Author: Aleksandar Matanovic (1930-2023)
Year: 1956
Publisher: Federation Argentina de Ajedres
Place: Mar de Plata
Description:
unpaginated with tables. Octavo (8 1/4" x 5 1/4") 17 daily bulletins bound in stapled wrappers. First edition.
There were a number of strong Argentinean tournaments in the 50's played at Mar del Plata. The first one in 1950 with others in 1953, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958 and 1959. In this tournament Miguel Najdorf and Julio Bolbochan tied for first with scores of 12 1/2. E Eliskases and R Sanguinetti shared third and fourth with 11 each. Jacobo Bolbochan captured a lone fifth with 10 points. There were a total of 17 contestants in this tournament.
Condition:
Light edge wear with some age toning to edges else a very good to fine copy.