1958 Chess Olympiad pin
Period
1958Place
Munich, West Germany
Location
FIDE archive
Category
Souvenirs and memorabiliaSubcategory
Pins
Curious fact
The West German hosts finished 7th, closely trailing their rivals from East Germany. Although both neighboring nations were tied in both game and match points, the East Germans had emerged victorious in their head-to-head match
The 13th Chess Olympiad occurred in the autumn of 1958 in Munich, West Germany. A total of 36 teams participated in the competition. The Soviet team, led by world champion Botvinnik and comprising 6 Grandmasters, secured their fourth consecutive gold medals. Yugoslavia and Argentina claimed the silver and bronze, respectively.
