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North Holland · Culture & daily life

Max Euwe Centrum thinks beyond a single chessboard

The free exhibition and library highlight Max Euwe as the only Dutch world champion and place his games within a broader chess culture.

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A world champion in games

Boards, photos and documents can show a decisive moment from a game. Choose one position and read which opponent, date and tournament context belong to it.

The man behind the moves

Euwe was more than a champion’s title. Look for material on his education, work or administrative roles and compare how personal biography and chess achievement are linked in the display.

The library as a second layer

The large chess library offers books and magazines for anyone who wants to research a game or subject further. Ask what can be consulted freely and what collection help is available.

Before you go

Tuesday–Saturday 12.00–16.00; Monday, Sunday and public holidays closed. Older listings with only one Saturday are out of date.

Sources

This first edition has been compiled from collected museum information. Not all of the information has yet been confirmed by the museum. Viewing tips are by the editorial team. The sources used are listed below.

  1. Research card 0909 — Max Euwe Centrum

    Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Unverified reference from a supplied research card; content, authority and currency still to be checked independently.

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