New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-22
THE CHAMPION LASKER'S DAY.
HE NOW LEADS IN THE GREAT CHESS
TOURNAMENT.
STEINITZ DEFEATS HIS OLD RIVAL TsCHlGoRlN-
THE LATTER TIED WITH Pu.I.sBuRy FOR
SECOND rLAcE-soME or TIE GAMES.

THE LATTER TIED WITH PIII.SBjRY FOR
SECOND PLACE-soME or THE GAMES.
Hastings England. Aug. p ospeciaD.-There was
another break to-day among the leaders in the In
ternational Chess Tournament. the thirteenth round
OF which played at the Brassey Institute during
the afternoon and evening. I.asker the present
worlds champion jumped into The lead by defeating
Tinsey and through the efforts of his late rival.
Steniz. who pulled himself together and admin
isered a drubbing TO Tschgorin. The result is. as
Pillsbury only drew with Blackburne that Tschg-
orin is tied with the Brooklynite for second place.
Stenz has crept up on a level with Bardeleben.
and these two now share the honors OF fourth and
NTH positions
The defeat OF Tarrasch by Pollock complete
surprise and puts the German out of the far
the chief prizes concerned.
The contestants faced each other in this order:
Blackhurne vs. risbury Tsshisorin vs. ,, sieni'z
JanowsM Marco Iasker VS. Tinsey:
Schechter VS. Meses. Waibrod Bardelebcn.
M Neisnmann 49,, VS.. Gunsoers POLLOCK vs. ia''aS0"
once again did those old opponents. Steinitz and
Tschigorin face each other and yet again did
Stenitz prove the better man, obtaining thus In
part his revenge for the defeat sustained at the
Russians hands in the famous cable match. The
Evans Gambt has so often formed the subject for
discussion between the two experts that ii was
quite the cards for this lively opening 10 be
chosen. and so 1t proved. as the Russian could not
resist the temptation of Offering his favorite gam
bit. He succeeded too. in crowding the veteran,
who had defended regularly. into what appeared
precarious position. Stenz kept his nerve well
and permitted the Russians attack to exhaust itself
when he turned the tables. pulling off victory
after forty-ive moves.
The American and English champions. Pillsbury
and Blackburne engaged in a struggle for suprem-
acy which lasted seventy-six moves. but resulted
only in draw. 1t magnificent trial of
strength. and both men emerged therefrom with
honor Bishops Gambii selected by the
Englishman. and he forced the fighting from the
start, usual. Psburys defence was admirable
and he repulsed his adversary In good style. Some
lively skirmishng took place in the middle game.
and each in turn showed up TO good advantage
Eventually, after being long drawn out the game
declared a draw.
That Pollock should defeat Tarrasch at this. TO
the German, most important stage. and that too In
the short space of twenty-five moves. was indeed
a surprise. 1t one of the Canadians brightest
days and his play exceptionally energetic.
Tarrasch conduted a French Defence, but depart
ing early from established lines he gave Pollock
an opportunity of showing what he could do in the
way of aggressive tactics. The latter gave such
good account of himself that Tarrasch did not
delay his resignation long.
Lasker followed up his good work of YESTERDAY
by adding another victory his long list. but his
work was comparatively easy since T'nsey put up
rather listess game I-asker quickly gained The
art scored after twenty-seven moves.
Burn and Bird had lively tilt I'm a queens PAWN
opening adopted by Burn. in which the latter OBJ
tanned much the better Of the argument. Being sore
pressed, the crafty Bird worked hard for position
in which 10 obtain perpetual check and his efforts
were rewarded by drawing the game in this man
ner after forty-one moves.
SO concentrated was Bar1eleben's attention upon
his game with Walbrodt. being evidently .particu-
larry anxious to win, that he failed to note the flight
hands of his clock had passed the second hour.
twenty-five moves having been recorded.
Abin in better trim than yesterday and
Schiffers found him opponent worthy of his
steel. The Russian set up scilian Defence TO
Aibins 1....P-K t. but his seemed much TO the
Newly orkers liking. Playing very pretty. Albn
sacrificed a piece to gain access to the adverse
camp and came off with flying coors after forty
eight moves.
Mason defeated Nergan in mastery fashion in
Giuoco Piano opened by himself. stout resistance
the part of the Italian availed him nothing and
served only to prolOng the game to fifysix moves.
Te.chmann and Gunsberg played the whole day
without being able to reach conclusion. and then
adjourned to resume again tomorrow. which is
by-day.
Schlecter resumed his drawing tactics and. after
fight of sixty moves with Mieses added half point
to his score sheet. The latter had narrow shave.
opening the same in the JaHowski-Marco
game
Janowski and Marco disputed a Ruy Lopez.
defended by Marco with 3....P-Q II 3. for ffty-fve
moves 1t evenly contested game until the
end when in the struggle for position Janowsk ex-
celied and scored victory.
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