New York 1924, Round 8: Lasker keeps the tempo high

New York 1924: Decisions in the endgame

The tournament in New York is long, and only eight of 22 rounds have been played so far. But that was no reason for former world champion Emanuel Lasker to slow down when playing with Black against Efim Bogoljubow in round 8. For a long time the game had been equal but in the endgame Lasker gradually got the upper hand.

Alexander Alekhine won an important game against Richard Reti. Before the eighth round Reti and Alekhine both had 4.0/6 and shared second to fourth place with Capablanca but after his win against Reti Alekhine is now sole second. Like Lasker, Alekhine won in the endgame – with a nice attack with reduced material.

World Champion José Raúl Capablanca had to content himself with a draw with White against Geza Maroczy. After 31 only moderately exciting moves the game finally ended peacefully.

US champion Frank Marshall provided more entertaining. In a game full of fascinating tactical possibilities he won with Black against Dawid Janowsky.

Edward Lasker and Savielly Tartakower played the second draw of the round: a game that lasted a bit more than 30 moves and did not offer much excitement.

After eight rounds Emanuel Lasker remains sole leader with 5½/7. Half a point behind follows Alekhine with 5.0/7. Capablanca is sole third with 4½/8 and still has to get the bye.

Results of round 8

J.R. Capablanca ½-½ G. Maroczy
E. Bogoljubow 0-1 Em. Lasker
D. Janowsky 0-1 F. Marshall
A. Alekhine 1-0 R. Reti
S. Tartakower ½-½ Ed. Lasker

Bye: Frederick Yates

Standings after eight rounds

Games

Links

• World class tournament in New York about to start
• Round 1: Alekhine starts with win against Yates
• Round 2: Alekhine wins with the Alekhine
• Round 3: Lasker beats Alekhine!
• Round 4: Emanuel Lasker wins again
• Round 5: Capablanca loses against Reti
• Round 6: Lasker and Lasker play remarkable draw
• Round 7: Strong bishops, strong knights and a modern game