International Chess Tournament San Remo 1930

For sale is the book San Remo 1930 – International Chess Tournament *(Spanish title: Torneo Internacional de Ajedrez San Remo 1930) Author: Alexander Alekhine Published: Buenos Aires, 1969 by M. A. Lachaga Language: Spanish Limited Edition: 300 copiesThis rare Spanish-language book documents one of the most dominant performances in chess history: Alexander Alekhine’s triumph at the San Remo 1930 International Chess Tournament, held in the luxurious casino of San Remo, Italy, from January 16 to February 4, 1930. The tournament featured 16 elite players from Europe and the Americas in a single round-robin format, and Alekhine, then reigning World Champion, delivered a performance for the ages. Tournament HighlightsRank Player Country Points1 Alexander Alekhine France 14.02 Aron Nimzowitsch Denmark 10.53 Akiba Rubinstein Poland 10.04 Efim Bogoljubow Germany 9.55 Frederick Yates England 9.0Alekhine won 13 games and drew only one, finishing 3½ points ahead of second-place Nimzowitsch—a staggering margin at this level. His play combined deep calculation with relentless pressure, and many of his victories from this event are still studied today. All 120 games from the tournament, annotated in Algebraic SpanishIncludes cross-table, player scores, and tournament overviewThe book captures not only Alekhine’s brilliance but also the rich atmosphere of the event—games were played in the casino by day, and the hall transformed into a ballroom by night. It’s a vivid snapshot of chess in the interwar period, blending elegance, competition, and historical significance.

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