The first Chess Olympiad for the Blind was run in conjunction with the second IBCA Congress, under the aegis of the West German Chess Association for the Blind and to celebrate the latter's tenth birthday. Eight teams of four competitors took part, unfortunately the Swedes had to cry off and so a second team from West Germany took their place. East Germany was unlucky in that their board two Mr. Wünsch, had to drop out in round five because of a heart attack, whilst it was encouraging of Switzerland and of Denmark too for that matter to compete at all in so strong a field. This occasion, the biggest event so far among Chess for the blind, concluded with a gathering once more graced by music.