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The Hastings Chess Tournament

1895

Arne Vogel

May 11, 2020

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Contents

I Introduction 5

1 Preface 7

2 The Hastings Chess Tournament 1895 92.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92.2 Origin and early history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112.3 Regulations of the International Tournament . . . . . . . . . . . 12

2.3.1 Rules (Revised International Code). . . . . . . . . . . . . 122.3.2 Social Arrangements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

2.4 The Opening Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

II The Play 13

3 August 5 153.1 Burn, Amos v. Von Bardeleben, Curt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153.2 Janowski, Dawid v. Blackburne, Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193.3 Schlechter, Carl v. Pollock, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253.4 Mason, J. v. Tarrasch, Siegbert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273.5 Chigorin, Mikhail v. Pillsbury, Harry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323.6 Albin, Adolf v. Bird, Henry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373.7 Lasker, E. v. Marco, G. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 453.8 Tinsley, Samuel v. Mieses, Jacques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 533.9 Schiffers, Emanuel v. Gunsberg, Isidor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 573.10 Steinitz, Wilhelm v. Vergani, Beniamino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

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4 CONTENTS

Part I

Introduction

5

Chapter 1

Preface

Not excuse should be necessary for adding this volume to the long list of chessworks now before the public. One of the advantages of a tournament such asthat held at Hastings is, that it helps to advance the theory of the game, anda book is necessary as a permanent record. It is also hoped that we may recallthe keen enjoyment felt by those who were fortunate enough to attend, as wellas be able to somewhat recompense those who were unable the long to do so.

In arranging the matter at our disposal we have endeavoured to avoid dry-ness, by giving it chronologically with running comments.

Some of the games have already received the light of publication, and theirgeneral excellence should be a sufficient guarantee of the merits of the whole. Afew matters not strictly belonging to a record have been lightly touched uponin the Appendix, which, however, it is believed will also be found sufficientlyinteresting. In conclusion we beg to thank players who furnished notes for theirbiographies, Mr. Hoffer for filling a few gaps, also the annotators, and all friendslocal and otherwise who proved so ready to assist.

Horace F. Cheshire,St. Leonards, June 1896.

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Chapter 2

The Hastings ChessTournament 1895

2.1 Introduction

During parts of August and September an event of no little importance in chesshistory occurred in the holding of an International Tournament in Hastings.

It is our pleasent, if laborious, duty to lay before our readers an account ofits rise, progress, and close, with a copy of the games and a brief summary ofthe social proceedings. In doing so we have left the beaten track somewhat, andtried to present the whole matter in a narrative form in chronological order. Wehave also expunged many details commonly given, and utilised the space at ourdisposal for matters interesting to the votaries of chess.

It has been rather freely said by the press, and, may we say, we hope withjustice, that this Tournament has been the most successful ever held. At anyrate, that it was to be at least successful was quite evident from the very firstweek. It perhaps was due to many favouring factors, incuding fortuity of time,presence of an experienced local master, magnanimous help of friends, and cau-tious originality of committee with an almost alarming independence of action,with considerable experience in managing club chess festivals, and last, but notleast, the generous assistance of the press.

Some of the advice received from friends and would-be-friends was exxentric,but most was useful, and it all was carefully considered in the spirit in which ifwas offered, and much of it adopted with benefit.

The games will be found arrenged in order of date, and also as nearly aspossible to bring the notes into view at the same time as the score. The anno-tations are all by competitors and most by the prize winners, though some ofthese, through pressure of time, etc., could not undertake many of them, andthirty games was made a maximum numbers. The games were distributed soas to give as great a variety of opinions on the various openings and styles ofplay as possible, and so that no one should annotate his own games. The notes

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will be found to vary in style also : from the ponderous to the light and chatty,from the historical to the strictly analytical, with many intermediate grades.

The play has produced many suprises. It was curious to watch the varyingpredictions as to the winner; in the early days few, if any, were right, thoughthe secretary was in posession of a letter which said, ’Young Pillsbury will notbe far out at the finish’.

Four Dutch papers were represented, besides five French and numberlessGerman and British. The full reports in the press necessarily helped consider-ably. There were, of course, a few funny slips, due to the essential hurry andbustle, such as a player sacrificing his King for the opposing Rook’s Pawn, butit was noticeable how very much more correct chess reports are now than theywere a few years ago when they were left too much to non experts.

Well-known players from all parts of England were recognised - in fact, fromall party of the world; and a very remarkable feature was the large number ofladies who graced the meeting with their presence, and the interest they took inthe games. There were several minor tournaments held, as (i.) Problem-solvingTournament. A.E. Studd, Esq., the well-known problemist, had offered prizesfor a solving tournament, and the Committee asked him to carry out the ar-rangements for them, which he did in the most able and generous manner. Heprovided three prizes, 3l.1, 2l., and 1l., and some elaborately got up solving pa-pers with full intructions and beatifully printed diagrams. He was good enoughalso to conduct the competition in person, and we beg on behalf of the Commit-tee to tender him our most heartfelt thanks. The problems and other particularswill be found under their proper date, and the solutions at the end of the book.(ii.) An Amatour Tournament. One difficulty of-all large tournaments is theapparent necessity of some sort of minor tournament. After negotions, a secondcommittee of British Amateurs was formed, which, however, quickly took thematter out of our hands, and we had little to do with its success except supply-ing funds and hiring rooms for it to be played in; the Committee secured theNewnes Cup, and making an entrance fee of 1l. provided prizes to the value of20l., 15l., 10l., and 5l., and four consolation prizes of 5l., 4l., 3l., and 2l. Theentries received were so numerous that they were thinned down to thirty-two,and divided into eight sections. The chief prizes were won by Geza. Maroczy,H. M. Atkins and R. Loman equal, and Dr. Cohn, whilst the consolation prizeswere won by F. Hollins, R. P. Michell, Dr. Smith, and Rev. J. Owen in theorder named. The thanks of our Committee are due to the Amateur Commit-tee and to their hon. secretary, Mr. Grantham Williams, who conducted theTournament. (iii.) Then there was a Ladies’ Tournament, which was kindlymanaged by a Ladies’ Committee, consisting of Mrs. Gunsberg, London, andMrs. Baird, Brighton, with Miss Watson, Hastings, and Mrs. Bowles, London.The entrance fee was 5s., and the competitors had the choice of a Major and aMinor Tournament. The first prize was a handsome set of ivory chess men andboard, presented by the ’Lady’s Pictorial’, and was won by Lady Thomas, ladyof the Manor of Marston ; second prize. Miss Field ; third prize. Miss Fox ;

1£1 from 1895 is about £132 today

2.2. ORIGIN AND EARLY HISTORY 11

fourth prize, Miss Finn. The Minor section was won by Mrs. Ridpath.Amongst the non-competitive experts Mr. Hoffer was especially conspicu-

ous by the assistance he rendered to the success of the Hastings InternationalTournament, and amongst the competitors Mr. Gunsberg holds a similar posi-tion, but all, including Messrs, Blackburne, Lasker, Tinsley, Van Vliet, Mason,Guest, I. M. Brown, etc., were ever ready, and are also most sincerely thanked.The thanks of the Committee are also tendered to Patrons, Donors, the Press,and helpers generally, not forgetting the Secretaries of the London and otherClubs, and to the competitors for the ready way in which they acquiesced inall arrangements, and showed appreciation of the efforts made on their belialf.Now, as it is said that chess tournaments and chess history are synonymous, wewill proceed to the origin and early history of ours.

2.2 Origin and early history

Imagine some years ago a London expert and three local enthusiasts wanderingalong some of the quiet roads of Hastings when the sun is giving us a holiday,after one of our chess events, and these four conspirators discussing the possi-bilities of the future, when lo! at the witching hour of night, near the fairy dellof St. Andrew’s Arch, the plot is hatched to expand the Chess Festivals whichshould startle the world.

This nocturnal perambulation seems at least to have given definite directionto the somewhat vague longings which had perhaps existed for some time, andhave gradually reached so desirable a consummation.

Mr. Dobell has since that memorable occasion never let the matter slip,though as a good chess-player he was not going to be premature. His hobby hasalways been in mind and it has largely framed our club history.

At last he saw a favourable combination of the pieces and at once seizedupon the opportunity to make the most of the position. Steinitz, the long-timechampion, had been beaten, and his return challenge remained unmet, whilstLasker, though scarcely yet robust, would probably be sufficiently recoveredfrom his exhausting illness to try conclusions in a masters’ tournament. Dr.Tarrasch had done wonders in smaller tournaments, but there were many in theforemost rank with whom he had found no opportunity to cross Pawns. Againthere were several rising stars throwing their bright, if fitful, rays across thehorizon, and anxious to test their brilliancies against the steadier lights of theluminaries of greater altitude.

Tchigorin also had not played in an international tournament for some years,and would doubtless be pleased to again try conclusions with his peers. And itwas felt that if these four could be secured success was certain.

Our energetic-we were nearly saying ambitious secretary approached ourpresident, Mr. Watney, and one of our vice-presidents, Mr. Horace Chapman,who both fell in with the idea and generously promised 50l. each. A smallcommittee was at once formed, nearly identical with our club committee, andalthough some seemed rather scared at the magnitude of the scheme and respon-

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sibilities, unity became strength, and they guaranteed that the club members’subscriptions should not reach less than 150l. A few special desires in the wayof competitors were approached, as well as some British experts, and when ev-erything was ripe, public announcement was made, further subscriptions wereinvited, advice was requested and’ promised full consideration.

The Committee had preliminarily determined on sixteen places, but whenentries were invited thirty-eight were actually received! And then the processof selection had to be undertaken, in doing which the first consideration wasstrength as shown by performances, and a minor one that of nationality ; butyoung players on the up grade were shown some preference to older ones onthe down, as they were probably a little better than their reputation. It wasremarked in committee: ’Who knows? We may bring a new genius to light’,and it is evident that these new experts can-not have the history of the olderones. At length twenty-two were selected and one reserve man, whose serviceswere however never required. One strong player wished to enter incog., but thecondition was declined and the entry lost.

We had now fairly entered on our arduous labours. Special arrangementswere made with the Queen’s Hotel, and many of the masters availed themselvesof them. The town authorities lent the large room of the Brassey Institute,which is close to the sea front, and several smaller rooms in it free of all charges,and some special tasks were delegated to individual members. Mr. Womersley,for example, undertook the heavy duty of the arrangement of the room, andgetting out scoring cards, etc. Mr. King looked after the distinguishing badges,and so on, all under the eagle eye of our general. Thus everything was soon inreadmess for the new battle of Hastings. It will therefore be seen that theTournament was largely a simple outgrowth of the constant activity of theflourishing Hastings and St. Leonards Chess Club which, fortunately situatedin the most picturesque part of our South Coast, has from a small beginninggradually but surely grown to its present prominent position. It might almostbe said that it was the natural development of their annual events, at which themaster element was always a feature.

We will now introduce our competitors and give the regulations, etc. underwhich they played, and when they have finished we will give a short account oftheir history.

2.3 Regulations of the International Tournament

2.3.1 Rules (Revised International Code).

2.3.2 Social Arrangements.

2.4 The Opening Day

Part II

The Play

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Chapter 3

August 5

3.1 Burn, Amos v. Von Bardeleben, Curt

Notes by S. Tinsley

1. d4, d5 2. c4, e6 3. Nc3, Nf6 4. Nf3, Be7 5. e3, O-O 6. Be2

8 rmbl0skZ7 opo0apop6 0Z0Zpm0Z5 Z0ZpZ0Z04 0ZPO0Z0Z3 Z0M0ONZ02 PO0ZBOPO1 S0AQJ0ZR

a b c d e f g h

In a very similar position recently (Steinitz v. Lasker, St. Petersburg, Jan-uary 9, 1896) the first player proceeds with c5, which is doubtless generallyregarded with distrust. It is curious that White seems to have no better movethan the text, which appears to amount to nothing if the Bishop has to takethe Pawn subsequently. Ne5 has points, supported later by f4, and that mayeventually turn out to be the strongest continuation.

6. -, dXc4 7. O-O, c5 8. dXc5, BXc5 9. BXc4, a6 10. Qe2, b5 11.Bb3, Bb7 12. Bd2

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8 rm0l0skZ7 ZbZ0Zpop6 pZ0Zpm0Z5 Zpa0Z0Z04 0Z0Z0Z0Z3 ZBM0ONZ02 PO0AQOPO1 S0Z0ZRJ0

a b c d e f g h

12. Rd1 suggests itself at once as a more vigorous line of play.

12. e4 would be good now, but for the reply b4.

12. -, Nbd7 13. Rfd1, Qe7 14. Be1, b4 15. Na4

8 rZ0Z0skZ7 ZbZnlpop6 pZ0Zpm0Z5 Z0a0Z0Z04 No0Z0Z0Z3 ZBZ0ONZ02 PO0ZQOPO1 S0ZRA0J0

a b c d e f g h

The question naturally occurs, what is the future of this Piece? Nb1 wasprobably superior, notwithstanding appearances to the contrary. AfterwardsNd2, and then to c4, or f1 as circumstances suggest.

15. -, Bd6 16. Qd3, Bb8 17. Rac1, BXf3

3.1. BURN, AMOS V. VON BARDELEBEN, CURT 17

8 ra0Z0skZ7 Z0Znlpop6 pZ0Zpm0Z5 Z0Z0Z0Z04 No0Z0Z0Z3 ZBZQObZ02 PO0Z0OPO1 Z0SRA0J0

a b c d e f g h

The exchange, not generally favourable in such positions, is here evidently inBlack’s favour. He makes a doubled Pawn at once, and has many good prospectsof a King’s side attack.

18. gXf3, Ne5 19. Qe2, g5 20. Rd4, a5 21. f4, gXf4 22. RXf4, Kh823. f3

8 ra0Z0s0j7 Z0Z0lpZp6 0Z0Zpm0Z5 o0Z0m0Z04 No0Z0S0Z3 ZBZ0OPZ02 PO0ZQZ0O1 Z0S0A0J0

a b c d e f g h

White has already drifted into a most unsatisfactory position, and this is oneof the best of a number of poor defences. It will be noted that White’s Rookis in a line with Black’s black Bishop, and that some means must be found toprevent a fatal attack by Black’s Queen to a4 later.

23. -, Nh5 24. Rd4, Ba7 25. Bh4, Qb7 26. Re4, f5


8 rZ0Z0s0j7 aqZ0Z0Zp6 0Z0ZpZ0Z5 o0Z0mpZn4 No0ZRZ0A3 ZBZ0OPZ02 PO0ZQZ0O1 Z0S0Z0J0

a b c d e f g h

A very charming resource, the point of which is not at first sight apparent,but is disclosed in the following moves.

27. RXe5, Qg7+ 28. Kh1, QXe5 29. Rc6, Ng7 30. Bf2, Rad8 31.Nb6, BXb6 32. RXb6, Qc5 33. e4

8 0Z0s0s0j7 Z0Z0Z0mp6 0S0ZpZ0Z5 o0l0ZpZ04 0o0ZPZ0Z3 ZBZ0ZPZ02 PO0ZQA0O1 Z0Z0Z0ZK

a b c d e f g h

We have indicated a few weak points in White’s play in our 2nd, 3rd, and 4thnotes. We are informed, and the game bears out the statements, that White wasshort of time at one or two points. In such a difficult game it is no wonder Whitewent astray under those circumstances. In the latter part of this game we cansuggest no variation satisfactory to him. On the other hand, Herr Bardeleben,if by no means enterprising conducts his attack with dealy accuracy.

33. -, Qc1+ 34. Be1, fXe4 35. QXe4, Rf4 36. Qe2, Rdf8 37. Kg2,RXf3 38. Qe5, a4

3.2. JANOWSKI, DAWID V. BLACKBURNE, JOSEPH 19

8 0Z0Z0s0j7 Z0Z0Z0mp6 0S0ZpZ0Z5 Z0Z0L0Z04 po0Z0Z0Z3 ZBZ0ZrZ02 PO0Z0ZKO1 Z0l0A0Z0

a b c d e f g h

Leading up to a very pretty winning move, Qc4

39. BXa4, Qc4 40. Bb5, Qg4+

8 0Z0Z0s0j7 Z0Z0Z0mp6 0S0ZpZ0Z5 ZBZ0L0Z04 0o0Z0ZqZ3 Z0Z0ZrZ02 PO0Z0ZKO1 Z0Z0A0Z0

a b c d e f g h

White resigns

41.Kh1 Rf1+ 42.Bxf1 Rxf1#

41.Bg3 Rf2+ 42.Kh1 Qd1+

3.2 Janowski, Dawid v. Blackburne, Joseph

Notes by S. Tinsley

1. e4, e6 2. d4, d5 3. Nc3, dXe4


8 rmblkans7 opo0Zpop6 0Z0ZpZ0Z5 Z0Z0Z0Z04 0Z0OpZ0Z3 Z0M0Z0Z02 POPZ0OPO1 S0AQJBMR

a b c d e f g h

There appears to be no real objection to this. I played it, probably for thefirst time in my life, against Lasker in this Tournament, and one leading criticremarked that it was my favourite variation!

4. NXe4, Nf6 5. Bd3, Nbd7 6. Nf3, NXe4 7. BXe4, Nf6 8. Bd3

8 rZblka0s7 opo0Zpop6 0Z0Zpm0Z5 Z0Z0Z0Z04 0Z0O0Z0Z3 Z0ZBZNZ02 POPZ0OPO1 S0AQJ0ZR

a b c d e f g h

The thin trap, the Queen’s Pawn left apparently undefended, occurs in manysimilar positions.

8. -, Bd6 9. O-O, O-O 10. Bg5, h6 11. Bh4, Be7 12. Qe2, Nd513. Bg3, Bd6 14. c4, BXg3 15. hXg3


8 rZbl0skZ7 opo0Zpo06 0Z0ZpZ0o5 Z0ZnZ0Z04 0ZPO0Z0Z3 Z0ZBZNO02 PO0ZQOPZ1 S0Z0ZRJ0

a b c d e f g h

Rather preferable, possibly, is 15. cXd5, Bd6 16. dXe6, BXe6 17. Qe4, g6 ,White having, at all events, a good game.

15. -, Nf6 16. Rad1, Bd7 17. Ne5, Bc6 18. Bc2, Qd6 19. f4, Be820. g4, g6 21. Qf2, Kg7 22. g5, Ng8 23. Qh4, f6

8 rZ0ZbsnZ7 opo0Z0j06 0Z0lpopo5 Z0Z0M0O04 0ZPO0O0L3 Z0Z0Z0Z02 POBZ0ZPZ1 Z0ZRZRJ0

a b c d e f g h

A somewhat unexpected move, which improves in appearance the more it isexamined. One effect is to give Black a good deal more freedom for his Kingand other Pieces.

24. gXf6+, NXf6 25. Rf3, Ng8 26. Rg3


8 rZ0ZbsnZ7 opo0Z0j06 0Z0lpZpo5 Z0Z0M0Z04 0ZPO0O0L3 Z0Z0Z0S02 POBZ0ZPZ1 Z0ZRZ0J0

a b c d e f g h

White intended evidently to capture the g6 Pawn with Bishop or Knight ifnow 26. BXg6, BXg6 27. Rg3, Rf6 and Black can defend by Ne7

26. -, Rf6 27. Kh1, Rd8 28. c5, Qf8 29. Ng4

8 0Z0sblnZ7 opo0Z0j06 0Z0Zpspo5 Z0O0Z0Z04 0Z0O0ONL3 Z0Z0Z0S02 POBZ0ZPZ1 Z0ZRZ0ZK

a b c d e f g h

This gains the exchange at once, but White is afterwards soon in difficulties.Sounder play was first Bishop to e4 or to b3.

29. -, Rd5 30. NXf6, NXf6 31. f5, eXf5 32. Qf4


8 0Z0Zbl0Z7 opo0Z0j06 0Z0Z0mpo5 Z0OrZpZ04 0Z0O0L0Z3 Z0Z0Z0S02 POBZ0ZPZ1 Z0ZRZ0ZK

a b c d e f g h

With an attack on the Pawn on c7. Black, it may be noted, threatened Pawnto g5, then Pawn to f4, and White’s danger is Queen and King in line. 32. -,Ng4 33. Bb3, Rd7 34. Re1, Re7

8 0Z0Zbl0Z7 opo0s0j06 0Z0Z0Zpo5 Z0O0ZpZ04 0Z0O0LnZ3 ZBZ0Z0S02 PO0Z0ZPZ1 Z0Z0S0ZK

a b c d e f g h

An uncommonly clever offer of the exchange of Pieces. If now 34. Rxe7Qxe7, and mate is threatened. In fact, Black would win a Rook by the check ath4, or gain a winning position after the exchange.

35. Rf1, Bb5 36. QXg4


8 0Z0Z0l0Z7 opo0s0j06 0Z0Z0Zpo5 ZbO0ZpZ04 0Z0O0ZQZ3 ZBZ0Z0S02 PO0Z0ZPZ1 Z0Z0ZRZK

a b c d e f g h

At first sight curious; but White presumably considered it the least of severalevils. Black’s Knight is the difficulty, being so strongly posted, and he must winsomething sooner or later. If now 36. Rxg4, Bxg4, and that is worse. But thetext move speedily loses the game.

36. -, fXg4 37. RXf8, KXf8 38. RXg4, g5 39. d5, Re1+ 40. Kh2,Rc1 41. a4

8 0Z0Z0j0Z7 opo0Z0Z06 0Z0Z0Z0o5 ZbOPZ0o04 PZ0Z0ZRZ3 ZBZ0Z0Z02 0O0Z0ZPJ1 Z0s0Z0Z0

a b c d e f g h

There is nothing but plain sailing for Black after the exchanges about move36. But it was M. Janowski’s custom to ’play it out to the bitter end in everycase, and this principle he carries out here to the fullest extent.

41. -, Ba6 42. d6, RXc5 43. d7, Ke7 44. Rd4, Kd8 45. Be6, Re546. Bf7, b6 47. Bd5, Re7 48. Bc6, Re6 49. Bf3, Rd6 50. Re4, RXd751. Re5, Rd6 52. b4, Bc8 53. b5, Bd7 54. Bd5, Rf6 55. Re2, c6 56.bXc6, BXc6 57. BXc6, RXc6 58. Re4, Kd7 59. Kg3, h5 60. Kf3, Rc3+

3.3. SCHLECHTER, CARL V. POLLOCK, WILLIAM 25

61. Kf2, Kd6 62. Ke2, Ra3 63. Kf2, a5

8 0Z0Z0Z0Z7 Z0Z0Z0Z06 0o0j0Z0Z5 o0Z0Z0op4 PZ0ZRZ0Z3 s0Z0Z0Z02 0Z0Z0JPZ1 Z0Z0Z0Z0

a b c d e f g h

A curious, but not a brilliant game. White should have done better. Black’sgenius is observable at critical points.

3.3 Schlechter, Carl v. Pollock, William

Comments missing due to missing pages

1. e4, e5 2. Nf3, Nc6 3. Bb5, a6 4. Ba4, Nf6 5. Nc3, Bb4 6. Nd5,Bc5

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a b c d e f g h

7. d3, h6 8. Be3, BXe3 9. fXe3, d6 10. O-O, Be6


8 rZ0lkZ0s7 Zpo0Zpo06 pZnobm0o5 Z0ZNo0Z04 BZ0ZPZ0Z3 Z0ZPONZ02 POPZ0ZPO1 S0ZQZRJ0

a b c d e f g h

11. NXf6+, QXf6 12. Nd4, Qg5 13. NXc6, QXe3+ 14. Kh1, Bd715. NXe5, BXa4

8 rZ0ZkZ0s7 Zpo0Zpo06 pZ0o0Z0o5 Z0Z0M0Z04 bZ0ZPZ0Z3 Z0ZPl0Z02 POPZ0ZPO1 S0ZQZRZK

a b c d e f g h

16. NXf7, O-O 17. Qh5, Be8 18. Rf3, BXf7 19. QXf7+, RXf7 20.RXe3, Rf2

3.4. MASON, J. V. TARRASCH, SIEGBERT 27

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a b c d e f g h

21. Rae1, Raf8 22. Kg1, RXc2 23. R3e2, RXe2 24. RXe2

8 0Z0Z0skZ7 Zpo0Z0o06 pZ0o0Z0o5 Z0Z0Z0Z04 0Z0ZPZ0Z3 Z0ZPZ0Z02 PO0ZRZPO1 Z0Z0Z0J0

a b c d e f g h

Draw

3.4 Mason, J. v. Tarrasch, Siegbert

Notes by R. Teichmann.

1. e4, e5 2. Nf3, Nc6 3. Bc4, Bc5 4. Nc3, Nf6 5. d3, d6 6. Be3,Bb6 7. Qd2, Be6 8. Bb5


8 rZ0lkZ0s7 opo0Zpop6 0anobm0Z5 ZBZ0o0Z04 0Z0ZPZ0Z3 Z0MPANZ02 POPL0OPO1 S0Z0J0ZR

a b c d e f g h

Entirely against the spirit of the Giuoco Piano the exchange of the King’sBishop for the Black Queen’s Knight is itself ill-judged, and besides strengthensthe Black centre Pawns.

8. -, O-O 9. BXc6, bXc6 10. Bg5

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a b c d e f g h

Losing another move.

10. -, Ba5 11. a3, c5 12. O-O, Rb8 13. Rfb1, c6 14. h3, Kh8 15.Qc1


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a b c d e f g h

White’s play is somewhat eccentric and without any set plan. Qe2 followedby Bd2 appears to be preferable.

15. -, h6 16. Be3, Ng8 17. Ne2, f5

8 0s0l0snj7 o0Z0Z0o06 0ZpobZ0o5 a0o0opZ04 0Z0ZPZ0Z3 O0ZPANZP2 0OPZNOPZ1 SRL0Z0J0

a b c d e f g h

Black has now an excellent development, and with this move inaugurates astrong attack.

18. eXf5, BXf5 19. Nh2, Bb6 20. Ng3, Bc8


8 0sbl0snj7 o0Z0Z0o06 0apo0Z0o5 Z0o0o0Z04 0Z0Z0Z0Z3 O0ZPA0MP2 0OPZ0OPM1 SRL0Z0J0

a b c d e f g h

He prefers this to Be6 in order to be able to play Pawn to d5 in answer toNe4, viz. 20. -, Bc8 21. Ne4, d5 22. NXc5, d4, winning a Piece which wouldnot have been feasible with the Bishop at e6.

21. Qd1, Rb7 22. Qh5, Rbf7 23. Rf1

8 0Zbl0snj7 o0Z0Zro06 0apo0Z0o5 Z0o0o0ZQ4 0Z0Z0Z0Z3 O0ZPA0MP2 0OPZ0OPM1 S0Z0ZRJ0

a b c d e f g h

White has lost much time with his Queen and Rook, which has been usedby Black for a very favourable disposition of his forces on the King’s side.

23. -, Qc7 24. c4


8 0ZbZ0snj7 o0l0Zro06 0apo0Z0o5 Z0o0o0ZQ4 0ZPZ0Z0Z3 O0ZPA0MP2 0O0Z0OPM1 S0Z0ZRJ0

a b c d e f g h

This makes the Queen’s Pawn fixed and weak ; but it is difficult to suggesta satisfactory line of play for White.

24. -, Ne7 25. Qe2, Ng6 26. Qd2, Nf4 27. f3, d5 28. BXf4, eXf429. Ne2, Rd8 30. Qc3

8 0Zbs0Z0j7 o0l0Zro06 0apZ0Z0o5 Z0opZ0Z04 0ZPZ0o0Z3 O0LPZPZP2 0O0ZNZPM1 S0Z0ZRJ0

a b c d e f g h

Time expired; In this position Dr. Tarrasch, under the impression that hehad made his 30th move already, exceeded his time, and the game was claimedby Mason. There can be no doubt that, on the merits of the position, Dr.Tarrasch ought to have won the game. The simplest plan seems to be to doublethe Rooks on the King’s file, after which White’s position seems quite hopeless; the scope of his Knights being very limited and a defence of the weak Queen’sPawn in the long run impossible. [ Mr. Mason drew his opponent’s attention tohis clock more than once, and informed him that he had only made twenty-nine


moves but unfortunately the doctor had written his name at move one, and wassure he had made thirty moves. -Ed. ]

3.5 Chigorin, Mikhail v. Pillsbury, Harry

Notes by E. Lesker.

1. e4, e5 2. f4, Bc5 3. Nf3, d6 4. Bc4, Nc6 5. Nc3, Nf6 6. d3,Bg4 7. h3, BXf3

8 rZ0lkZ0s7 opo0Zpop6 0Zno0m0Z5 Z0a0o0Z04 0ZBZPO0Z3 Z0MPZbZP2 POPZ0ZPZ1 S0AQJ0ZR

a b c d e f g h

An early exchange of Bishop for Knight being as a rule objectionable, someof the best players prefer to remove this Bishop to e6, relying on the speedydevelopment of their Pieces, which, in their opinion, forms a compensation forthe double Pawn (after Bxe6)

8. QXf3, Nd4

3.5. CHIGORIN, MIKHAIL V. PILLSBURY, HARRY 33

8 rZ0lkZ0s7 opo0Zpop6 0Z0o0m0Z5 Z0a0o0Z04 0ZBmPO0Z3 Z0MPZQZP2 POPZ0ZPZ1 S0A0J0ZR

a b c d e f g h

To remove Queen to d1 is hardly advisable. Although there might be no vitalobjection against it, yet it would seem that after Qd1, Nd7, Black will obtaina free and open game with many good chances, for no sacrifice in material orposition whatever.

9. Qg3, NXc2+ 10. Kd1, NXa1 11. QXg7, Kd7

8 rZ0l0Z0s7 opokZpLp6 0Z0o0m0Z5 Z0a0o0Z04 0ZBZPO0Z3 Z0MPZ0ZP2 PO0Z0ZPZ1 m0AKZ0ZR

a b c d e f g h

The only possible move in this position, as proved by ’book’ long ago thereply to 11. Rf8, for instance, might be 11. -, Rf8 12. fXe5, dXe5 13. Rf1, Be714. Bg5, Nh5 15. BXf7+, Kd7 16. QXh7 when obviously Black’s game mustfall to pieces.

12. fXe5, dXe5 13. Rf1, Be7 14. QXf7


8 rZ0l0Z0s7 opokaQZp6 0Z0Z0m0Z5 Z0Z0o0Z04 0ZBZPZ0Z3 Z0MPZ0ZP2 PO0Z0ZPZ1 m0AKZRZ0

a b c d e f g h

Although Mr. Tchigorin must have had his reasons why he should preferthis capture to the apparently stronger and more natural continuation by Bg5,we fail to see what Black could have replied to such an attack. To corroborateour opinion we give the following variations :-

14.Bg5 Rg8

( 14...Kc8 15.Bxf6 Bxf6 16.Rxf6 Rg8 17.Qxh7 Rxg2 18.Qf5+ Kb8 (18...Qd7 19.Be6 ) 19.Rxf7 Rg8 20.Qxe5 and Black is quite helpless.)

15.Qxf7 Rxg5

( 15...Qf8 16.Qe6+ Kd8 17.Rxf6 )

( 15...Rf8 16.Qe6+ Ke8 17.Nd5 Nxd5 18.Rxf8+ Kxf8 19.Bxd5 Ke820.Qf7+ Kd7 21.Qf5+ and wins Queen or checkmates in two. )

( 15...Kc8 16.Bxf6 Rf8 17.Bxe7 Rxf7 18.Rxf7 speedily regaining theQueen. )

16.Qe6+ Ke8 17.Rxf6 Rg7 18.Nd5 c6

( 18...Qd6 19.Nxc7+ Qxc7 20.Bb5+ Kd8 21.Rf8+ Bxf8 22.Qe8 )

19.Qxe5 Rc8 20.Nxe7 Rxe7 21.Rf8+ )

14. -, Kc8 15. Bg5, Rf8 16. Qe6+, Kb8 17. Bh6, Re8 18. QXe5,Nd7 19. Qh5, Nb6

3.5. CHIGORIN, MIKHAIL V. PILLSBURY, HARRY 35

8 rj0lrZ0Z7 opo0a0Zp6 0m0Z0Z0A5 Z0Z0Z0ZQ4 0ZBZPZ0Z3 Z0MPZ0ZP2 PO0Z0ZPZ1 m0ZKZRZ0

a b c d e f g h

So far Black’s defensive maneuvers have been perfect. Although he is aRook ahead, the strong position of all of the White men and Pawns, the blockedpositions of the King and Queen’s Rook, and finally, the exposure of the Knightat a1, place it beyond doubt that White must be in the advantage. Black ought,therefore, not to disdain a possible draw. His best course seems to be-

19. -, Bf8 20. Bg5, Be7 21. Bh6, Bf8 22. Be3, Bg7 23. QXh7, BXc3 24.bXc3

or 23.Kd2 Ne5when Black has a great many chances for a successful counter-attack. The

move actually made makes it impossible for him to bring his Rook at Bishop’ssquare speedily into play, as now Bf8 would be answered by 21. Qxe8 Qxe8 22.Rxf8

20. Bd5, a6 21. Kd2, NXd5 22. NXd5, Rg8 23. g4, Bb4+

8 rj0l0ZrZ7 Zpo0Z0Zp6 pZ0Z0Z0A5 Z0ZNZ0ZQ4 0a0ZPZPZ3 Z0ZPZ0ZP2 PO0J0Z0Z1 m0Z0ZRZ0

a b c d e f g h


An ingenious maneuver, whose outcome is that the Bishop is exchanged forthe Knight. Pretty though it is, it appears doubtful whether it was now theopportune moment to exchange anything which only makes the White Pawnsto much stronger and his King safer. The right play seems to be-

( 23...Bc5 24.Rxa1 c6 25.Bf4+

( 25.Nc3 Qd4 26.Rc1 Ka7 27.Qxc5+ Qxc5 28.Be3 Qxe3+ 29.Kxe3Rgf8 Good chances for the ending. )

25...Ka7 26.Nc7 Qd4 )

24. NXb4, Qd4 25. Nc2, NXc2 26. KXc2, Rg6 27. Bd2, Rd6 28.Rf3, Qa4+ 29. Kc1

8 rj0Z0Z0Z7 Zpo0Z0Zp6 pZ0s0Z0Z5 Z0Z0Z0ZQ4 qZ0ZPZPZ3 Z0ZPZRZP2 PO0A0Z0Z1 Z0J0Z0Z0

a b c d e f g h

Of course not 39. Kb1, on account of Qd1+.

29. -, QXa2 30. Bc3, Rc6 31. QXh7, b5 32. Qe7, Qb3 33. Kd2,a5 34. Rf5, Kb7 35. Rc5, Raa6 36. g5, RXc5 37. QXc5, Rc6 38. Qd5,Qa4 39. g6, b4 40. g7

3.6. ALBIN, ADOLF V. BIRD, HENRY 37

8 0Z0Z0Z0Z7 Zko0Z0O06 0ZrZ0Z0Z5 o0ZQZ0Z04 qo0ZPZ0Z3 Z0APZ0ZP2 0O0J0Z0Z1 Z0Z0Z0Z0

a b c d e f g h

The decisive maneuver. Nothing can stop that Pawn, nor has the BlackQueen any checks for the present.

40. -, bXc3+ 41. bXc3, Qa1 42. g8Q, QXc3+ 43. Ke2, Qc2+ 44.Kf3, Qd1+ 45. Kg3, Qg1+ 46. Kh4, Qf2+ 47. Kh5, Qf3+ 48. Qg4,Qf6 49. Qgf5, Qh6+ 50. Kg4, Qg7+ 51. Qg5

8 0Z0Z0Z0Z7 Zko0Z0l06 0ZrZ0Z0Z5 o0ZQZ0L04 0Z0ZPZKZ3 Z0ZPZ0ZP2 0Z0Z0Z0Z1 Z0Z0Z0Z0

a b c d e f g h

At last the moment has arrived - which by necessity had to arrive sooner orlater, the Black Rook being pinned where the checks have exhausted themselves,and Black therefore resigns the hopeless fight.

3.6 Albin, Adolf v. Bird, Henry

Notes by E. Schiffers.


1. Nf3, f5 2. b3, Nf6 3. Bb2, e6 4. e3, Be7

8 rmblkZ0s7 opopa0op6 0Z0Zpm0Z5 Z0Z0ZpZ04 0Z0Z0Z0Z3 ZPZ0ONZ02 PAPO0OPO1 SNZQJBZR

a b c d e f g h

Here Bd6 can also be played ; see move 11.

5. Nc3, b6 6. d4, Bb7 7. Bd3, O-O 8. O-O, Qe8 9. Ne2, Nc6 10.c4, Nd8 11. Nf4, Bd6 12. Ne5, Nf7 13. Be2, BXe5

8 rZ0ZqskZ7 obopZnop6 0o0Zpm0Z5 Z0Z0apZ04 0ZPO0M0Z3 ZPZ0O0Z02 PA0ZBOPO1 S0ZQZRJ0

a b c d e f g h

I think this move is not advantageous for Black, but that Pawn to c5 followedby Bc7 would be better.

14. dXe5, Ne4 15. f3, Nc5 16. b4, Na6 17. Qd2, Qe7 18. a3, c519. Rad1, Rfd8 20. b5, Nc7 21. Qc3, Nh8


8 rZ0s0Zkm7 obmpl0op6 0o0ZpZ0Z5 ZPo0OpZ04 0ZPZ0M0Z3 O0L0OPZ02 0A0ZBZPO1 Z0ZRZRJ0

a b c d e f g h

21. -, d6 22. eXd6, NXd6 is better.

22. Kh1

8 rZ0s0Zkm7 obmpl0op6 0o0ZpZ0Z5 ZPo0OpZ04 0ZPZ0M0Z3 O0L0OPZ02 0A0ZBZPO1 Z0ZRZRZK

a b c d e f g h

In this and the following move White prepares for g4, but afterwards changeshis mind ; the position of the White King on h1 with Black’s Bishop at b7 isfraught with danger. It would have been better at once to double the Rooks onthe Queen’s file.

22. -, Ng6 23. Rg1, Rf8 24. Rd2, Rf7 25. Rgd1, Rd8 26. Rd6, NXf4


8 0Z0s0ZkZ7 obmplrop6 0o0SpZ0Z5 ZPo0OpZ04 0ZPZ0m0Z3 O0L0OPZ02 0A0ZBZPO1 Z0ZRZ0ZK

a b c d e f g h

Not Ne8 on account of 27. Ne6, Nxd6 28. Nxd8.

27. eXf4, Ne8 28. R6d2, g6

8 0Z0snZkZ7 obZplrZp6 0o0ZpZpZ5 ZPo0OpZ04 0ZPZ0O0Z3 O0L0ZPZ02 0A0SBZPO1 Z0ZRZ0ZK

a b c d e f g h

Perhaps d6 is better, or even d5.

29. a4, Ng7 30. a5, Qh4 31. g3


8 0Z0s0ZkZ7 obZpZrmp6 0o0ZpZpZ5 OPo0OpZ04 0ZPZ0O0l3 Z0L0ZPO02 0A0SBZ0O1 Z0ZRZ0ZK

a b c d e f g h

Bc1 could have been played ; the actual move weakens the Pawn at f3.

31. -, Qh6 32. aXb6, aXb6 33. Rd6, g5 34. RXb6

8 0Z0s0ZkZ7 ZbZpZrmp6 0S0ZpZ0l5 ZPo0Opo04 0ZPZ0O0Z3 Z0L0ZPO02 0A0ZBZ0O1 Z0ZRZ0ZK

a b c d e f g h

He ought to have played fxg5, Qxg5 ; 35. Bc1

34. -, gXf4 35. Bc1


8 0Z0s0ZkZ7 ZbZpZrmp6 0S0ZpZ0l5 ZPo0OpZ04 0ZPZ0o0Z3 Z0L0ZPO02 0Z0ZBZ0O1 Z0ARZ0ZK

a b c d e f g h

Rxb7 will not do on account of fxg3.

35. -, Nh5 36. Rg1

8 0Z0s0ZkZ7 ZbZpZrZp6 0S0ZpZ0l5 ZPo0OpZn4 0ZPZ0o0Z3 Z0L0ZPO02 0Z0ZBZ0O1 Z0A0Z0SK

a b c d e f g h

If Bxf4 then Nxf4 ; 37. gxf4, Rg7; 38. Rg7 Kh1, with a strong attack; Whitehas not time to capture the Bishop at b7.

36. -, Rb8 37. Rd6, Rg7 38. Rg2


8 0s0Z0ZkZ7 ZbZpZ0sp6 0Z0SpZ0l5 ZPo0OpZn4 0ZPZ0o0Z3 Z0L0ZPO02 0Z0ZBZRO1 Z0A0Z0ZK

a b c d e f g h

Qe1 was better; Black could now force the win by 38...Nxg3+ 39.Rxg3 Rxg340.Bxf4 Rxf3 41.Bxf3 Qxf4 42.Kg2 Ra8 and wins.

38. -, Kh8

39. Qe1, Rbg8 40. Kg1, fXg3

8 0Z0Z0Zrj7 ZbZpZ0sp6 0Z0SpZ0l5 ZPo0OpZn4 0ZPZ0Z0Z3 Z0Z0ZPo02 0Z0ZBZRO1 Z0A0L0J0

a b c d e f g h

A pretty but not altogether sound continuation: 40. Qg6 decided the gameimmediately.

41. BXh6, gXh2+ 42. KXh2, RXg2+ 43. Kh3


8 0Z0Z0Zrj7 ZbZpZ0Zp6 0Z0SpZ0A5 ZPo0OpZn4 0ZPZ0Z0Z3 Z0Z0ZPZK2 0Z0ZBZrZ1 Z0Z0L0Z0

a b c d e f g h

If Kh1, then Rxe2.

43. -, R2g6 44. Be3

8 0Z0Z0Zrj7 ZbZpZ0Zp6 0Z0SpZrZ5 ZPo0OpZn4 0ZPZ0Z0Z3 Z0Z0APZK2 0Z0ZBZ0Z1 Z0Z0L0Z0

a b c d e f g h

He should have played 44. Qc1, Rg3+ 45. Kh4, Rg2 46. Qh1, RXe2 47.RXd7, BXf3 48. Bg7+, RXg7 49. Rd8+, Rg8 50. RXg8+, KXg8 51. QXf3

44. -, f4 45. Bf2, Rh6 46. Bh4, Ng3 47. RXd7, NXe2 48. Rd8

3.7. LASKER, E. V. MARCO, G. 45

8 0Z0S0Zrj7 ZbZ0Z0Zp6 0Z0ZpZ0s5 ZPo0O0Z04 0ZPZ0o0A3 Z0Z0ZPZK2 0Z0ZnZ0Z1 Z0Z0L0Z0

a b c d e f g h

If Rxb7, then Ng8, wins.

48. -, RXd8 49. Kg2, Rg8+ 50. Kf2, RXh4 51. KXe2, Rh3 52. Qc3,BXf3+

8 0Z0Z0Zrj7 Z0Z0Z0Zp6 0Z0ZpZ0Z5 ZPo0O0Z04 0ZPZ0o0Z3 Z0L0ZbZr2 0Z0ZKZ0Z1 Z0Z0Z0Z0

a b c d e f g h

White resigns.

3.7 Lasker, E. v. Marco, G.

Notes by Dr. Tarrasch.

1. d4, d5 2. Nf3, e6 3. c4, Nf6 4. Nc3, Be7 5. Bf4, O-O 6. Qc2


8 rmbl0skZ7 opo0apop6 0Z0Zpm0Z5 Z0ZpZ0Z04 0ZPO0A0Z3 Z0M0ZNZ02 POQZPOPO1 S0Z0JBZR

a b c d e f g h

e3 was preferable. The Queen has seldom a favourable position on the c filein the Queen’s Gambit, besides which the development of the King’s side wasmore opportune.

6. -, c6

8 rmbl0skZ7 opZ0apop6 0ZpZpm0Z5 Z0ZpZ0Z04 0ZPO0A0Z3 Z0M0ZNZ02 POQZPOPO1 S0Z0JBZR

a b c d e f g h

To moe the Pawn first one stop and a few moves later another stop is noproof of a well-considered plan. He might play at once c5, and continue with 6.-, c5 7. dXc5, dXc4 8. Rd1, Qa5

7. e3, b6


8 rmbl0skZ7 o0Z0apop6 0opZpm0Z5 Z0ZpZ0Z04 0ZPO0A0Z3 Z0M0ONZ02 POQZ0OPO1 S0Z0JBZR

a b c d e f g h

Black is cramped through his sixth move, and has hardly another way ofdevelopment, although the Bishop on b7 is locked up by two Pawns.

8. a3

8 rmbl0skZ7 o0Z0apop6 0opZpm0Z5 Z0ZpZ0Z04 0ZPO0A0Z3 O0M0ONZ02 0OQZ0OPO1 S0Z0JBZR

a b c d e f g h

Unnecessary.

8. -, Bb7 9. cXd5


8 rm0l0skZ7 obZ0apop6 0opZpm0Z5 Z0ZPZ0Z04 0Z0O0A0Z3 O0M0ONZ02 0OQZ0OPO1 S0Z0JBZR

a b c d e f g h

This Pawn exchange facilitates Black’s game.

9. -, eXd5 10. Bd3, c5 11. Nb5

8 rm0l0skZ7 obZ0apop6 0o0Z0m0Z5 ZNopZ0Z04 0Z0O0A0Z3 O0ZBONZ02 0OQZ0OPO1 S0Z0J0ZR

a b c d e f g h

White should here and in the next move exchange the Pawns, and not leavehis opponent a majority of Pawns on the Queen’s side. The text move and theconsequent attack should lead to a general retreat.

11. -, Nc6 12. Bf5


8 rZ0l0skZ7 obZ0apop6 0onZ0m0Z5 ZNopZBZ04 0Z0O0A0Z3 O0Z0ONZ02 0OQZ0OPO1 S0Z0J0ZR

a b c d e f g h

Probably in oder to play 13. Bc7, Qe8; 14. Kd6

12. -, g6 13. Bd3

8 rZ0l0skZ7 obZ0apZp6 0onZ0mpZ5 ZNopZ0Z04 0Z0O0A0Z3 O0ZBONZ02 0OQZ0OPO1 S0Z0J0ZR

a b c d e f g h

White ought at least to keep to his plan with Bh3.

13. -, Rc8


8 0Zrl0skZ7 obZ0apZp6 0onZ0mpZ5 ZNopZ0Z04 0Z0O0A0Z3 O0ZBONZ02 0OQZ0OPO1 S0Z0J0ZR

a b c d e f g h

Black could here drive back White’s Pieces with c4, a6 and b6, obtaining afar superior game.

14. dXc5, bXc5

8 0Zrl0skZ7 obZ0apZp6 0ZnZ0mpZ5 ZNopZ0Z04 0Z0Z0A0Z3 O0ZBONZ02 0OQZ0OPO1 S0Z0J0ZR

a b c d e f g h

I consider Bxc5 better. Black had then an isolated Queen’s Pawn, it is true,but it was not so weak as the two connected Pawns. He would provide theKnight with a strong square at e4, and the Pawn would have advanced sooneror later to e4 by the exchange of this Knight, the usual fate of the isolatedQueen’s Pawn.

15. O-O, Qd7


8 0ZrZ0skZ7 obZqapZp6 0ZnZ0mpZ5 ZNopZ0Z04 0Z0Z0A0Z3 O0ZBONZ02 0OQZ0OPO1 S0Z0ZRJ0

a b c d e f g h

The Queen was safer on b6.

16. Be2, Rfd8 17. Rfd1, Ne4

8 0Zrs0ZkZ7 obZqapZp6 0ZnZ0ZpZ5 ZNopZ0Z04 0Z0ZnA0Z3 O0Z0ONZ02 0OQZBOPO1 S0ZRZ0J0

a b c d e f g h

Even with other moves Black’s position is no longer a good one.

18. Nc3, NXc3 19. QXc3, d4


8 0Zrs0ZkZ7 obZqapZp6 0ZnZ0ZpZ5 Z0o0Z0Z04 0Z0o0A0Z3 O0L0ONZ02 0O0ZBOPO1 S0ZRZ0J0

a b c d e f g h

Black has no moves with any prospect of success.

20. Qc2, Na5 21. Ne5, Qe6 22. Qa4, Bf6

8 0Zrs0ZkZ7 obZ0ZpZp6 0Z0ZqapZ5 m0o0M0Z04 QZ0o0A0Z3 O0Z0O0Z02 0O0ZBOPO1 S0ZRZ0J0

a b c d e f g h

A grievous mistake Qf6 was forced.

23. Bg4, Qb6 24. BXc8, BXc8 25. b4, BXe5 26. BXe5, Nc6 27.bXc5, QXc5 28. BXd4, NXd4 29. RXd4

3.8. TINSLEY, SAMUEL V. MIESES, JACQUES 53

8 0Zbs0ZkZ7 o0Z0ZpZp6 0Z0Z0ZpZ5 Z0l0Z0Z04 QZ0S0Z0Z3 O0Z0O0Z02 0Z0Z0OPO1 S0Z0Z0J0

a b c d e f g h

Black resigns.

3.8 Tinsley, Samuel v. Mieses, Jacques

Notes by C. von Bardeleben.

1. d4, d5 2. e3, Nf6 3. Bd3, e6 4. Nf3, b6 5. O-O, Bb7 6. Ne5, g6

8 rm0lka0s7 obo0ZpZp6 0o0ZpmpZ5 Z0ZpM0Z04 0Z0O0Z0Z3 Z0ZBO0Z02 POPZ0OPO1 SNAQZRJ0

a b c d e f g h

The usual continuation Be7 is preferable.

7. Nd2, Bg7 8. b3


8 rm0lkZ0s7 obo0Zpap6 0o0ZpmpZ5 Z0ZpM0Z04 0Z0O0Z0Z3 ZPZBO0Z02 PZPM0OPO1 S0AQZRJ0

a b c d e f g h

8. c3 would be better, to be followed by Qc2 and e4.

8. -, Ne4 9. f4

8 rm0lkZ0s7 obo0Zpap6 0o0ZpZpZ5 Z0ZpM0Z04 0Z0OnO0Z3 ZPZBO0Z02 PZPM0ZPO1 S0AQZRJ0

a b c d e f g h

This move weakens the King’s Pawn (e Pawn); 9. g3, NXd2 10. BXd2, O-O11. Bc3 would be better.

9. -, f6 10. Ng4, f5 11. Ne5, Nd7 12. Ndf3, NXe5 13. NXe5, BXe514. fXe5

3.8. TINSLEY, SAMUEL V. MIESES, JACQUES 55

8 rZ0lkZ0s7 obo0Z0Zp6 0o0ZpZpZ5 Z0ZpOpZ04 0Z0OnZ0Z3 ZPZBO0Z02 PZPZ0ZPO1 S0AQZRJ0

a b c d e f g h

Preferable would be 14.dxe5. After 14. fxe5 has been done, Black is enabledto advance his King’s Knight’s and his King’s Rook’s Pawns, and to establishby this line of play a strong attack against the White King.

14. -, Qe7 15. a4, h5 16. a5, h4 17. BXe4, dXe4 18. Qe2, g5 19.c4, O-O-O

8 0Zks0Z0s7 obo0l0Z06 0o0ZpZ0Z5 O0Z0Opo04 0ZPOpZ0o3 ZPZ0O0Z02 0Z0ZQZPO1 S0A0ZRJ0

a b c d e f g h

Very well played. The attack of White is not so violent as it seems, but it isvery difficult to foresee that.

20. aXb6, aXb6 21. Ra2, Rhg8 22. Ba3, Qh7 23. c5, bXc5 24. dXc5


8 0Zks0ZrZ7 Zbo0Z0Zq6 0Z0ZpZ0Z5 Z0O0Opo04 0Z0ZpZ0o3 APZ0O0Z02 RZ0ZQZPO1 Z0Z0ZRJ0

a b c d e f g h

A mistake, which opens the Black Queen’s Rook file. He should havo played24. Bxc5.

24. -, Rd3 25. Qc2, Qd7

8 0ZkZ0ZrZ7 ZboqZ0Z06 0Z0ZpZ0Z5 Z0O0Opo04 0Z0ZpZ0o3 APZrO0Z02 RZQZ0ZPO1 Z0Z0ZRJ0

a b c d e f g h

White threatened 26. c6

26. Bc1, f4

3.9. SCHIFFERS, EMANUEL V. GUNSBERG, ISIDOR 57

8 0ZkZ0ZrZ7 ZboqZ0Z06 0Z0ZpZ0Z5 Z0O0O0o04 0Z0Zpo0o3 ZPZrO0Z02 RZQZ0ZPO1 Z0A0ZRJ0

a b c d e f g h

Decisive, for, if White answers 27. Re1, there follows Qd5.

27. eXf4, gXf4 28. BXf4, e3 29. Qc4, Rd2 30. RXd2, eXd2 31. Rd1,RXg2+ 32. Kf1, Qc6 33. Qd3, Ba6

8 0ZkZ0Z0Z7 Z0o0Z0Z06 bZqZpZ0Z5 Z0O0O0Z04 0Z0Z0A0o3 ZPZQZ0Z02 0Z0o0ZrO1 Z0ZRZKZ0

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White resigns

3.9 Schiffers, Emanuel v. Gunsberg, Isidor

Notes by J. H. Blackburne.

1. e4, e5 2. Nf3, Nc6 3. Nc3, a6


8 rZblkans7 ZpopZpop6 pZnZ0Z0Z5 Z0Z0o0Z04 0Z0ZPZ0Z3 Z0M0ZNZ02 POPO0OPO1 S0AQJBZR

a b c d e f g h

A mvoe not to be commended for second player, although Mr. Gunsberghas frequently played it with success when first player.

4. d4, eXd4 5. NXd4, Nge7 6. Bc4

8 rZblka0s7 Zpopmpop6 pZnZ0Z0Z5 Z0Z0Z0Z04 0ZBMPZ0Z3 Z0M0Z0Z02 POPZ0OPO1 S0AQJ0ZR

a b c d e f g h

The other Bishop to f4 is perhaps the stronger continuation.

6. -, b5 7. Bb3, NXd4 8. QXd4, d6 9. Qe3, Bb7 10. Qf3


8 rZ0lka0s7 Zbo0mpop6 pZ0o0Z0Z5 ZpZ0Z0Z04 0Z0ZPZ0Z3 ZBM0ZQZ02 POPZ0OPO1 S0A0J0ZR

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Castling or f4 is better. The Queen is not well posted on this square.

10. -, f6 11. Bf4, Ng6 12. O-O-O, Qd7 13. Bg3, O-O-O 14. Qe3

8 0Zks0a0s7 ZboqZ0op6 pZ0o0onZ5 ZpZ0Z0Z04 0Z0ZPZ0Z3 ZBM0L0A02 POPZ0OPO1 Z0JRZ0ZR

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This and the next few moves of the Queen does not advance White’s game.Qh5, followed by f4 or Rhe1 according to Black’s move, would have been astronger line of play.

14. -, Re8 15. Qa7


8 0ZkZra0s7 LboqZ0op6 pZ0o0onZ5 ZpZ0Z0Z04 0Z0ZPZ0Z3 ZBM0Z0A02 POPZ0OPO1 Z0JRZ0ZR

a b c d e f g h

This is a useless move.

15. -, Ne7 16. Rhe1

8 0ZkZra0s7 Lboqm0op6 pZ0o0o0Z5 ZpZ0Z0Z04 0Z0ZPZ0Z3 ZBM0Z0A02 POPZ0OPO1 Z0JRS0Z0

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f4, so as to enable the Queen when attacked to retire to f2, was preferable.

16. -, Nc6 17. Qe3, h5 18. f4, h4


8 0ZkZra0s7 ZboqZ0o06 pZno0o0Z5 ZpZ0Z0Z04 0Z0ZPO0o3 ZBM0L0A02 POPZ0ZPO1 Z0JRS0Z0

a b c d e f g h

Na4, getting rid of the White Bishop, would have given Black some chancesto win.

19. Bf2, g6 20. Nd5, Bg7 21. h3, f5 22. Qd3, fXe4 23. RXe4, RXe424. QXe4, Qf5 25. Qe3, Kb8

8 0j0Z0Z0s7 Zbo0Z0a06 pZno0ZpZ5 ZpZNZqZ04 0Z0Z0O0o3 ZBZ0L0ZP2 POPZ0APZ1 Z0JRZ0Z0

a b c d e f g h

To avoid Ne7, Nxe7 and Be6, winning the Queen.

26. Kb1


8 0j0Z0Z0s7 Zbo0Z0a06 pZno0ZpZ5 ZpZNZqZ04 0Z0Z0O0o3 ZBZ0L0ZP2 POPZ0APZ1 ZKZRZ0Z0

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There is no meaning in this move, f3 at once is more forcible.

26. -, Qh5 27. c3, Bh6 28. a4, g5 29. aXb5, gXf4 30. Qd3, aXb5

8 0j0Z0Z0s7 Zbo0Z0Z06 0Zno0Z0a5 ZpZNZ0Zq4 0Z0Z0o0o3 ZBOQZ0ZP2 0O0Z0APZ1 ZKZRZ0Z0

a b c d e f g h

There is nothing better, for if Na5, then Qd4, winning easily.

31. NXc7, Rd8 32. NXb5, Ba6 33. Bd5, Qe8 34. c4, BXb5 35.cXb5, Nb4 36. Ba7+

Black resigns. For if Kxa7, mate follows in three moves, and if Kc8 or Kc7,then Rc1, and mates in a few move moves. The finnish is neatly played byWhite.

3.10. STEINITZ, WILHELM V. VERGANI, BENIAMINO 63

8 0j0sqZ0Z7 A0Z0Z0Z06 0Z0o0Z0a5 ZPZBZ0Z04 0m0Z0o0o3 Z0ZQZ0ZP2 0O0Z0ZPZ1 ZKZRZ0Z0

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3.10 Steinitz, Wilhelm v. Vergani, Beniamino

Notes by H. N. Pillsbury.

1. e4, e6 2. d4, d5 3. Nc3, Nf6 4. e5, Nfd7 5. Nce2, c5 6. c3, cXd4

A premature exchange. Black obtains a very good game by 6. -, Qb6 7. f4,Nc6 8. Nf3, f6; in fact, White seems unable to develop his game so as to obtainany attack.

8 rmblka0s7 opZnZpop6 0Z0ZpZ0Z5 Z0ZpO0Z04 0Z0o0Z0Z3 Z0O0Z0Z02 PO0ZNOPO1 S0AQJBMR

a b c d e f g h

7. cXd4, Nc6 8. f4, Bb4+


8 rZblkZ0s7 opZnZpop6 0ZnZpZ0Z5 Z0ZpO0Z04 0a0O0O0Z3 Z0Z0Z0Z02 PO0ZNZPO1 S0AQJBMR

a b c d e f g h

Be7 was preferable.

9. Nc3, O-O 10. Nf3, f6 11. a3, BXc3+ 12. bXc3, a6 13. a4, Na514. Bd3, Qc7 15. Qc2, f5 16. g4

8 rZbZ0skZ7 ZplnZ0op6 pZ0ZpZ0Z5 m0ZpOpZ04 PZ0O0OPZ3 Z0OBZNZ02 0ZQZ0Z0O1 S0A0J0ZR

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This powerful advance gives White a tremendous attack.

16. -, g6 17. gXf5, eXf5 18. h4, Nb6 19. h5


8 rZbZ0skZ7 Zpl0Z0Zp6 pm0Z0ZpZ5 m0ZpOpZP4 PZ0O0O0Z3 Z0OBZNZ02 0ZQZ0Z0Z1 S0A0J0ZR

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Pursuing the attack with precision and vigour.

19. -, Kg7 20. hXg6, h6

8 rZbZ0s0Z7 Zpl0Z0j06 pm0Z0ZPo5 m0ZpOpZ04 PZ0O0O0Z3 Z0OBZNZ02 0ZQZ0Z0Z1 S0A0J0ZR

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If 20. -, hXg6 21. Qh2 with a winning position.

21. Qh2, Rh8


8 rZbZ0Z0s7 Zpl0Z0j06 pm0Z0ZPo5 m0ZpOpZ04 PZ0O0O0Z3 Z0OBZNZ02 0Z0Z0Z0L1 S0A0J0ZR

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If 21. -, QXc3+ 22. Ke2, Rh8 23. Bd2, winning a clear Piece.

22. Qh4, Qd8 23. Ba3, Nc6 24. Qh5, Nc4 25. Nh4, NXa3 26.NXf5+

8 rZbl0Z0s7 ZpZ0Z0j06 pZnZ0ZPo5 Z0ZpONZQ4 PZ0O0O0Z3 m0OBZ0Z02 0Z0Z0Z0Z1 S0Z0J0ZR

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Rxa3 would have won the second Pawn, and keep the attack well in hand.

26. -, BXf5 27. QXf5, Qf8


8 rZ0Z0l0s7 ZpZ0Z0j06 pZnZ0ZPo5 Z0ZpOQZ04 PZ0O0O0Z3 m0OBZ0Z02 0Z0Z0Z0Z1 S0Z0J0ZR

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27...Re8 would, of course, be met by 27. -, Rf8 28. Qh5 .But the correctplay was 27. -, Qe7 28. Qf7+, QXf7 29. gXf7, KXf7 30. RXa3, Rae8, with avery good change of resistance. White could not in the foregoing continue 28.Rxa3 on account of Raf8, followed by Qxf8. After this point the game is lostfor Black.

28. Qd7+, Qe7 29. QXd5

8 rZ0Z0Z0s7 ZpZ0l0j06 pZnZ0ZPo5 Z0ZQO0Z04 PZ0O0O0Z3 m0OBZ0Z02 0Z0Z0Z0Z1 S0Z0J0ZR

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White is bound to win the imprisoned Knight, and increase his Pawn forcebefore doing so.

29. -, Rad8 30. Qb3, Rhf8 31. QXa3, QXa3 32. RXa3, RXf4 33.Ke2, Ne7 34. Rb1, Rd7 35. Rab3, Nd5 36. c4, RXd4


8 0Z0Z0Z0Z7 ZpZrZ0j06 pZ0Z0ZPo5 Z0ZnO0Z04 PZPs0Z0Z3 ZRZBZ0Z02 0Z0ZKZ0Z1 ZRZ0Z0Z0

a b c d e f g h

A last desperate attempt, and leading to rather an amusing finish.37. cXd5, R4Xd5 38. RXb7, RXd3 39. e6, Rd2+ 40. Ke1, Rd1+ 41.

RXd1

8 0Z0Z0Z0Z7 ZRZrZ0j06 pZ0ZPZPo5 Z0Z0Z0Z04 PZ0Z0Z0Z3 Z0Z0Z0Z02 0Z0Z0Z0Z1 Z0ZRJ0Z0

a b c d e f g h

Black resigns

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