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Koltanowski set the world's blindfold record on 20 September 1937, in Edinburgh, by playing 34 chess games simultaneously while blindfolded, making headline news around the world. He also set a record in 1960 for playing 56 consecutive blindfold games at ten seconds per move.
On July 16, 1934, in Chicago, Alekhine set the new world record by playing 32 blindfold games, [8] with 19 wins, 4 losses, and 9 draws. Edward Lasker was the referee for this event. Then the world record was set by George Koltanowski on 20 September 1937, in Edinburgh, who played 34 chess games simultaneously while blindfolded.
Several record-breaking exhibitions were held in 1932. [1] George Koltanowski played 160 boards simultaneously at Antwerp, with 135 wins, 18 draws, and 6 losses. [3] Koltanowski also holds the blindfold simultaneous record with 30 boards, winning 20 and drawing 10 with no losses.
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World Champion Alexander Alekhine played a blindfold simultaneous exhibition on a record-setting 32 boards, winning 19, drawing 9, and losing 4. This broke the previous record of 30 simultaneous blindfold games set by George Koltanowski in Antwerp.
Today's NYT Connections puzzle for Friday, January 17, 2025The New York Times
George Koltanowski, record holder for most games won blindfolded simultaneously - September 17; Karl Robatsch, Australian chess player and botanist - September 19;