Internationales Kaiser - Jubilaums Schachturnier Wien 1898 (Olms Reprint)

For sale is the book Internationales Kaiser-Jubiläums-Schachturnier Wien 1898 (English: "International Kaiser Jubilee Chess Tournament Vienna 1898") Published by Edition Olms, this facsimile reprint revives one of the most legendary chess tournament books of the 19th century. Originally compiled by Georg Marco, H. Fähndrich, and Alexander Halprin, the book documents the grand event held in Vienna from June 1 to July 25, 1898, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Emperor Franz Joseph I’s reign.Organized by Baron Albert von Rothschild, the tournament was a cultural and intellectual spectacle, hosted in the elegant Wiener Schachklub. It featured 20 of the world’s top players in a double round-robin format, making it one of the most competitive and prestigious events of its time.After 38 grueling rounds, the tournament ended in a dramatic tie for first place:Rank Player Country Points1 Siegbert Tarrasch German Empire 27½1 Harry Pillsbury United States 27½3 David Janowski France 25½4 Wilhelm Steinitz United States 23½5 Carl Schlechter Austria-Hungary 21½The tournament’s outcome hinged on several key matchups:Tarrasch vs. Pillsbury: Their head-to-head games were split 1–1, but both players showed exceptional consistency throughout the event, especially in the second half.Janowski’s Surge: Janowski defeated both Tarrasch and Pillsbury in individual games, briefly threatening to take the lead before faltering in the final rounds.Steinitz’s Comeback: The former world champion, despite his age, delivered a strong performance and proved he still belonged among the elite.Schlechter’s Draw Mastery: Known for his solid style, Schlechter drew many games but lacked the decisive wins to challenge the leaders.All 354 games from the tournament, many annotated with insights into strategy and blunders.Round-by-round commentary, player portraits, and historical notes.A vivid snapshot of chess culture in imperial Vienna, blending elegance with intellectual rigor.This book is a treasure for chess historians and enthusiasts alike—a time capsule of brilliance, rivalry, and the enduring spirit of the game.

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