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Men play chess while submerged to the shoulders in the hot, mineral-rich waters of the Szechenyi thermal baths in Budapest. Bathing has been a tradition in the city since Roman times, though these opulent, neo-Baroque baths were only built in 1913. Bathing serves an important social purpose in Hungary, with people coming together to chat and, often, play chess. Chess is hugely popular – a significant part of Hungarian culture, and even included in school curriculums. Guardian photographer David Levene went to Budapest in 2006, as part of a series documenting cities in the summer. He’s captured the players’ concentration, their leathered, sun-baked skin, and the palatial surroundings.
Words: Hannah Booth
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