The Love for Wood (chess documentary 1979 - ENG subs)

This documentary is about well known Dutch chessplayers in 1979. It features Jan Timman, Hans Ree, Piet Hein Donner, Max Euwe and others. It’s a beautifull documentation of those days and the state of chess at that time. Directed by Jop Pannekoek. Camera: Paul van den Bos; Sound: Roel Bazen; Editing: Ot Louw; Interviews: Max Pam. Ive found most of the games that are being discussed: Jan Timman vs Jan Hein Donner (00:20) Ulf Andersson vs Karl Robatsch (16:30) Estrin, Yakov vs Mulder van Leens Dijkstra (28:00) Gert Ligterink vs Jan Timman (40:30)
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