Rare photograph: Hitler playing chess with Zippy!
Chess news and chess trivia blog (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk, 2010
Hitler playing chess with Zippy
Hello Everyone,
This is about a fantastic photo that has just surfaced! You can read all about it at The Telegraph.
Guy Walters writes:
"Just as soon as I blog about iffy Hitler memorabilia, then along comes an exciting new find, unearthed by my friend Alex Morris. Discovered by his father when clearing out the family’s garage in Chelmsford, this picture is believed to be fantastically rare. Several ‘Historical Documents Experts’ from auction houses all over the world have declared the picture to be a genuine representation of the Führer playing chess in the green room after guest starring on Rainbow in October 1975. Sadly, no recordings of the episode survive... The picture will shortly be auctioned at Swallock’s Auction House, where it is expected to make £2,000,000,000,000 (plus 17% buyer’s premium)."
Even if this a spoof, we're enjoying it.
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posted by Chess Blog Admin @ 3:25 AM
8 Comments:
At November 9, 2010 at 3:54 AM ,
Saira Fernando, Madrid said...
Fantastic. I love it.
At November 9, 2010 at 3:59 AM ,
Sam Aascheid, Berlin said...
Very amusing. Wonder what the Fuhrer would think.
At November 9, 2010 at 10:11 AM ,
Anonymous said...
Whoa. That's really cool. Thanks for sharing Ms. Chess Queen. You're Sweet.
At November 9, 2010 at 10:42 AM ,
Anonymous said...
I like it.
At November 9, 2010 at 10:44 AM ,
Amrit Puri, Knight Chess Academy, New Delhi, India said...
I like your selection of chess news and trivia Chess Queen. That's something considering the Internet is flooded with chess news. But often I find stuff here that's not elsewhere. I like you Chess Queen. You're more than just a uni-dimensional chess playing female robot. Rather, I correct that. I admire you. All the best for your upcoming challenges.
At November 9, 2010 at 10:47 AM ,
Anonymous said...
Oh Boy. Berlin Defence is the opening. I told you first.
At November 9, 2010 at 10:54 AM ,
Anonymous said...
That's an awesome one Chess Queen.
At November 9, 2010 at 11:04 AM ,
Anonymous said...
I doubt if it's a spoof. It's not April time. Looks very nice. Lovely photograph. I wonder how much it will auction for.
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