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Britains Alexander beats to Russians at chess tournament. C H, OD Alexander of Great Britain
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Britains Alexander beats to Russians at chess tournament. C H, OD Alexander of Great Britain
Britains Alexander beats to Russians at chess tournament.
C H, OD Alexander of Great Britain (pictured here) B both the Soviet chess grandmaster is in the Premier tournament of the international chess Congress at Hastings, Sussex, today (Friday).
He forced A Tolush, champion of Leningrad, to resign after three hours 20 minutes and 28 moves.
Then he resumed his marathon match with David Bronstein, who resigned after 14 hours play and 120 moves. The results of this match, which had been adjourned five times in the past three days, gives Alexander a score of 6 1/2 points with all his matches completed. He now leads in the tournament. Alexander, a former British champion, is a Foreign Office Official..
8 January 1954
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In this photo print, we witness a historic moment as Britain's Alexander triumphs over the Russians at a prestigious chess tournament. Captured in the frame is C. H. O. D. Alexander of Great Britain, who emerges victorious against Soviet chess grandmasters in the Premier tournament of the international chess Congress held in Hastings, Sussex. The intensity of the competition is palpable as Alexander showcases his exceptional skills on the board. After three hours and 20 minutes of strategic gameplay spanning 28 moves, he compels A Tolush, champion of Leningrad, to concede defeat. Undeterred by exhaustion from their marathon match that had been adjourned five times over three days, Alexander continues his relentless pursuit for victory. His unwavering determination pays off when David Bronstein resigns after an astonishing 14 hours of play and an impressive 120 moves. With all his matches completed, Alexander secures a remarkable score of 6½ points and takes the lead in this esteemed tournament. Notably, beyond his prowess in chess circles, Alexander also holds a position as a Foreign Office Official—a testament to both his intellectual acumen and diplomatic finesse. This evocative image transports us back to January 8th, 1954—immortalizing an extraordinary moment where one man defied expectations and emerged triumphant against formidable opponents on the chequered battlefield.
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