Torneo Sextangular Buenos Aires - La Plata, Abril - Mayo 1947

Author: Arnoldo Ellerman (1893-1969)Year: 1947Publisher: Editorial GraboPlace: Buenos AiresDescription:61 pages with tables, plates and diagrams. Octavo (8 1/4" x 5 3/4") issued in wrappers. (Bibliotheca Van der Linde-Niemeijeriana:5706) First edition.Chess Review June 1947. Another hat is definitely in the ring. By decisively winning the Mar del Plata Sextangular tourney last month, Gideon Stahlberg made clear his right to be considered a bonafide contestant for the up-in-the-air world championship. The Swedish star blazed to the outstanding triupph of his career by out-ranking Mendel Najordof, Eric Eliskases and Max Euwe, no mean contenders themselves. Stahlberg's performance in the South American event was impressive. He was sensational in the first half, racking up four wins and a draw. Although he slowed down a little, he never lost his grip on first and finished with six wins and four draws, undefeated, a good point and a half ahead of Najdorf. Victor at the this year's earlier M