New York, NY, United States (5 January 1866-24 February 1866)
First Section
1 2 3 4 5 6 Wins
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Mackenzie (I) 1 ½ 1 ½ 0 1 3
Stanley (I) 0 ½ 0 ½ 1 0 1
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Belcher (I) ½ ½ 1 1 2 (withdrew)
Johnson (I) ½ ½ 0 0 0
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Thompson (I) 0 1 1 1 3
Zerega (I) 1 0 0 0 1
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Warner (I) ½ 1 + 2
Delmar (I) ½ 0 - 1 (withdrew)
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Barnett (I) + + 2
Worrall (I) - - 0 (withdrew)
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Graves (II) 0 1 1 2
Martinez (II) 1 0 0 1
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Ward (II) 1 1 2
Graham (II) 0 0 0
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Dill (II) 1 1 2
de Trobriand (II) 0 0 0
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Arietta (III) 1 0 1 2
Gilbert (III) 0 1 0 1
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Young (III) + + 2
Schultze (III) - - 0 (withdrew)
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Second Section
1 2 3 4 5 Wins
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Thompson (I) ½ 0 1 1 1 3
Warner (I) ½ 1 0 0 0 1
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Mackenzie (I) 1 1 ½ 1 3
Barnett (I) 0 0 ½ 0 0
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Dill (II) 1 0 1 2
Ward (II) 0 1 0 1
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Arietta (III) 1 0 1 2 (withdrew)
Young (III) 0 1 0 1
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Note: Graves had a bye.
Third Section
1 2 3 4 Wins
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Graves (II) 1 ½ ½ 1 2
Dill (II) 0 ½ ½ 0 0
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Mackenzie (I) 1 1 1 3
Thompson (I) 0 0 0 0
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Championship Section
1 2 Wins
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Mackenzie (I) 1 1 2
Graves (II) 0 0 0
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Note: Mackenzie gave odds in alternating games.
Mackenzie gave knight odds in game 1.
Mackenzie gave pawn and two moves in game 2.
Introduction
<January 1>
"The members of that veteran organization, the New York Chess Club, met at their room in the University Building on New Years' Day, and celebrated the advent of 1866 in the very suitable manner of organizing a Tournament. Eighteen players entered the lists, and were divided into three classes, according to their relative strength. The drawing for antagonists resulted as follows:
First Class.
Capt. Mackenzie against Mr. C. H. Stanley.
Dr. Barnett against Mr. T. H. Worrall.
Mr. James Thompson against Mr. A. Zerega.
Mr. W. Johnson against Mr. Belcher.
Second Class.
Gen. De Trobriand against Mr. Dill.
Mr. Graves against Mr. Martinez.
Mr. Graham against Dr. Ward.
Third Class.
Mr. Arietta against Dr. Gilbert.
Mr. Schultze against Mr. Young.
In accordance with the regulations of the Tourney, the first winner of two games in each separate contest is declared the victor, (except in the match between Stanley and Mackenzie, in which the best out of five is to constitute the victory,) his opponent retiring at once; and in due time lots are again cast by the survivors, and so on until but player in each class remains. A system of odds is then agreed upon, and the respective representatives of each class fight out their battles until but one is left a claimant for the prize." (12)
"A chess tournament is now in progress at the University building, under the auspices of the New York Chess Club. There are, so far, eighteen players, who have been divided into classes." (1)
"The advent of 1866 has been celebrated by the New-York Chess Club in the very suitable manner of organising a "Tournament," so-called, consisting of a series of matches between players of different degrees of strength. To this end the names of 18 players entering the lists having been divided into three several classes, and lots duly cast for opponents in the first round, we find them classified and confronted as follows:
First Class—Capt. McKenzie v. C. H. Stanley; Dr. Barnett v. Worrall, Thompson v. Zerega; Johnson v. Belcher.
Second Class—Gen. de Trobriand v. Dill; Graves v. Martinez; Graham v. Dr. Ward.
Third Class—Arietta v. Dr. Gilbert; Schultz v. Young.
In accordance with the regulations of the tourney, the first winner of the games in each separate contest is declared the victor, his opponent retiring at once into private life, and in due time lots are again case by the survivors, and so on until but one player in each class remains. A system of "odds" is then agreed upon, and the respective representatives of each class fight out their battles until but one is left a claimant for the prize.
From the status of nearly all the gentlemen named in Class I much fine play is anticipated; while a peculiar interest attached itself to the forthcoming encounter of the well known amateurs, Messrs. McKenzie and Stanley, whose match will be commenced on Monday next at 2 p.m. We shall not fail to present our readers with such matters of interest as may be developed during this unusual gathering of chess magnates." (2)
"The members of the New York Chess Club have heralded the advent of a new year by the organization of a grand chess tournament, open to all members, and embracing three several classifications for players of various degrees of force. the lists having been made up and lots cast for the pairings of players in the first round, the following are the names of the combatants:—
First Class—Mr. Worrall vs. Dr. Barnett; Stanley vs. Captain McKenzie; Thompson vs. Zerega; Belcher vs. Johnson.
Second Class—General de Trobriand vs. Dill; Graves vs. Martinez; Graham vs. Dr. Ward.
Third Class—Mr. Arrietta vs Dr. Gilbert; Schultz vs. Young.
According to the terms of the tourney the loser of two games to any one antagonist will be considered hors de combat; and the winner will be again paired off, until but one player remains in each class. At this crisis some arrangement about giving "odds" will be arrived at by the committee, and the last in the field shall be declared the victor.
The main feature in the coming tournament will be the match between Captain McKenzie and Mr. Stanley, which will be commenced at the Club rooms, University Building, on Monday next, at two P.M." (3)
Summary
<January 8>
"The play between several antagonists commenced to-day at the Club Room, University Building. A strong muster of amateurs was in attendance to witness the interesting match between Messrs. Stanley and Mackenzie, which was begun at 2 P.M., and after a severe struggle of four or five hours' duration, the first game was won by Capt. Mackenzie.—Mr. Charles H. Stanley, previous to the advent of Paul Morphy, was the champion player of this country. For the past three or four years he has held a position in the Union Army, during the whole of which time he renounced the practice of Chess altogether, and consequently was illy (sic) prepared to meet his formidable antagonist, and his play was far below his former strength. With Capt. Mackenzie we are not so well acquainted, but believe he is an Englishman, and a resident of New York. He is spoken of a a player of marked ability." (12)
"A very strong muster of amateurs was in attendance at the New-York Chess Club yesterday afternoon to witness the match as announced in our issue of last Saturday, between Capt. McKenzie and Mr. Stanley. This interesting contest was commenced at 2 p.m., and after a severe struggle of some four or five hours duration the first game was won by Capt. Mackenzie. Play between these parties will be resumed at 2 p.m. to-morrow. The general score in the tournament games up to the present time is as follows:
1st Class—Capt. McKenzie, 1, v. Stanley, 0; Belcher, 2, v. Johnson, 0; Zerega, 1, v. Thompson, 0.
2d Class—Dr. Ward, 2, v. Graham, 0.
3d Class—Aretta (sic), 1, v. Dr. Gilbert, 1." (4)
"There has been an unusually large attendance of amateurs during the past few days to witness the play in the grand tournament at the New York Chess Club rooms. Yesterday afternoon, according to announcement, the first game in the match between Captain McKenzie and Mr. Stanley came off, and, after a severe struggle of some four hours' duration, was decided in favor of the former gentleman. This contest will be renewed this afternoon, at two o'clock. The following score will show the progress thus far made in this interesting series of matches—
First class—McKenzie 1 v. Stanley 0; Zerega 1 v. Thompson 0; Belcher 2 v. Johnson 0.
Second class—Dr. Ward 2 v. Graham 0.
Third class—Dr. Gilbert 1 v. Arietta 1. (5)
<January 9>
"To-day the contest was continued, and, as on Monday, a large gathering of experts was present. Two matches were played by Messrs. Graves and Martinez, of the Second Class, each one winning a game. Mr. Martinez came near scoring both games, but lost the second by too hurried play. Dr (sic). Dill played one game with Gen. de Trobriand, both of the Second Class, and, after a severe struggle, the Doctor came off victorious. These were the only games played to-day." (12)
"The chess tournament continued yesterday, at the rooms of the New York chess club, and, as on the opening day, a large gathering of experts were present. Two matches were played yesterday, by Messrs. Graves and Wortinz (sic), of the second class,— each gentleman winning a game. Gen. De Trobriand was beaten by Mr Dill." (6)
<January 10>
"The second game of the match between Messrs. Stanley and Mackenzie was commenced to-day at 2 P.M., but up to the time of our going to press, (Friday, 5 P.M.,) the result had not reached us." (12)
"The second game in the McKenzie and Stanley match came off at the N. Y. Chess Club yesterday afternoon, terminating after a fine exhibition of play, in a drawn battle; their score now standing: McKenzie, 1; Stanley, 0; drawn game, 1. These gentlemen will resume their contest at 2 p.m. to-morrow, and have consented, at the solicitation of their friends, to prolong the match, which will be decided by the winning of the first three games." (7)
<Report at time of going to press, January 12>
"The following is the score up to the time of our going to press:
First Class.
Captain Mackenzie, 1, vs. Charles H. Stanley, 0.
Mr. Belcher, 2, vs. Mr. Johnson, 0.
Mr. Zerega, 1, vs. Mr. Thompson, 0.
Dr. Barnett, 0, vs. Mr. Worrall, 0.
Second Class.
Dr. Ward, 2, vs. Mr. Graham, 0.
Mr. Dill, 1, vs. General de Trobriand, 0.
Mr. Graves, 1, vs. Mr. Martines, 1.
Third Class.
Mr. Arietta, 1, vs. Dr. Gilbert, 1.
Mr. Schultze, 0, vs. Mr. Young, 0." (12)
<Report of January 11>
"Up to Thursday afternoon, the results were: In the first class, Capt. Mackzenie had won 1 game, and 1 was drawn between himself and Mr. Stanley; Mr. Thompson had won 2 and Mr. Zerega 1—but by both these pairs it was agreed to make the match 3 in place of 2 games; Mr. Belcher had won 2.—In the second Class, Dr. Ward had won 2, and Mr. Dill 2; and on playing between themselves, the former had won 1; Mr. Graves and Mr. Martinez had each won 1.—In the third Class, Mr. Arietta had won 2 against Dr. Gilbert's 1." (9)
<Report of January 12>
"The community of chess-players in this city has for some time been agitated by a proposed tournament at the New-York Chess Club, which was commenced on Monday afternoon. Excellent players have entered the lists, and are divided according to their skill into three classes. The members of each class are to contest with each other till but one is left; the three victors are then to compete on such terms as shall mutually be considered fair. The play on Monday afternoon was witnessed by many ameteurs (sic) from other parts of the country, who watched the proceedings with great interest, and yesterday the rooms were largely attended. All matches are to be decided by the winning of two games, except the match between Captain Mackenzie and Mr. C. Stanley, in which the best out of five is to constitute the victory. The match for the celebrity of the contestants is exciting much attention. The first game, which was won by the Captain, had many interesting situations, and had many good points of play, but on the whole it was not up to the mark of either combatants. The second game of the match is to be commenced this afternoon at 2 o'clock.
The score of the tournament, as far as played, stands:
First Class.
Captain Mackenzie, 1, vs. C. H. Stanley, 0.
James Thompson, 0, vs. Mr. Zerega, 1.
Belcher, 11 (sic), vs. W. Johnson, 0.
Dr. Barnett, 0, vs. J. K. Worrell (sic), 0.
Second Class.
Dr. Ward, 11 (sic), vs Graham, 0.
Dill, 1, vs. General De Trobriand, 0.
Graves, 0, vs. Martinez.
Third Class.
Schultze, 0, vs. Young, 0.
Arieta (sic), 1, vs. Dr. Gilbert, 1." (8)
<Report of January 13>
"Two games have been played (up to our going to press) between Messrs. Belcher and Johnston (sic), which have resulted in being drawn. We'll publish some of the games as soon as practicable." (10)
<Report of January 17>
"The tournament of the New York Chess Club, which began about ten days ago, is still in progress at the rooms of the club in the University Building. Much interest is taken in the games by chess-players, and the rooms are frequently crowded in the evenings. The following games have been played thus far:
First Class.
Captain McKenzie and Charles H. Stanley have played three games, two of which were won by Captain McKenzie, and one was a drawn game. These gentlemen are considered the best players in the United States, with the exception of Paul Morphy. The contest between them is not yet concluded, one of the players having to win three games. In all the other matches of this tournament the winner of the first two games is pronounced the victor.
Messrs. James Thompson and A. Zerega have played three games, all of which were won by Mr. Thompson.
Messrs. Belcher and W. Johnston (sic) have played two games, both of which were won by Mr. Belcher.
Messrs. Warner and Delmar will play on Thursday evening. This will be an interesting match, as both gentlemen are considered excellent players.
Second Class.
The following games have been played by members of the second class:
Dr. Ward and Mr. Graham played two games. Both were won by the former.
Mr. Dill and General De Tobriand have played two games, the former winning them.
Messrs. Graves and Martineau (sic) have played two games, each gentleman winning one.
Dr. Ward and Mr. Dill, winners of the first matches, have played two games, each winning one of them.
Third Class.
Dr. Gilbert and Mr. Arieta (sic) have played two games, which were won by the latter.
The successful players of each class will play together until one remains the victor. Odds will then be agreed upon, according to the strength of the respective classes, and the champions of each class will play together until one gentleman shall be the victor of the tournament.
It is probable that the playing will occupy two or three weeks before it is concluded. The rooms of the Club are open from 2 until 11 P.M." (11)
<Report at time of going to press, January 19>
"We have been unable to gather any very interesting items in regard to the Tournament of the New York Chess Club. We hear that Messrs. Warner and Delmar have entered the lists, and have commenced their match. The following is the score up to the time of our going to press:
First Class.
Captain Mackenzie, 2, vs C. H. Stanley, 0. Drawn 1.
Mr. Belcher, 2, vs. Mr. Johnson, 0. Drawn 2.
Mr. Zerega, 1, vs. Mr. Thompson, 0.
Dr. Barnett, 0, vs. Mr. Worrall, 0.
Second Class.
Dr. Ward, 2, vs. Mr. Graham, 0.
Mr. Dill, 1, vs. General de Trobriand, 0.
Mr. Graves, 1, vs. Mr. Martinez, 1.
Third Class.
Mr. Arietta, 1, vs. Dr. Gilbert, 1.
Mr. Schultze, 0, vs. Mr. Young, 0." (15)
<Report at time of going to press, January 19>
"In the first Class, Mr. Thompson has beaten Zerega. Mr. Warner and Mr. Delmar have played one drawn game. Captain Mackenzie has won two games from Mr. Stanley. So far, therefore, Mr. Thompson and Mr. Belcher are the two winners.—In the second Class, Mr. Dill has won a game from Dr. Ward, leaving one more to be played.—In the third Class, Mr. Arietta is the final victor, having beaten Mr. Young, and has now to contend with the champion of the class above him, receiving odds." (13)
<January 22>
"A fourth game in the match between the well known amateur Capt. McKenzie and Mr. Stanley, was played on Monday afternoon at the New-York Chess Club, eventually, after a severe contest of about two hours and a half, in a second drawn game. The present condition of the score being McKenzie 2, Stanley 0, Drawn 2. Another score by Capt. McKenzie would terminate an encounter, which has excited almost unparalleled interest in the Chess world. Play in game five, is announced to commence at 2 p.m. this day, when a very large attendance of amateurs is expected." (14)
<January 24>
"In the match between Messrs. Mackenzie and Stanley, game five was discussed yesterday afternoon, and after a brilliant encounter of about two hours, Mr. Stanley achieved his first victory. Present state of score, Mackenzie, 2, Stanley, 1; draw games, 2. Hostilities will be resumed to-day at the New-York Chess Club at 2 o'clock p.m." (16)
<January 25>
"The principal contest incident upon the Chess Tourney inaugurated by the New-York Club to celebrate the incoming of the new year has been at length brought to a close, the final game in the match, Mackenzie vs. Stanley, having been decided yesterday by Capt. M. winning his third game. The final state of the score stands thus: Mackenzie, 3; Stanley, 1; drawn, 2." (17)
<Report at time of going to press, January 26>
"But little progress has been made during the last few days in the grand tournay of the New York Chess Club; a fact partly to be attributed to the unusual inclemency of the weather, and partly to the indisposition of one or more of the combatants. Messrs. Worrall and Schultze have withdrawn, and Messrs. Delmar and Warner have taken their places. Another game was contested on Monday of last week, between Captain Mackenzie and Mr. Stanley, which, after a little less than three hours' hard fighting, terminated in a draw. Play between these gentlemen was resumed last Wednesday, at 2 P.M., and after a brilliant encounter of about two hours, Mr. Stanley achieved his first victory. The score now stands—Mackenzie, 2; Stanley, 1; Drawn games, 2. According to the terms of the match, a single further success on the part of the Captain will constitute him the victor; while Mr. Stanley has yet two games to win. The parties commenced playing again on Thursday at 2 P.M., and the result was the winning of a third game by Captain Mackenzie, which terminated the match in his favor." (21)
"The score at latest accounts stood as follows:
First Class.
Captain Mackenzie, 3, vs. C. H. Stanley, 1. Drawn 2.
Mr. Belcher, 2, vs. Mr. Johnson, 0. Drawn 2.
Mr. Zerega, 1, vs. Mr. Thompson, 2.
Mr. Warner, 0, vs Mr. Delmar, 0. Drawn 1.
Second Class.
Dr. Ward, 2, vs. Mr. Graham, 0.
Mr. Dill, 2, vs. General de Trobriand, 0.
Mr. Graves, 1, vs. Mr. Martinez, 1.
Third Class.
Mr. Arietta, 2, vs. Mr. Gilbert, 1.
Mr. Schultze, 0, vs. Mr. Young, 0.
In the second class, Dr. Ward had won 2, and Mr. Dill 2; and on playing between themselves, each had won 1 game, leaving one more to be contested. In the third class, Mr. Arietta is the final victor, having beaten Mr. Young, and has now to contend with the champion of the class above him, receiving odds. So far, in the 1st class, Mr. Mackenzie, Mr. Thompson and Mr. Belcher are the winners." (21)
<Report of January 26>
"The long pending match in the tournament between Messrs. McKenzie and Stanley was brought to a close by the winning of the sixth game, after a two hours struggle, by Captain McKenzie. In the early part of the contest Mr. Stanley made a mistake, from the effects of which he was not able to recover, though he battled manfully. The score of the match stood: McKenzie, 3; Stanley, 1; drawn 2.
Mr. Warner, on Wednesday night, won his second game with Mr. Delmar; the first was drawn.
In the second class Mr. Graves has won of Mr. Martinez. Score: Graves, 2; Martinez, 1.
The victory in the third class has fallen to Mr. Arieta (sic)." (18)
<Report of January 27>
"The tournament under the auspices of the New York Chess Club is still in progress at the rooms of the club in University Building. Several games have been played since our last report.
The following are the results of the playing to the present time, in the three classes in which the players are divided:
First Class.
The contest between Captain McKenzie and Charles H. Stanley, who are considered the best two players in the tournament, has been concluded, and Captain McKenzie is the victor. Six games were played, three of which were won by Captain McKenzie, one by Mr. Stanley, and two were drawn.
Mr. George (sic) Thompson and A. Zerga (sic) played four games, three of which were won by the former and one by the latter. none of the other players are required to win more than two games.
Mr. Belcher and Mr. Johnston (sic) have played two games, both of which were won by the former.
Messrs. Warner and Delmar have played one game, It was won by Mr. Warner.
None of the second series of games have been played by the victors of the first-class.
Second Class.
Dr. Ward has concluded his play with Mr. Graham, winning two games.
Mr. Dill and General De Trobriand have played two games, both of which were won by the former.
Messrs. Gerard (sic) and Martineau (sic) have played three games. Two were won by the former and one by the latter.
Several games of the second series of this class are finished. Mr. Dill and Dr. Ward have played two games, both of which were won by the former.
Messrs. Graves and Dill have played one game. It was won by Mr. Graves.
Third Class.
Messrs. Arieta (sic) and Dr. Gilbert have played three games; two of which were won by the former and won by Dr. Gilbert.
Messrs. Arieta and Young have played three games; two were won by Mr. Arieta and one by Mr. Young. Mr. Arieta is now victor in the third class, but he will not play again. He has gone to Cuba.
Some interesting games are expected to begin on Tuesday afternoon." (19)
"In the first Class, Captain Mackenzie has beaten Mr. Stanley; and Mr. Warner has won 1 game against Mr. Delmar.—In the second Class, Mr. Graves has beaten Mr. Martinez, and Mr. Dill has beaten Dr. Ward. In the second section of this Class, Mr. Graves won 1 game from Mr. Dill." (20)
<Report of February 1>
"The contests of the Athletes at the New-York Chess Club is progressing very slowly. The only progress that has been made since our last report is the scoring of one game by Captain Mackenzie against Mr. Barnett, his second opponent in the tournay. Messrs. Graves and Dill, in the second class, have played two drawn games." (22)
<Report of February 3>
"In the second section of the first class, Capt. Mackenzie has won 1 game of Dr. Barnett.—In the same of the second class, since Mr. Graves won 1 game of Mr. Dill, two have been drawn between them." (23)
"This contest of athletes which, during the present year, has occupied the attention of the chess community, is proceeding very slowly, and the present week has witnessed but little play. Some progress, however, has been made, and more is promised. In our next issue we hope to be able to chronicle, at least, the decision of supremacy in the second class, and the adjustment of the final match in the first. We present herewith the full score of the tourney, as far as it has progressed. The winning of two games constituted the victory except in the two matches first recorded.
First Class—First Section.
G. H. Mackenzie 3 vs. C. H. Stanley 1, drawn 2.
James Thompson 3 vs. M. Zerega 1.
M. Belcher 2 vs. W. Johnson 0.
Dr. Barnet vs. T. K. Worrall (withdrew).
J. C. Warner 1 vs D. E. Delmar 0, drawn 1.
Mr. Delmar has resigned his match with Mr. Warner, and Mr. Belcher has withdrawn.
Second Section.
Mackenzie 1 vs. Barnet 0. | Thompson 0 vs. Warner 0.
Second Class—First Section.
Dr. Ward 2 vs. Mr Graham 0.
Mr. Dill 2 vs Gen. De Trobriand.
J. A. Graves 2 vs. Martinez 1.
Second Section.
Dill 2 vs. Dr. Ward 0.
Graves 2 vs. Dill 0, drawn 2.
Third Class.
In this class Mr. Arieta (sic) proved the victor, but will take no further part in the tourney." (24)
<Report at time of going to press, February 9>
"The following is the latest score in the Tournament of the New York Chess Club:
First Class—First Section.
Capt. Mackenzie, 3, vs. C. H. Stanley, 1. Drawn 2.
G. C. Warner, 1, vs. D. E. Delmar, 0. Drawn 1.
James Thompson, 3, vs. M. Zerega, 1.
Dr. Barnet (sic) vs. T. H. Worrall (the latter withdrawn.)
Mr. Belcher, 2, vs. W. Johnson, 0.
Second Section.
Capt. Mackenzie, 1, vs. Dr. Barnet (sic), 0.
Second Class—First Section.
Dr. Ward, 2, vs. Mr. Graham, 0.
Mr. Dill, 2, vs. Gen. De Tobriand, 0.
Mr. J. A. Graves, 2, vs. Mr. Martinez, 1.
Second Section.
Mr. Graves, 0, vs. Mr. Dill, 0. Drawn 2.
Mr. Delmar has resigned his match, having been called South, and Mr. Belcher and Mr. Worrall have withdrawn. Mr. Arietta is the victor in the Third Class, but will not play any more, having gone to Cuba." (27)
<Reports of February 10>
"In the first class, Mr. Delmar having withdrawn, Mr. Warner, Mr. Thompson, Dr. Barnett, and Capt. Mackenzie have to contend in the second section. In this, Mr. Warner and Mr. Thompson have each won 1 game; and Capt. Mackenzie has won 2 from Dr. Barnett, and 1 has been drawn between them.—In the second class, Mr. Graves is the final victor, having beaten Mr. Dill and Dr. Ward in the second section. He will contend at odds against the victor in the first class." (25)
"In the first class of the Tournament at the New York Chess Club, Captain Mackenzie has scored another game of Dr. Barnet (sic), and has but one more to win to secure the victory.
Messrs. Thompson and Warner have each won a game, and another has been drawn.
Mr. Graves has proved the victor in the second class, the result of his final match being: Graves, 2; Dr. Ward, 1." (26)
<Report of February 17>
"During the present week Mr. Warner has lost two games to Mr. Thompson, and Dr. Barnet (sic) his fourth game with Captain Mackenzie, having previously drawn one." (28)
<Report of February 22>
"The match between Messrs. Thompson and Warner having been finished on Saturday by the victory of the former gentleman over his adversary, whose play was not up to its usual mark, there are now only two players left in the first class, Messrs. Mackenzie and Thompson. These gentlemen will contest with each other during the present week, and the final battle for the prize will then take place between the victor of their match and Mr. Graves, the winner of the second class." (29)
<Report at time of going to press, Febrary 23>
"In the second section of the First Class in the New York Tournay, Capt. Mackenzie has won 4 games of Dr. Barnet (sic), with 1 drawn; and Mr. Thompson has won 2 of Mr. Warner. Capt. Mackenzie will undoubtedly be the victor in the Tournay." (32)
<Reports of February 24>
"In the first class, Mr. Thompson having beaten Mr. Warner, and Captain Mackenzie having beaten Dr. Barnett, the two winners contended, and the Captain came out the victor. It remains therefore only for Captain Mackenzie to play, giving odds, with Mr. Graves, the survivor in the second class." (30)
"Mr. Warner, on Saturday last, lost the third game of his match with Mr. Thompson. His play in all the games was marked by disastrous oversights, the result, doubtless, of want of practice. Mr. Thompson, being thus again a victor, was pitted against Captain Mackenzie in the final match in the first class. This was not contested with the stubbornness (sic) which Mr. Thompson's well-known ability gave reason to anticipate, and the victory fell to Captain Mackenzie in three straight games. The final contest for the prize, between the Captain and Mr. Graves, the victor in the second class, was commenced yesterday. Mr. Graves is to receive the alternate odds of Knight and of the Pawn and two moves." (31)
<Report of February 28>
"The tournament of the New York Chess Club has been concluded. Captain Mackenzie proved the winner, having beaten Messrs. Stanley, Barnett and Thompson, of the first class, and Mr. Graves of the second class." (33)
<Report at time of going to press, March 2>
"The entire play in the Tournament which has been going on at the rooms of the New York Chess Club has been concluded, and the result is, as we anticipated, a victory for Captain Mackenzie.—The final encounter took place between the Captain and Mr. Graves, the Champion of the Second Class, the former giving the odds of the Queen's Knight and Pawn and Two Moves alternately, and was decided by Mackenzie winning two games." (36)
<Reports of February 3>
"Captain Mackenzie has come out the final winner, having beaten Mr. Graves two successive games, giving him the odds of a Knight in one game, and a Pawn and two moves in the other." (34)
"The match between Captain Mackenzie and Mr. Graves, which we noticed last week as the final contest for the prize in the New York Chess Club tournament, was determined on Saturday, the Captain having won the first two games." (35)
Sources
(1) New York Evening Post, 1866.01.05, p3
(2) New-York Daily Tribune, 1866.01.06, p5
(3) New York Herald, 1866.01.06, p8
(4) New-York Daily Tribune, 1866.01.09, p8
(5) New York Herald, 1866.01.09, p8
(6) Troy Daily Times, 1866.01.10, p3
(7) New-York Daily Tribune, 1866.01.11, p8
(8) New York World, 1866.01.12, p2
(9) New York Albion, 1866.01.13
(10) Wilkes' Spirit of the Times, 1866.01.13, p311
(11) New York Evening Post, 1866.01.17, p2
(12) Kingston Democratic Journal, 1866.01.17, p4
(13) New York Albion, 1866.01.20
(14) New-York Daily Tribune, 1866.01.24, p8
(15) Kingston Democratic Journal, 1866.01.17, p4
(16) New-York Daily Tribune, 1866.01.25, p11
(17) New-York Daily Tribune, 1866.01.26, p8
(18) New York World, 1866.01.26, p2
(19) New York Evening Post, 1866.01.27, p2
(20) New York Albion, 1866.01.27
(21) Kingston Democratic Journal, 1866.01.31, p4
(22) New York World, 1866.02.01, p2
(23) New York Albion, 1866.02.03
(24) New York Leader, 1866.02.03, p5
(25) New York Albion, 1866.02.10
(26) New York Leader, 1866.02.10, p5
(27) Kingston Democratic Journal, 1866.02.14, p4
(28) New York Leader, 1866.02.17, p5
(29) New York World, 1866.02.22, p2
(30) New York Albion, 1866.02.24
(31) New York Leader, 1866.02.24, p8
(32) Kingston Democratic Journal, 1866.02.28, p4
(33) New York Evening Post, Fourth Edition, 1866.01.28, p4
(34) New York Albion, 1866.03.03
(35) New York Leader, 1866.03.03, p5
(36) Kingston Democratic Journal, 1866.03.07, p4
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