Chess Olympiad 1950 stamps

Period
1950Place
Dubrovnik, Yugoslavia
Category
Souvenirs and memorabiliaSubcategory
Stamps
Curious fact
This was the first Chess Olympiad since World War II
The 9th Chess Olympiad was held from August 20 to September 11, 1950, in Dubrovnik, Yugoslavia. Eighty-four players from 16 nations competed in a total of 480 games. To honor the Olympiad, a special series of stamps was issued. This collection is highly appreciated within the stamp collector community.