Author: Becker, Albert (1896-1984)
Year: 1976
Publisher: Herausgegeben von M A Lachaga
Place: Buenos Aires
Description:
66 pages with tables and index. Octavo (8 3/4" x 5 3/4") bound in oringal wrappers. In type script. First edition, limited to 350 copies.
The inaugural Hungarian Chess Championship was held in the city of Győr in 1906. Initially, there was no governing body responsible for its organization, until the formation of the Hungarian Chess Federation. The HCF first appeared in 1911, but failed to establish itself properly until 1923. The regularity of the Championship was patchy prior to 1950, due in part to the two world wars and inadequate funding. Since 1949 however, the HCF has been integrated with the Hungarian Sports Federation and so receives state support. Consequently, the Championship has since been held on an annual basis, with only the occasional omission. Exceptionally two consecutive events have occurred in the same year, due to the event being held at the year end. In 1931 15 contestants played a round robing tournament with Lajos Steiner capturing first by one full point over Sterk Karoly and two full point ahead of third place finisher Andrei Lilienthal. Tied for fourth through fifth was Andrei Havasi and Geza Maroczy with scores of 9.
Condition:
Spine sunned corners gently bumped else a very good copy.
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