Mieses Jacques - Christoffel
Hastings 1945/46 · Brilliancy Prize
Brilliancy Prize at Age 80!
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.
Christoffel vs Mieses
This game demonstrates that even at 80 years of age, Jacques Mieses retained his tactical brilliance and fighting spirit. Playing in the Hastings Christmas tournament of 1945/46, he produced this gem that earned him the brilliancy prize - a fitting testament to his enduring chess genius.
This game was played at the Hastings Tournament 1946, over 50 years after Mieses' first appearance at the legendary Hastings Tournament 1895.
Tournament: Hastings 1945/46 · Opening: English Opening · Result: 1-0 · Award: Brilliancy Prize