There was a time when Connecticut had 35+ chess clubs. Chess masters were flying in from all across the U.S. to compete in national championships that were being held in downtown Hartford. Connecticut has its own chess magazine (print) with a circulation of 1000+.

Photos from Connecticut Chess Magazine

Dr. Joseph Platz, USCF Master Emeritus

Biography of a Chess Master – by Art Breen

What is Chess ? by Ben McCready

Consultation game with Dr. Emanuel Lasker

Dr. Max Euwe vs. Dr. Joseph Platz, 1947

Waterbury Sunday Republican, by Rob Roy

Connecticut Chess Newspaper Column, 1987

Chessplayer with Lou Gehrig’s Disease

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