truth lies somewhere in between, with a big city's realities and a unique meld with nature. Here he was able to see some of the best Rio has to offer and shares his impressions, some of the things he saw, with a vow to return soon to see more, and a panoply of breathtaking photos.

8/11/2016 – In the world of chess, Lennart Ootes is one of those names you might see crop up here and there, without fully appreciating his role in the grand scheme of things. Much like the arbiters, his name goes unsung for the most part, while having a vital role in helping make a great event what it is. He is a regular guest of top events as the man who runs their DGT boards, he also helps run live video commentary, is a web designer, and talented photographer. Here is an interview with many high-res photos.