With its distinguished look, the building recalls the atmosphere of the early century. The hotel is situated in the pedestrian street of Hévíz, 200 m from the Thermal Lake. The hotel emerges from the picturesque surroundings of the Hévíz Thermal Lake, which is famous for its magnificent, curative water. The venue was the Hotel Palace Superior Hévíz, which also the main sponsor of the event and the official web site of the match. Heviz (or Hévíz) lies in the west of Hungary and is famous for the Hévíz Spa and the Szent András Hospital. The event took place from April 13-15, 2007 and was played over six rapid chess games (20 minutes + 5 seconds per move). The Hungarian Chess Federation organised the "Match of the Chess Legends" between Lajos Portisch and Boris Spassky in in Hévíz, Hungary. Match of the Chess Legends Lajos Portisch vs Boris Spassky
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