Monte Carlo chess tournament

The Monte Carlo chess tournament was established in 1901. There were a series of very strong tournaments held in Monte Carlo, from 1901 to 1904, and again after a long break from 1967 to 1969.

1901

The notation and point count was as follows (drawn games were replayed):

• W means ½ for the first, 1 the second game = 3/4 points
• ½ means ½ for the first, ½ the second game = 1/2 points
• L means ½ for the first, 0 the second game = 1/4 points

1902

The notation and point count is the same as in 1901.

1903

1904

1904, Rice Gambit tournament

Also in 1904, a thematic tournament on the King's Gambit, Rice Gambit was held.

1967

1968

1969

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