Monte Carlo Chess Tournament 1903

Monte Carlo, February 10 – March 17, 1903

Historical Significance

Monte Carlo 1903 was the third in a series of strong tournaments held in Monte Carlo from 1901 to 1904. From February 10 to March 17, 1903, 14 masters played a double round-robin, so each of them played 26 games.

Siegbert Tarrasch won with 20 points, ahead of Géza Maróczy (19) and Harry Nelson Pillsbury (18½).

Mieses' Performance

Mieses scored exactly half of the available points and finished eighth, one point behind Heinrich Wolf and one ahead of Frank Marshall.

Final Standings

Double round-robin (26 games per player).

The Monte Carlo Tradition

The series had begun in 1901 with a win by Dawid Janowski, and Géza Maróczy won in 1902.