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Danish Jew Wins First Chess Tournament Prize

April 16, 1926
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(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)

The first prize in the international chess tournament which closed yesterday in Dresden was won by Nimzowitsch, a Danish Jew. He gained a remarkable victory, winning 8 1/2 out of 9 parties.

The second prize was won by Aljechin, who won 7 parties. The third prize went to Rubenstein, who won 6 1/2 parties.

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