Schweizerische Schachzeitung, 1857

R:
3 compositions (any type: problems, ‘kunstspiele’, studies, etc.) (1 pr.)
Open only to subscribers.
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J:
(not identified)
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C:
1857-11-15
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S:
Schweizerische Schachzeitung:
v. 1, i. 10 (1857-04-13), p. 57–58: announcement, etc.
v. 1, i. 26 (1857-11-25), p. 190: announcement of failure.
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N:
The tourney was declared a failure after closing date, as the entries did not live up to the expectation of the arrangers.

While three compositions were requested, the arrangers noted that one single composition could also be awarded the prize if it was exceptionally good.