The first Vienna International Chess Congress in 1873 (German Olms Reprint)

For sale is the book First Vienna International Chess Congress held in 1873: The tournament took place from June 21 to August 29, 1873, in Vienna, Austria, as part of the World Exhibition of 1873. The event aimed to showcase Austria-Hungary's cultural and technical progress.Twelve of the world's top chess players participated in the tournament. Some notable players included:Wilhelm Steinitz (Bohemia) Joseph Henry Blackburne (United Kingdom) Adolf Anderssen (German Empire) Samuel Rosenthal (France) Louis Paulsen (German Empire) Henry Edward Bird (United Kingdom) Josef Heral (Austria) Max Fleissig (Hungary) Philipp Meitner (Austria) Adolf Schwarz (Hungary) Oscar Gelbfuhs (Austria) Karl Pitschel (Austria)The tournament was highly competitive, with Wilhelm Steinitz and Joseph Henry Blackburne finishing at the top with 21.5 points each. After a play-off match, Steinitz emerged victorious with a score of 2-0, solidifying his status as the strongest chess player in the world at that time.Emperor Franz Josef I of Austria, along with Baron Albert Salomon von Rothschild and Baron Ignaz von Kolisch, contributed large sums to the prize fund, highlighting the significance of the event.The tournament was held during a smallpox epidemic, and the matches took place in the rooms of the Wiener Schachgesellschaft. Despite the challenging circumstances, the tournament was a success and is remembered as a landmark event in chess history.The First Vienna International Chess Congress of 1873 not only showcased the brilliance of the participating players but also contributed to the global recognition of chess as a competitive sport.

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