Antique Chess Sets: Featuring Holger Langer
Title: An Interview with Holger Langer: Exploring the World of Chess Collecting Introduction: In a recent interview with Holger Langer, a passionate chess collector and author, we delved into his journey of collecting chess pieces and his extensive knowledge on the subject. From his humble beginnings in a small village in Germany to becoming an avid collector with over 250 chess sets, Holger shared fascinating insights into his passion. In this blog post, we summarize the highlights of our conversation, including his motivation for collecting, his website, and his book. The Fascination with Chess: Holger's love for chess goes beyond the game itself. He is captivated by the aesthetics and the delicate design of chess pieces. Growing up without access to a chess club, he played the game casually with friends and family. However, his affinity for the beauty and variety of chess sets led him to explore the world of collecting. Creating a Website: As Holger's collection grew, he fel...