Revisiting Tim Krabbé and Babson

10/9/2018 – Chess is not only about games and analysis, about wins and losses. It can also be deeply entertaining. And there are authors who have specialized on this aspect of our game. Foremost among them is the Dutch journalist and novelist Tim Krabbé, himself a very strong chess player, who has devoted a lifetime to collecting curiosities in the game. We have been enjoying his writing for more than three decades. For those who are not even that old here a beautifully poignant example from Tim's collection.