CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP.
LASKER DEFEATS TARRASCH. By Telecraph—Press Association.—Copyright (Received October 2, 12.10 a.m.) , London, October l. The match for the chess championship of the world, between Dr. Lasker, who has been -champion since 1894, and Dr. Tarrasch, a famous German player, has been concluded, victory resting with Dr. Lasker, who won eight games to his opponent's three.- . ■ <
Under the 'conditions of the match draws, of which there were several, did not count in the score. " The winner is to receive a prize of £200, the loser £125, and Br. Lasker an honorarium of £325. The match began at Dusseldorf ;on August 17, was continued at Berlin, and concluded at Munich, -.that city having contributed £250 towards the fund. .
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XLV, Issue 13870, 2 October 1908, Page 5
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