My copy of MY SYSTEM (published by McKay) has Nimzovich playing
in two tournaments in London in 1927, with scores of (+7 -2 =2)
and (+7 -0 =3). The former has been confirmed by several sources,
while the latter seems to be a mistake. Any ideas what the +7 -0 =3
was supposed to refer to?

(Charles Blair) writes:

My copy of MY SYSTEM (published by McKay) has Nimzovich playing
in two tournaments in London in 1927, with scores of (+7 -2 =2)
and (+7 -0 =3). The former has been confirmed by several sources,
while the latter seems to be a mistake. Any ideas what the +7 -0 =3
was supposed to refer to?

It was an Imperial chess club tournament, held
Oct 10-24.

Nimzowitsch 8.5
Yates 6.5
Winter 5.5
Buerger 5.5
Goldstein 2.5
Morrison 1.5

Nimzo was held to a draw in one game each by Yates,
Winter, and Goldstein.

William Hyde
EOS Department
Duke University

writes:

(Charles Blair) writes:

My copy of MY SYSTEM (published by McKay) has Nimzovich playing
in two tournaments in London in 1927, with scores of (+7 -2 =2)
and (+7 -0 =3). The former has been confirmed by several sources,
while the latter seems to be a mistake. Any ideas what the +7 -0 =3
was supposed to refer to?

It was an Imperial chess club tournament, held
Oct 10-24.

Nimzowitsch 8.5
Yates 6.5
Winter 5.5
Buerger 5.5
Goldstein 2.5
Morrison 1.5

I have a book describing Nimzovich playing in a tournament
sponsored by the "British Empire Club" on Oct 10-24, with Nimzovich
losing to Marshall and Winter, drawing with Tartakower and Reti to
tie for first. Perhaps Nimzovich also played at Hastings?

(Charles Blair) writes:

writes:

(Charles Blair) writes:

My copy of MY SYSTEM (published by McKay) has Nimzovich playing
in two tournaments in London in 1927, with scores of (+7 -2 =2)
and (+7 -0 =3). The former has been confirmed by several sources,
while the latter seems to be a mistake. Any ideas what the +7 -0 =3
was supposed to refer to?

It was an Imperial chess club tournament, held
Oct 10-24.

I have a book describing Nimzovich playing in a tournament
sponsored by the "British Empire Club" on Oct 10-24, with Nimzovich
losing to Marshall and Winter, drawing with Tartakower and Reti to
tie for first. Perhaps Nimzovich also played at Hastings?

Mr Hyde is essntially correct. Nimzovich did play in two events,
sponsored by the "British Empire Club" and by the "Imperial Chess Club".
However, the October 10-24 dates are for the Empire Club event,
where he scored +7-2=2.

I was misled by the Oxford Companion's omission of the "Imperial
Chess Club" +7-0=3 result from a list of Nimzovich's "notable victories."

"Charles Blair" wrote ...

I was misled by the Oxford Companion's omission of the "Imperial
Chess Club" +7-0=3 result from a list of Nimzovich's "notable victories."

My understanding, which may be faulty, is that the Oxford Companion
typically does not list tournament results unless they were of GM-norm
quality. If I am right, then it may be that Nimzovich's opposition was not
strong enough in that event for his result to be mentioned.

Or I may be wrong about all of this. You get what you pay for when you read
this forum. :-)

Tim Hanke

(Charles Blair) writes:

writes:

(Charles Blair) writes:

My copy of MY SYSTEM (published by McKay) has Nimzovich playing
in two tournaments in London in 1927, with scores of (+7 -2 =2)
and (+7 -0 =3). The former has been confirmed by several sources,
while the latter seems to be a mistake. Any ideas what the +7 -0 =3
was supposed to refer to?

It was an Imperial chess club tournament, held
Oct 10-24.

Nimzowitsch 8.5
Yates 6.5
Winter 5.5
Buerger 5.5
Goldstein 2.5
Morrison 1.5

I have a book describing Nimzovich playing in a tournament
sponsored by the "British Empire Club" on Oct 10-24, with Nimzovich
losing to Marshall and Winter, drawing with Tartakower and Reti to
tie for first.

My source (Keene's book on Nimzo, written in the days when
Keene was a good writer, but still doubtless fallible) gives
the above tournament and one just called "London" 18-30 July.
It does not give a sponsor's name.

The crosstable generally agrees with your comments
above, but says that he beat Tartakower and drew with
Vidmar.

Perhaps Nimzovich also played at Hastings?

That is not mentioned, but the book does not give all
crosstables.

William Hyde
EOS Department
Duke University

writes:

My source (Keene's book on Nimzo, written in the days when
Keene was a good writer, but still doubtless fallible) gives
the above tournament and one just called "London" 18-30 July.
It does not give a sponsor's name.

The crosstable generally agrees with your comments
above, but says that he beat Tartakower and drew with
Vidmar.

My mistake, sorry! I misread the crosstable in Keene's book about
the "Empire Club" event, the one in October. Nimzovich tied for
first with Tartakower. He lost to Marshall and Winter, drew with
Vidmar and Reti, defeated seven other people, including Tartakower.

Any ideas what the +7 -0 =3
was supposed to refer to?

Seven wins, no losses, and three draws.