The World Championship in Chess
An Article by Jacques Mieses
This newspaper article was written by Jacques Mieses himself. As a chess journalist and author of numerous books, Mieses was not only a player, but also a sought-after commentator and historian of the game of chess.
The World Championship in Chess
By J. Mieses
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| Title | The World Championship in Chess |
|---|---|
| Author | J. Mieses |
| Period | ca. 1948/49 |
| Page | 21 |
| Illustration | Drawing by Kate Munzer |
| Type | Own Article |
Historical Context
Mieses looks back at the history of the World Championship – from Steinitz through Lasker, Capablanca, Alekhine to Euwe. After Alekhine's death in 1946, the "chess throne had become vacant" – FIDE then organized the World Championship tournament of 1948.
Mieses as Chess Journalist
Jacques Mieses was not only a player, but also a productive chess author. He wrote numerous tournament books (including the official book on San Sebastián 1911), textbooks for Reclam, and regularly wrote articles for various newspapers. His analyses and historical reviews were very popular with readers.
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