In 1924, an unconventional chess match took center stage in St. Petersburg, where chess masters Peter Romanovsky and Ilya Rabinovich called out moves over the phone. This unique spectacle involved real human beings and horses on a large chessboard covering Palace Square, with Red Army soldiers representing black pieces and the navy representing white. The event attracted around 8,000 spectators and was part of an annual series aimed at promoting chess within the USSR, continuing the tradition that began in Smolensk in 1921.
The 5-hour chess match in St. Petersburg featured human pieces and was deemed an annual event to promote chess in the USSR, drawing 8,000 spectators.
Chess masters Peter Romanovsky and Ilya Rabinovich directed a match in 1924 using telephones, showcasing a unique blend of strategic gameplay and live performance.
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