Minckwitz / Neumann / Paulsen vs Blackburne / Steinitz / De Vere (1870)

Minckwitz / Neumann / Paulsen vs Blackburne / Steinitz / De Vere
Baden-Baden + 1870 · Italian Game: Evans Gambit. Paulsen Variation (C51) · 0-1

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Mar-11-11		Penguincw: How much is 100 francs anyways?

Mar-12-11		krippp: A link from the 1st resulting page from a google-search of "franc historical value" gives the historical values of: 1 franc in 1860 as 1,99 € in 2006, and 1 franc in 1900 as 2,37 € in 2006. This means an increase in value of 0.38 euros in 40 years. If we assume linear growth for the franc's value during this time, it follows that 1 franc in 1870 was worth: 1,99 € + 10/40 * 0.38 € = 2.085 € Thus, 100 francs in 1870 would be equivalent to 100 * 2.085 € = 208,5 euros in 2006. Not a very massive amount, then: a stake of about 70 euros per player. More like a friendly sporting bet.

Mar-12-11		Penguincw: < krippp > Thanks.

Jul-11-12		e4 resigns: You don't see Bb2 much anymore

Jan-06-13		thomastonk: <100 francs> Maybe it is interesting to relate the stakes of this game to the prizes of the main tournament: 3000 francs for Anderssen (1st place), 600 francs for Steinitz (2nd place) and 200 francs for Blackburne and Neumann (each, shared 3rd place).

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