Széchenyi baths, Budapest, 2006Men play chess while submerged in the hot, mineral rich waters of the Szchenyi thermal baths in Budapest, Hungary. Bathing has been a tradition in the city since Roman times, although these opulent, neo baroque baths were built in 1913. Bathing serves an important social purpose in the country, with people coming together to chat and, often, play chess. The game is a significant part of Hungarian culture and is even included in school curriculums. The