London, England (March-April 1860)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Wins
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Harrwitz - - 1 1 1 1 1 ½ 1 1 7
Mongredien + + 0 0 0 0 0 ½ 0 0 2
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Format: The first to seven wins, draws not counting, to be the victor.
Introduction
Herr Harrwitz has just returned to London from an excursion in the Isle of Wight, which lasted several weeks. We are glad to learn that his return to town has already resulted in the formation of a match with one of the English Chess celebrities, Mr. Mongredien, the President of the London Chess Club; the winner of the first seven games to be the victor. Herr Harrwitz gives to his opponent three (sic; two) games out of seven.(1)
An interesting match has just been commenced between Mr Harrwitz and Mr Mongredien, at the London Chess Club. The victory consists of the first seven games, and the German gives his opponent the advantage of two games to start with. We believe Mr H. has scored two games.(2)
London Chess Club.—Match between Mr Mongredien and Mr Harrwitz.—The conditions of this interesting contest are that Mr Harrwitz shall give his opponent two games to start with, and that the winner of the first seven games be declared victor. Present score:—Mongredien, 2; Harrwitz, 3.(3)
Little progress has been made since our last in the various chess matches pending in the metropolis. In the match between Messrs Mongredien and Harrwitz, the score gives 4 to 2 (the two given as odds) in favour of the latter.(4)
Game Sequence
1. A Mongredien vs Harrwitz, 1860 0-1 49 C53 Giuoco Piano
2. Harrwitz vs A Mongredien, 1860 1-0 34 D20 Queen's Gambit Accepted
3. A Mongredien vs Harrwitz, 1860 0-1 39 C24 Bishop's Opening
4. Harrwitz vs A Mongredien, 1860 1-0 34 C33 King's Gambit Accepted
5. A Mongredien vs Harrwitz, 1860 0-1 47 B21 Sicilian, 2.f4 and 2.d4
6. Harrwitz vs A Mongredien, 1860 ½-½ 43 C39 King's Gambit Accepted
7. A Mongredien vs Harrwitz, 1860 0-1 29 A84 Dutch
8. Harrwitz vs A Mongredien, 1860 1-0 25 C39 King's Gambit Accepted
Sources
(1) Chess Player's Chronicle, v2 n15, March 1860, p92
(2) London Field, 1860.03.17, p219
(3) London Era, 1860.03.18, p14
(4) London Field, 1860.03.31, p260
Kibitzing
