New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-20

stance against Bardeleben and Mieses but he did
which finally failed Moreover. he only drew these
drew drew two His game against Pllsbury. which ne
n1' ne paved excelently. and also against Mason
one years. he was the youngest man In the tourne-
mentuhs further Developments as player VIII be
become drawing master.
one must say about Blackburne that he possesses
hv oy 1ar his old strength II seems That tne power
OF ingenuity, far as chess is concerned dimin-
burne
Walbrodt stood a chance TO win the fourth prize
from the beginning OF the tournament up to the last
week II Is really remarkable that he could not win
his masterpiece IN his game with Tschigorn. whom
ne outplayed altogether by means OF his wonder
The most disappointing OF all the competitors
Was Burn He has not played In 1Ssa sine n
might be the most feasible explanation OF his non
Janowski, who did so we'll at Leipsic did not come
up to expectations Indisposition and slight all
mnents seemed to have done the mischief with him
Moreover. he did not In with the necessary ear
nestness in the first part OF the tournament
he played his best game against seiSltz whom Ne
He also defeated Tschigorin in similar style after
fault. He cannot stand the loss OF game. lie
showed his temper at Hastings to such an extent
as to fully justify the about unheard OF be
havior on his part when engaged in his match with
Mieses at Paris He ought TO have taken lesson
who stood best at. the end of the first week lost
e Sr ne straight IN tn the aneg sn
universal sympathy. and everybody was glad when
he somewhat recuperated later on.
The veteran Bird very fine game from
steintz' and was numbered for long time among
the candidates for chief hOnors; remarkable IS the
played.
tournaments was too much engaged with journal
istc work 10 do we'll extraordinarily elegant.
Albn is certainly very ingenious player, but for
great tournament he lacks IN perseyerance and
against Janowski was excellent.
Marcos case showed conclusively that little things
prevent a proper development OF playing strength
Up TIL now he exceled in every tournament in which
he contested and only recently he the first prize
Weiss and schlechter partIcipated Why dd ne
planned this in rather humorous fashion: AT
O'clock play began. and had to dine at u noon
satisfied boa constructor. How could play chess
1t would really have been better to 6sgn at or
players Of the world together in order that they
feels best. in the morning remain idle? Neverihe-
less. Marco p.ayed two games anyhow. against
which he won in his happ.est style.
While Mason's performances in the last three
games against e se Ra end
or Mitses have TO say the same OF Gunsberg:
he could not t0 play serious "e chess Wien ptted
against the strongest men. however. he brought his
drew With I-ssker steIntz, Tschgorin and myself
Especially fine was his game with Lasker which
he really ought have
Tinsley is not so weak player as his score
indicates: he IS very dangerous man. and
cellent trap-ayer for instance In his game with
Janowsk As II is he has than
third " his games
vergani is not strong enough for masters tour
nament It is. however, worthy Of recognition
that Italy did also take part In the brainy fight.
There is no doubt that the cultivation OF the zane
In Italy will bring success TO the sunny country In
time 10 come.
II may be permitted to say word pro domo at
the conclusion. should like 10 tell the chess word
why played differently at the beginning OF ire
tournament than in previous contests. The did
the Job with
for the first time in my life in a watering
place the seashore. | fatigued and low
from the exertions of my profession. and thought
TO combine at Hastings recreation with pleasure
OF the chess contests. Every morning. shortly be
fore play began | was at the shore and enioved the
charms OF the sea and the ENCHANTING, maritime
scenes. had scarcely Inhaled the balmy air for
half hour when felt ~ intoxicated.
almost lued to SLEEP. and all the more Incapable OF
doing intensive brain work | fel; physically
refreshed Cases az chess blindness therefore
CURED TO me as they never happened before. At
last. but too late what really had altered
play. remained at home every morning until play
began, and won all subsequent games (unfortu-
nateiy. only six). What pity that the tournament
ended so soon, However. I'VE meet again at PHI
lippi"
F. NJ Teed. the judge o, our first National prob
lem tournament provides the following bill OF fare
this week: