Chess Olympiad 1986 stamps
Period
1986Place
Dubai, UAE
Category
Souvenirs and memorabiliaSubcategory
Stamps
Curious fact
Stamps depict miniatures from King Alfonso X's Book of Chess, Dice and Tables
The 27th Chess Olympiad took place between November 14 and December 2, 1986, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. For the first time, the number of participants reached triple digits. 108 teams from 107 different nations played in the event.
