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Malta 1980 Mi 621-623 MNH 24th Chess Olympiad in Valletta, Malta

Malta 1980 Mi 621-623 MNH 24th Chess Olympiad in Valletta, Malta

$ 0.78

Availability: 45 in stock
  • Grade: VF/XF (Very Fine/Extremely Fine)
  • Condition: MNH
  • Theme: Chess
  • Year of Issue: 1971-1980
  • Color: Multi-Color
  • Certification: Uncertified
  • Type: Semi-Postal
  • Modified Item: No
  • Currency: Decimal
  • Quality: Mint Never Hinged/MNH
  • Region: Malta
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Malta

    Description

    Malta 1980 Mi 621-623 MNH
    24th Chess Olympiad in Valletta, Malta
    The 24th Chess Olympiad, organized by FIDE and comprising an open and a women's tournament, as well as several other events designed to promote the game of chess, took place between November 20 and December 6, 1980, in Valletta, Malta. Once again, the defending champions Hungary proved to be a real match for the Soviet favorites. The Hungarians led the table until the last round, but in the end the two teams tied for first place. The Soviet Union had a slightly better tie-break score and took back the gold medals after six years. Yugoslavia completed the medal ranks. The Soviet team was captained by the reigning world champion Karpov (who fell ill during the tournament and didn't perform to his usual standard) and featured a former champion Tal, as well as a future one: 17-year-old Olympic debutante Kasparov, who in his first appearance took a bronze medal on the 2nd reserve board.
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