New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-09
CHESS MATCH AT HAVANA
TsCHIGoRIN AGAINST GUNSBERG.
HOW THE VARIOUS GAMES WERE PLAYED-Ex'
CEIIENT WORK ON BOTH SIDES.

HOW THE VARIOUS GAMES WERE PLAYED-Exs
CELLENr WORK ON BOTH SIDES.
The encounter at Havana between Messrs. Gunsbera
and Tschigorn, for the chess championship of the
world has interested all lovers of the game nasmuch
as both these experts are known as the most mpulve
aggressive impeuous and witha original opponents OF
chess They competed in the International Masters
Tournament in New-IOrk last year, and TschiGorfn
divided first and second prizes with Weiss Of Vienna.
while Gunsberg had to be satisfied with third place.
He, however rather successful against Tschgorin
in that tournament beating the Russian twice, while
third game drawn. in consideration OF these cir
cumstances. the committee of the Havana Chess Club
decided upon inviting these masters to contest set
match at Havana, under the following conditions;
Minimum stake 5000 (members OF the Havana Club
willing furnish these in the players couid
find hackers in London St. Petersburg repectvey
The Havana Club pays $50 to the winner $40 to the
loser Of each game and $40 % each in case OF drawn
game; 1--WE drawn games only TO be paid for
The Havana Club pays y. travelling expenses ane
guarantees liberal allowance to the expenses Of
the masters stay at Havana.
lie who first ten games to be the winner, drawn
games not counting.
only three letters and cable message were ~
qured 10 arrange for this match. Adono Moliner,
the honorary secretary Of the Havana Club, orwardel
a copy Of the above mentioned rules TO Mr.. Gunsberg
asking him to telegraph Molner, Havana, yes" In
case he accepted the conditions and to intimate his
was dispatched within hour after the receipt Of
senior Moliners letter by Mr.. Gunsberg.
The match began on New Years Day in presence Of
large and fashionable audience in the principal club
house Of the Cuban city, Ell Casino Espanol DIR.
lover professor OF the Havana University opened the
proceedings in a suitable speech Senior Carvaial drew
for the move: Mr.. Tschgorin won the toss, and the
match began Appended is summary of the games:
Game L: u P-K4 (2) XIX B3 60 P-BS'
P-K4 Kt-Q B3 Kt-B3
This move constitutes the Ponzianl opening
Gunsberg got much the worst Of the opening, while
Tschigorins play brilliant, sound and cautious
throughout 40 moves; Tschigorin won
Game IL: a. P-K4 ~ XIX B3 90 B-KtS'
P-K4 Kt-o B3 POL
This move constitutes the Ruy Lopez opening.
Gunsberg's play again disappointing. His attach
tame and the Russian scored by really magnncens
combination in the end-gme; AZ moves; Tschigorin wen.
Game Ill. % P-K4 % Pot 49, Kt-Q B3 "a P-K5.-
Pkg Pa XIX BIZ kKt-o2
This move constitutes tho French defence. Z" This
move constitutes the steinz variation in the French
defence.
rschigorIn was TOO inpetuous in his attack and lost
the advantage OF first moye moreover he fell
into tap and lost; 40 moves, Gunsberg Won
Game ~: ~ P-K4 O. kt-Q BS' 90 XIX Bs
P-K4 Kt-Q B3 XIX B3"
This constitute, tie Vienna game. - All the
knights their respective BIS; the game
became really four Knights opening.
No chance whatever gwen by eltler prayer
game and the position became simple one, It was
abandoned : a draw IL moves; drawn.
Game V: ~ P-K4 O. XIX B3 81 B-B4 a. P-o Kt<'
P-Ki Kt-Q B3 B-Bi Bxhtf
This move constitutes the Evans gAmbt
In this game Gunsberg introduced novelty which up
Tschigoin combinations At one time Gunshers mas
a certain win pointed out By Seinitz in post
morten. Later In the game TscngOrn ought TO haU
won but missed hi, chance. Finally, Grnsberg scored
The great complications in this account for the error
OF Judgment committed b. both players rs moves Guns
berg
Game VI: a. P-K4 e. XIX B3 80 B-B4
P-K4 Kt-Q B8 Kt-BS'
This move constitutes the two knights defence.
T.chqorlns biiancy OF attack In this game reminds
one Of Andersens best days while Gunsbergs play was
Disappointing Russian conducted the game in really
mastery style; So Tschgorn won.
Game VII: ~ P-Kf (2) Pot 80 PIP ~ XXX Bs.
Pkg P-oi PIP XIX Bs.
,ThI, move constitutes the French defence The
| tinuatlon was regular and unlike Game ILL.,
This was finely contested game. At one stage OF che
parte Gunsbcrg might perhaps have got the better Oh IT,
| but he missed his chance; 80 moves; drawn
Game Wiz % XIX BE- o. P-oi 81 P-K3 1'B-os
Pot XIX B3 P-K3 B-os
.Tn,. nova constitutes the zukertort opening.
T>chlgorin PLAYED the defence in incomprehensble
STYLE tame inconsistent and without life Gunsoers
showed much originality in attack while he conducted the
eudqame in a sound and decisive manner; 80 moves;
] Gunsberg
Game X: See Game V. This game of the
most extraordinary Of modern times Tschisorin
missed twice an obvious after playing In the most
brilliant manner possible, but finally LOST As moves
Came Y: a. r-or C9p-Ks t@K-eBs
WB-K Kt5 (9BxKt co. KtxP
P-B3 KPxB Poe
This moves constitutes the queens pawns opening ia
the famous Scnt Potter match, stenitL introduced
here OKt3 instead Gunsbergs play In this game IVES mas
,,rl, throughout The game ought, however, TO have
,old In draw but Tschigorn played for win and lost
finally by an oversight; IS moves; ounsberg won
Game XI: SEE Game l. similar to the first game OF
the match unsbere could not neutalize the brilliant at
lacks OF opponent, who played in his best form OIL
moves; Tschigorin won.
G,ro XII: see Game Y. Although Tschigorin con.
dncod th game better than Game y, Gunsberg showed
hotter .tavlng power and by fine combination IN
the end.rone; 10 moves; Gunsbers won
came XIII: ~ P-Ki (2) PIX Bi'
P-K4 XIX 49,"
.rhis move constitutes the kings gambit - This move
decline, the eambt Gunsbergs defence was rather weak
T,chlgorn cAcclled III dash ana orldcy ID Ho'e''
Tschigorln
can, XIV: See VIII. An instructive game. AT nrss
steadily played on both sides. Later on the Russian fe
or lost two pawns Cunsbcrg scored easily IN the ens
% moves; Gunsberg won. -
Game XIV: a. P-Ki C2) PIP 80 Kt-o Bs a. pos
P-Qr oAP o-eSq IN A''
.1bls move constitutes the counter centre gambit
An excellent game. splcndidy played on both SIDES
Tho finest specimen OF match and viii rank among inc
best Of masterpieces Tschigorns brilliant attacks Guns
bcrg's mastery defence the marvellous Strategic move
mens in the end-gae by both players are The principal
f,tres Of this game Two days hRht 30 moves drawn.
Game XVI: a. P-K3' 81 P-Q' 90 kt-sS
Pos XIX B3 P-Bs
aB-K2 80 Castles. 90 Pc AtS
I-Ktj q Rt-o2 P-k3