London, England (December 1865-10 January 1866)
1 1 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 Wins
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De Vere 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 ½ ½ 1 1 7
Steinitz 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 ½ ½ 0 0 3
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Format: First to seven wins is victor.
Prelude
London Chess Club.—Under the auspices of this Club arrangements are now pending for a match between Herr Steinitz and Mr. De Vere, the former to give the odds of Pawn and move. If this can be carried out it will create unusual interest, and especially so by bringing into general notice the skill of a young amateur already highly spoken of in Chess circles. Herr Steinitz has a difficult take before him, as we have reason to believe that this future antagonist is a player who has previously shown considerable ability. Whatever the result might be, the difficulty of giving such odds to a fine player wold be sure to elicit many proofs of that remarkable talent which the distinguished foreign player unquestionably possess. (1)
Match at the London Chess Club between Herr Steinitz and Mr. De Vere.—It affords us great pleasure to be able to announce that a match between these gentlemen, the arrangements for which have been for some time in progress, has just been commenced at the London Chess Club. We are informed that the conditions in this contest are that Herr Steinitz gives the odds of a Pawn and move to his opponent, and that the time for the consideration of each move is limited to five minutes, or twelve moves in the hour for each player; the winner of the first seven games to be declared victor, and to be entitled to a handsome prize, liberally offered by the London Chess Club. (2)
Conclusion
Termination of the Match between Mr. De Vere and Herr Steinitz.—This interesting contest was brought to a conclusion on Wednesday, the 10th inst., by the English player winning his seventh game. The final score: Mr. De V., 7; Herr S., 3; drawn, 3 (sic). The skill and brilliancy displayed on so many occasions could not prevail against so excellent a player as Mr. De Vere, fortified as he was by the receiving odds of a Pawn and move. We congratulate Mr. De Vere; he has clearly demonstrated that no player and hereafter yield him these odds, and he may fairly claim henceforth a place in the rank of first-class Chess-players. (3)
Sources
(1) London Era, 1865.12.10, p4
(2) London Era, 1865.12.17, p4
(3) Chess Player's Magazine, v4, p59
Kibitzing
