For which of these could one win an "Oscar" until 2014?
Chess Oscar was an international award given annually to the best chess player. The winner was selected by votes that are cast by chess journalists from across the world.
The award itself took the form of a bronze statuette representing a man in a boat.
The prize was created and awarded in 1967 by Spanish journalist Jorge Puig, and the International Association of Chess Press (AIP). The awards were given from 1967 until 1988. Then, after a pause, they resumed in 1995, and were then organized by the Russian chess magazine "64".
"64" ceased publication in 2014, and the awards have not been made since.
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21 Comments
tbear
I wonder how many of us went with the picture of the chess piece in the photo??? I'll admit that I did! Had no idea! 😊👍
Eve
I had no idea but I think that I would have chosen chess even without the picture...but I did use the picture, lol
skclary
Not a chess player so, for safety, used a majority vote. Thought the pix might be a red herring!!!
Playerkevin
Never knew this!
Cheryl Love
Lilly, again, gives away the answer with a photo. Honestly, we are not all imbeciles.
Puppermom
Thank you for the picture.😂
earlepg
tbear, 60%, so far, got this right. I wouldn't be surprised if 99% of those getting it right did so by trusting that picture.
earlepg
Al Breyette, At least, so far.
Emm Yo
Yes, I too, went with the photo of a chess piece. ☺️
tbear
Louise C., Hanging in there! Hope you and your family are doing well! 😊💛
Glenn
Great picture thanks for the hint
Howard Groopman
I'm surprised they were allowed to use the term Oscar, which is no doubt trademarked.
Thanks to the picture, I got it for 10 out of 10.
Louise C.
Jim Kepler, It is indeed on Netflix, and a very good show.
Louise C.
tbear, That is what did it for me, like you, I had no idea, hope you are well my friend 😊💛
Marian Spitzig
Recognizedthe pic
judy
The picture Lilly - Why?