Das Champion-Turnier zu Ostende im Jahre 1907. Sammlung Samtlicher Partien mit Ausfuhrlichen Anmerkungen

Author: Tarrasch, Siegbert (1862-1934) from the library of Warren H GodlmanYear: 1907Publisher: Verlag von Veit & CoPlace: LeipzigDescription:136 pages with tables and diagrams. Octavo (8 3/4" x 5 3/4") issued in original cloth binding with gilt lettering and decoration to cover. From the library of Warren H Goldman (Bibliotheca Van der Linde-Niemeijeriana:5283) 1st edition.The Ostende International tournament series started in 1905. In 1907 the last of the really great Ostende tournaments was held. Six players, chosen somewhat arbitrarily, played in a four-round grandmaster tournament. Another tournament, called a Masters tournament, was held among 29 players, many whom either were or became grandmasters. First prize in the grandmaster group went to Tarrasch who not only won a gold medal but also the title of world champion tournament player. Scores: Tarrasch 12 1/2; Schlechter 12; Marsahall, Janowski 11 1/2; Burn 8, Chigorin 4 1/2.Warren H Goldman was a prolific writer and edito