Iceland hosted the Bobby Fischer-Boris Spassky world championship match in 1972
One of the most popular open tournaments in the world is held each spring in Iceland, and Canadian players who attend often come away with a unique chess experience.
“It’s a chess-loving country, steeped in chess history,” he says. The tournament and related events take on a festival atmosphere, with the mayor presiding at the opening ceremonies and champagne at city hall to celebrate the closing.
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