Kaiser Jubilee Chess Tournament Vienna 1898
Emperor Franz Joseph I's 50th Anniversary
Tournament Overview
- Date: May 15 - June 8, 1898
- Location: Vienna, Austria-Hungary
- Participants: 18 players
- Winner: Siegbert Tarrasch (GER)
Mieses' Performance
Result: 11th Place
8 points from 17 games (47.1%)
The Kaiser Jubilee Tournament was a major social event celebrating Emperor Franz Joseph I's 50th anniversary. Tarrasch dominated convincingly ahead of Pillsbury and Lasker. Mieses achieved a solid mid-table result against the world elite.
Historical Context
The tournament was one of the strongest of the 19th century and took place in the magnificent atmosphere of imperial Vienna. Participation was a great honor for all players.