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Sep 12, 2024 · Hungary has an impressive record in the Olympiad - winning the first two (1927, 1928) and taking silver in the third (1930). Led by Géza Maróczy, inventor of the feared Maróczy bind, they’ve always punched above their weight in team competitions. Photo: WH Watts/Wikipedia
Sep 4, 2024 · Chess cafes are popular spots for both casual and serious players, offering a space to enjoy a leisurely game while sipping on espresso. One such venue is the Maróczy Café, named after Géza Maróczy, a Hungarian grandmaster from the early 20th century.
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Sep 14, 2024 · The grave of Géza Maróczy The packed Saturday began with a guided tour of the city, accompanied by László Jakobetz. The author of a recent biography (in English) showed the birth house of Géza Maróczy, the great Hungarian master, who was close to challenging Lasker before the first world war. The group was particularly impressed by a visit
4 days ago · The Maróczy bind, named after Géza Maróczy, has a fearsome reputation. Chess masters once believed that allowing the bind was a mistake as Black always gave White a significant advantage.
Sep 22, 2024 · Ahead of Géza Maróczy, Pillsbury, Tarrasch, Dawid Janowski, Steinitz and the rest of a strong field. 1899: London: 1st: 23½/28 +20−1=7: Ahead of Janowski, Pillsbury, Maróczy, Carl Schlechter, Blackburne, Chigorin and several other strong players. 1900: Paris: 1st: 14½/16 +14−1=1
4 days ago · In 1906 Lasker and Géza Maróczy agreed to terms for a World Championship, but the arrangements could not be finalised, and the match never took place. [35] Lasker's first world championship match since 1897 was against Frank Marshall in the World Chess Championship 1907. Despite his aggressive style, Marshall could not win a single game ...
2 days ago · Géza Maróczy, Géza Nagy, Árpád Vajda, Kornél Havasi, Endre Steiner Denmark 38½ Orla Hermann Krause, Holger Norman-Hansen, Erik Andersen, Karl Ruben England 36½ Henry Atkins, Fred Yates, George Thomas, Reginald Michell, Edmund Spencer: 1928: 2nd Chess Olympiad: The Hague, Netherlands Hungary 44 Géza Nagy, Endre Steiner, Árpád Vajda ...
