6th Congress of the German Chess Federation Leipzig 1888
Mieses' International Debut
Tournament Overview
- Date: July 1888
- Location: Leipzig, Germany
- Format: Main Tournament
- Master Tournament Winner: Siegbert Tarrasch
Baptism of Fire
Leipzig 1888 marked the beginning of 23-year-old Jacques Mieses' international career. At the 6th Congress of the German Chess Federation, he competed in the main tournament and faced the elite of German chess.
Particularly significant was his game against Siegbert Tarrasch, the future "Praeceptor Germaniae". Although Mieses lost this instructive game, it marked the beginning of a lifelong rivalry between the two masters.
Historical Context
The DSB Congresses were the most important chess tournaments in the German-speaking world. Leipzig 1888 was Mieses' opportunity to prove himself against established masters and gain his first experience on the international stage.
Mieses' Games from Leipzig 1888
Tarrasch - Mieses 1-0
The first documented game between Mieses and Tarrasch. An instructive loss for the young Mieses against the future world-class player.
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