Great International Tournament Baden-Baden 1925
New Beginning After World War I
Tournament Overview
- Date: April 16 - May 16, 1925
- Location: Baden-Baden, Germany
- Format: Round-robin
- Participants: 20 players
- Winner: Alexander Alekhine (RUS)
Historical Significance
Baden-Baden 1925 marked the return of international chess after World War I. For the first time since 1914, the world's elite gathered again. The tournament was a symbol of reconciliation and a new beginning for international chess.
Alexander Alekhine dominated with 16 points from 20 games, demonstrating his claim to challenge World Champion Capablanca. The tournament featured a remarkable field including former World Champion Emanuel Lasker and rising stars like Nimzowitsch and Réti.
Mieses' Performance
Result: 15th Place
8.5 points from 19 games (44.7%)
At 60 years old, Jacques Mieses proved he could still compete at the highest level. His mid-table finish against the world's best players was a remarkable achievement for a player of his age. Mieses showed that experience and fighting spirit could compensate for the physical demands of modern tournament chess.
The Field of Competitors
- Alexander Alekhine (RUS) - Winner
- Aaron Nimzowitsch (LAT) - 2nd
- Richard Réti (CZE) - 3rd
- Efim Bogoljubov (RUS) - 4th
- Emanuel Lasker (GER) - 5th
- Savielly Tartakower (POL)
- Siegbert Tarrasch (GER)
- Rudolf Spielmann (AUT)
- Ernst Grünfeld (AUT)
- Jacques Mieses (GER) - 15th