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Baden-bei-Wien (1914) 1 Spielmann XX 1= == =0 11 =1 =1 10 11 =1 12.5 2 Tartakower 0= XX == 00 =1 =1 11 1= =1 11 11.5 3 Schlechter == == XX 1= == == == =1 == 11 11 4 Breyer =1 11 0= XX 00 =0 11 01 10 11 10.5 5 Johner 00 =0 == 11 XX =1 =0 =1 10 1= 9.5 6 Reti =0 =0 == =1 =0 XX =0 == 11 11 9.5 7 Fahrni =0 00 == 00 =1 =1 XX == =1 10 8 8 Hromadka 01 0= =0 10 =0 == == XX =1 == 8 9 Opocensky 00 =0 == 01 01 00 =0 =0 XX 0= 5 10 Nyholm =0 00 00 00 0= 00 01 == 1= XX 4.5 Owing to the unfortunate clashing with St Petersburg (1914), this Tournament, which ran from April 5 to 30, was not representative of the first rank of masters. A good entry was secured, however, and Spielmann again demonstrated his power as a gambit player by securing first prize, Dr. Tartakower being second, and Schlechter third. Once again, therefore, the leading masters secured the plums. Schlechter continued his extraordinary run of undefeatedness, though he won but four games. The large percentage of drawn games is probably due to the fact that the competitors were allowed to decline any gambit offered, the Queen’s Gambit being disallowed – The Year-Book of Chess. This was a Gambit Tournament held in a newly launched establishment: "The Kasino Club". Schlechter's participation was uncertain due to his contractural obligation to complete the latest edition of the "Bilguer" Handbook. In the end, he confirmed his place at the last minute. The Deutsches Schachzeitung (May 1914) indicates that there were disparaging remarks "probably false and very unfair" that he "prefers the easier laurels of Baden to the more difficult struggle in St Petersburg". (1) The tournament book is by Georg Marco Das Internationale Gambitturnier in Baden Bei Wien 1914. (1) Carl Schlecter! The life and times of the Austrian Chess Wizard, Warren Goldman, Caissa Editions. 1994. Pages: 358-359. Based on an original collection by User: TheFocus.  page 1 of 4; games 1-25 of 90  Game   Result Moves Year Event/Locale Opening 1. Hromadka vs Schlechter ½-½ 33 1914 Baden-bei-Wien C31 King's Gambit Declined, Falkbeer Counter Gambit 2. P Johner vs Breyer 1-0 48 1914 Baden-bei-Wien C21 Center Game 3. H Fahrni vs Spielmann ½-½ 42 1914 Baden-bei-Wien C50 Giuoco Piano 4. Reti vs G Nyholm 1-0 44 1914 Baden-bei-Wien C34 King's Gambit Accepted 5. K Opocensky vs Tartakower   ½-½ 33 1914 Baden-bei-Wien C21 Center Game 6. G Nyholm vs Hromadka   ½-½ 49 1914 Baden-bei-Wien C21 Center Game 7. Schlechter vs K Opocensky ½-½ 27 1914 Baden-bei-Wien C44 King's Pawn Game 8. Breyer vs Spielmann   ½-½ 27 1914 Baden-bei-Wien C51 Evans Gambit 9. Tartakower vs H Fahrni   1-0 31 1914 Baden-bei-Wien C51 Evans Gambit 10. P Johner vs Reti   ½-½ 20 1914 Baden-bei-Wien C51 Evans Gambit 11. H Fahrni vs Schlechter ½-½ 57 1914 Baden-bei-Wien C55 Two Knights Defense 12. Spielmann vs Tartakower 1-0 39 1914 Baden-bei-Wien C30 King's Gambit Declined 13. Hromadka vs P Johner ½-½ 30 1914 Baden-bei-Wien C31 King's Gambit Declined, Falkbeer Counter Gambit 14. Reti vs Breyer ½-½ 63 1914 Baden-bei-Wien C44 King's Pawn Game 15. K Opocensky vs G Nyholm   0-1 37 1914 Baden-bei-Wien C44 King's Pawn Game 16. P Johner vs K Opocensky 1-0 25 1914 Baden-bei-Wien C54 Giuoco Piano 17. Reti vs Hromadka ½-½ 21 1914 Baden-bei-Wien C44 King's Pawn Game 18. Schlechter vs Spielmann ½-½ 17 1914 Baden-bei-Wien C45 Scotch Game 19. Breyer vs Tartakower   1-0 51 1914 Baden-bei-Wien C30 King's Gambit Declined 20. G Nyholm vs H Fahrni   0-1 31 1914 Baden-bei-Wien C21 Center Game 21. H Fahrni vs P Johner   ½-½ 34 1914 Baden-bei-Wien C56 Two Knights 22. Tartakower vs Schlechter   ½-½ 69 1914 Baden-bei-Wien C51 Evans Gambit 23. Hromadka vs Breyer   1-0 52 1914 Baden-bei-Wien C30 King's Gambit Declined 24. K Opocensky vs Reti   0-1 39 1914 Baden-bei-Wien C21 Center Game 25. Spielmann vs G Nyholm   ½-½ 48 1914 Baden-bei-Wien C51 Evans Gambit  page 1 of 4; games 1-25 of 90    REFINE SEARCH:   White wins (1-0) | Black wins (0-1) | Draws (1/2-1/2)   Dec-14-13    offramp: Baden-bei-Wien means <Baths-Full-Of-Wine>. Dec-14-13    Karpova: A bit more on the history of origins of this tournament: On February 23, 1914, a new club called <Kasino-Klub> was opened in Baden near Vienna. In order to inaugurate it, an international chess tournament was to be arranged. On March 10, Georg Marco was assigned the arrangement and management of the tournament. The program was published already on March 12, which asked the chessmasters to participate in the tournament starting on April 5. By April 20, already 14 registrations had been received, despite a fee of 50 crowns. 10 further registrations had been received by April 29. The program: The tournament begins on April 5, 1914, in the <Kasino-Klub>, Kaiser Franz-Ring Nr. 7. Organizer and director of the tournament is Georg Marco, editor of the 'Wiener Schachzeitung'. All and only gambit openings are allowed, except for the Queen's Gambit. The gambit needn't be accepted though. 1. Number of participants limited to 10 and only masters of international acclaim are being considered. 2. Double-round robin 3. Registration deadline is March 28. Recipient is Marco (Wien IX/3, Schwarzspanierstraße 15). 4. Fee of 50 crowns together with the registration (see above). Tournament participants get it back after finishing their first game. All the others at the latest after the first tournament day. 5. Tournament committee decides on the participants and publishes the decision at the latest on April 1, 1914. 6. 4 prizes: 1200, 800, 600 and 400 crowns. 7. Those who don't win a prize receive 30 crowns for every game - 20 Crowns for the winner, 10 for the loser. Furthermore, all those who didn't win a prize receive 15 crowns for every draw. Special prizes will possibly be awarded. Sunday, April 5, 1914,11 am: Welcoming and drawing of lots, etc.. Monday, April 6, 1914: Tournament begins in the morning. From then onwards, the games begin at 9 am. Games are played on 6 days per week (adjourned games resumed on wednesdays), from 9 to 1 and 3 to 5 o'clock. Time control: 2 h for 30 moves, then 1 hour for 15 moves. Source: Pages 19-21 of the January-February 1914 'Wiener Schachzeitung' <offramp: Baden-bei-Wien means <Baths-Full-Of-Wine>.> No. Jan-04-14    Karpova: The <Albert von Rothschild-Memorial-Preis (200 Kronen)> was awarded to Reti vs G Nyholm, 1914 by the jury Hugo Fähndrich and Dr. Arthur Kaufmann. Source: Page 51 of the February-May 1914 'Wiener Schachzeitung'. Jun-28-15    sneaky pete: <Baden-bei-Wien means <Baths-Full-Of-Wine>.> Another failed alcoholic who mistakes Wien (Vienna) for Wein (wine). Nov-12-15    Sally Simpson: "Schlechter continued his extraordinary run of undefeatedness." Is 'undefeatedness' a word. When he finally lost one was that the end of his undefeatedness's? Nov-12-15    TheFocus: So <Baths Full of Viennese> is any better? Nov-12-15    Sally Simpson: Thanks Focus. May you to go on a long run of undefeatedness. My run usually last for one game then I go on a longer run of unwinningness. Nov-12-15    TheFocus: <Sally> Sounds like my career is the same as yours. Nov-13-15    HeMateMe: Proof that we are not the first here, some of the blood line of the Star Wars heroes begins here, right on earth! Nov-13-15    Benzol: May the "farce" be with you. :) Jun-13-16    offramp: < Sally Simpson: "Schlechter continued his extraordinary run of undefeatedness." Is 'undefeatedness' a word.> Correct would be undefeatitude. Jun-13-16    disasterion: <offramp: < Sally Simpson: "Schlechter continued his extraordinary run of undefeatedness." Is 'undefeatedness' a word.> Correct would be undefeatitude.> I like this. But still, wouldn't it be simpler to say, "Schlechter continued his extraordinary undefeated run"? Jun-13-16    offramp: <disasterion: <<Sally Simpson: Is 'undefeatedness' a word.>> But still, wouldn't it be simpler to say, "Schlechter continued his extraordinary undefeated run"?> Sounds perfect to me! May-29-17    offramp: <offramp: < Sally Simpson: "Schlechter continued his extraordinary run of undefeatedness." Is 'undefeatedness' a word.> Correct would be undefeatitude.> ...Undefeatitude rhymes with beatitude. NOTE: Create an account today to post replies and access other powerful features which are available only to registered users. Becoming a member is free, anonymous, and takes less than 1 minute! If you already have a username, then simply login login under your username now to join the discussion. Please observe our posting guidelines: No obscene, racist, sexist, or profane language. No spamming, advertising, duplicate, or gibberish posts. No vitriolic or systematic personal attacks against other members. Nothing in violation of United States law. 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