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Jacques Mieses

Games

Explore the brilliant chess games of Jacques Mieses, showcasing his romantic attacking style and tactical genius against the greatest masters of his era.

Selected Games

Mieses vs Znosko-Borovsky
Ostend 1907, Round 17

A classic example of Mieses' feared attacking style in the Vienna Game. Against the Russian master Znosko-Borovsky, Mieses demonstrates his tactical brilliance in this tournament where he shared 3rd place with Nimzowitsch.

Opening: Vienna Game
Result: 1-0 (White wins)

Mieses vs Janowski
Paris 1900

A brilliant tactical masterpiece against the strong French master David Janowski. This game showcases Mieses' combinative genius and his ability to create beautiful attacking positions from seemingly quiet openings.

Opening: Queen's Gambit Declined
Result: 1-0 (White wins)

Mieses vs Tarrasch
Leipzig 1888

From Mieses' international debut tournament, a remarkable game against the great Siegbert Tarrasch. This victory helped establish the young Mieses as a force to be reckoned with in international chess.

Opening: King's Indian Attack
Result: 1-0 (White wins)

Mieses vs Bird
Hastings 1895

From the legendary Hastings tournament, a fine positional game against the veteran English master Henry Edward Bird. This tournament featured the world's elite and marked an important milestone in Mieses' career.

Opening: Ruy Lopez
Result: 1-0 (White wins)

Mieses vs Christoffel
Hastings 1945/46

A remarkable game from Mieses' twilight years - at age 80, he won the brilliancy prize at Hastings with this sparkling tactical display. Proof that his combinative powers remained sharp even in old age.

Opening: English Opening
Result: 1-0 (White wins)
Award: Brilliancy Prize

Mieses vs Schlechter
St. Petersburg 1909

A strategic masterpiece against Carl Schlechter, the "Drawing Master" and future World Championship challenger. This game demonstrates Mieses' versatility beyond his famous tactical style.

Opening: Queen's Pawn Game
Result: 1-0 (White wins)


About These Games

These selected games showcase Jacques Mieses' evolution as a player over six decades. From his breakthrough victory against Tarrasch in 1888 to his brilliancy prize-winning game at age 80, they demonstrate why he was called "the last romantic" of chess.

Each game includes interactive analysis with move-by-move commentary, allowing you to experience Mieses' tactical genius and strategic understanding firsthand.