Internationales Julius Breyer Memorial Schachturnier Bad Piestany 1922 Olms

For sale is the bookThe book Internationales Julius Breyer Memorial Schachturnier Bad Piestany 1922 is a reprint by Olms Edition of the original 1923 publication. It provides a comprehensive account of the second international chess tournament held in Bad Piestany (now Piešťany, Slovakia) from April 7 to April 29, 1922, organized in memory of Julius Breyer, a renowned Hungarian chess player and theorist.The tournament featured an impressive lineup of participants, including Alexander Alekhine, Efim Bogoljubov, Géza Maróczy, Akiba Rubinstein, and Richard Réti, among others. Alexander Alekhine emerged as the winner, showcasing his exceptional skill and strategic brilliance. The book details the final standings, with Alekhine taking first place, followed by Efim Bogoljubov in second and Géza Maróczy in third. It also includes game analyses, move lists, and chess diagrams, offering a deep dive into the strategies and styles of the era's top players.Presented in German, this hardcover edition spans 190 pages and is part of the "Tschaturanga" series, which focuses on historical chess literature. It is an invaluable resource for chess enthusiasts and historians interested in the evolution of chess during the early 20th century. Let me know if you'd like to explore more about this fascinating tournament!

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