One of the best films on Chess and one of the best shorts, "Chess Fever" (Shakhmatnaya goryachka) is a delightful romp on the addictive nature of the game. A young man is about to marry his gal but his obsession over the game is a constant delay with his fiancée about to go insane with his madness. What emerges is a comedic and amusing ride through a city fixated over the great game. Centered around the 1925 Moscow Tournament taking place at the time the film is important in featuring some of the best Chess masters of the era. Priceless footage of world Chess champion José Raúl Capablanca making a memorable cameo and legends like Frank Marshall, Carlos Torre and Richard Réti highlight the historical aspect of the film. A must see for Chess enthusiasts and silent film fans.
Review of Chess Fever
