Chess and Shakespeare

William Shakespeare was born on April 26, 1564.

Shakespeare probably started writing plays around 1592. His first plays were Richard III and the three parts of Henry VI.

Around 1611, Shakespeare wrote The Tempest.

The Tempest is considered Shakespeare’s last major play.

It may a have been written as part ... Read more »

Gian Maria Volontè_

Gian Maria Volonté (9 April 1933 – 6 December 1994) was an Italian actor,

remembered for his outspoken left-wing leanings and fiery temper on and off-screen.

He is perhaps most famous outside Italy for his roles in four Spaghetti Western films:

Ramon Rojo and El Indio in Sergio Leone's A Fistful of Dollars (1965)

and For a Few Dolla ... Read more »