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Reykjavik (1948) Reykjavik, Iceland, 5-12 December 1948 Age 1 2 3 4 5 6 ————————————————————————————————— 1 Euwe 47 • 1 ½ ½ 1 ½ 3½ =2 Ásgeirsson 42 0 • ½ 1 1 ½ 3 =2 Pálmason 20 ½ ½ • ½ ½ 1 3 4 Ágústsson 32 ½ 0 ½ • ½ 1 2½ =4 Snævarr 39 0 0 ½ ½ • 1 2 =6 Möller 34 ½ ½ 0 0 0 • 1 ————————————————————————————————— Five rounds in eight days, starting on Sunday 5 December. Rest days 7, 10 & 11 December. Euwe won with 3.5/5. Clock simul 13 December: Euwe +5 =4 -1 Simul in Reykjavik 15 December: Euwe +18 =9 -6 Simul in Hafnarfirdi 17 December: Euwe +27 =4 -1 Simul at the University 18 December: Euwe +14 =8 -4 Simul Mjólkurstöðvarinnar 19 December: Euwe +22 =14 -4, after which Euwe went to New York (1948/49) Sources Icelandic newspapers (available at https://timarit.is/?lang=is) One game from https://maxeuwe.nl/en/euwes-games/ Eight games from https://2700chess.com/  page 1 of 1; 15 games    Game   Result Moves Year Event/Locale Opening 1. A Asgeirsson vs G Palmason   ½-½ 37 1948 Reykjavik B83 Sicilian 2. A Asgeirsson vs B Moller   ½-½ 34 1948 Reykjavik A95 Dutch, Stonewall 3. Euwe vs G Palmason   ½-½ 34 1948 Reykjavik E28 Nimzo-Indian, Samisch Variation 4. A Snaevarr vs G Agustsson   ½-½ 54 1948 Reykjavik B50 Sicilian 5. G Agustsson vs Euwe   ½-½ 22 1948 Reykjavik D40 Queen's Gambit Declined, Semi-Tarrasch 6. A Asgeirsson vs A Snaevarr   1-0 55 1948 Reykjavik C12 French, McCutcheon 7. B Moller vs G Palmason   0-1 30 1948 Reykjavik D15 Queen's Gambit Declined Slav 8. Euwe vs A Asgeirsson   1-0 31 1948 Reykjavik E33 Nimzo-Indian, Classical 9. G Palmason vs G Agustsson   ½-½ 18 1948 Reykjavik E16 Queen's Indian 10. A Snaevarr vs B Moller   1-0 39 1948 Reykjavik B10 Caro-Kann 11. A Snaevarr vs Euwe   0-1 61 1948 Reykjavik B28 Sicilian, O'Kelly Variation 12. B Moller vs G Agustsson   0-1 39 1948 Reykjavik A49 King's Indian, Fianchetto without c4 13. Euwe vs B Moller   ½-½ 41 1948 Reykjavik E67 King's Indian, Fianchetto 14. G Agustsson vs A Asgeirsson   0-1 30 1948 Reykjavik E33 Nimzo-Indian, Classical 15. G Palmason vs A Snaevarr   ½-½ 37 1948 Reykjavik A92 Dutch   REFINE SEARCH:   White wins (1-0) | Black wins (0-1) | Draws (1/2-1/2)     There is no kibitzing for this page, yet.   NOTE: Create an account today to post replies and access other powerful features which are available only to registered users. Becoming a member is free, anonymous, and takes less than 1 minute! If you already have a username, then simply login login under your username now to join the discussion. Please observe our posting guidelines: No obscene, racist, sexist, or profane language. No spamming, advertising, duplicate, or gibberish posts. No vitriolic or systematic personal attacks against other members. Nothing in violation of United States law. No cyberstalking or malicious posting of negative or private information (doxing/doxxing) of members. No trolling. The use of "sock puppet" accounts to circumvent disciplinary action taken by moderators, create a false impression of consensus or support, or stage conversations, is prohibited. Do not degrade Chessgames or any of it's staff/volunteers. Please try to maintain a semblance of civility at all times. See something that violates our rules? Blow the whistle and inform a moderator. NOTE: Please keep all discussion on-topic. This forum is for this specific tournament only. To discuss chess or this site in general, visit the Kibitzer's Café. Messages posted by Chessgames members do not necessarily represent the views of Chessgames.com, its employees, or sponsors. All moderator actions taken are ultimately at the sole discretion of the administration. Spot an error? Please suggest your correction and help us eliminate database mistakes! Home | About | Login | Logout | F.A.Q. | Profile | Preferences | Premium Membership | Kibitzer's Café | Biographer's Bistro | New Kibitzing | Chessforums | Tournament Index | Player Directory | Notable Games | World Chess Championships | Opening Explorer | Guess the Move | Game Collections | ChessBookie Game | Chessgames Challenge | Store | Privacy Notice | Contact Us Copyright 2001-2025, Chessgames Services LLC