aug 19, 1922 - London 1922
Description:
During the 19th century, London had been the setting for some great tournaments: the first international tournament in 1851, the first double round robin tourney in 1862, the contest of 1883 and Lasker's triumph of 1899.In December 1921 the British Chess Federation decided to hold an international tournament of sixteen players as the main event of its 1922 congress.
Invitations were sent to Capablanca, Alekhine, Rubinstein, Bogoljubov, Reti, Tartakover, Vidmar, Euwe, Borislav Kostic and Frank Marshall, but the last two had problems with their travelling expenses and were unable to accept. The current British Champion and the Champions of Australia and Canada were also invited.
Held in the Central Hall Westminster, London, the tournament ran from July 31 to August 19, 1922. Many games played in this tourney would later grace the best games collections of a number of players.
1st place went to Capablanca and 2nd place Alekhine.
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Date:
aug 19, 1922
Now
~ 103 years ago