Lecture: “Vladimir Nabokov — The Chess Player”

Lecture: “Vladimir Nabokov — The Chess Player”

In this lecture, we will talk about Nabokov’s love for chess, explore symbols and motifs in his work (primarily in the novel The Defense), and try our hand at solving Nabokov’s famous chess problems.
For the most enthusiastic participants, a chess game will be offered at the end of the lecture!

The lecture is designed both for devoted book lovers and for those who have never read Nabokov before.
No advanced knowledge of chess is required!