Alexander Alekhine and his cat Chess
Period
1935Place
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Location
FIDE archive
Category
PhotosThematic collections
Alexander Alekhine in photographs
Curious fact
In the 21st century, one of the most famous chess players and their beloved pet is Levon Aronian and his adorable dog, Ponchik. Aronian often shared Ponchik’s pictures on social media and expressed his affection for the dog in interviews
The fourth World Chess Champion, Alexander Alekhine, was almost inseparable from his Siamese cat named Chess. They traveled together, and Alekhine frequently brought Chess to tournaments. In this photo, the pair poses together during the World Championship Match of 1935 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
