Hauptturnier A
The Haupturnier A was won by Curt von Bardeleben, who earlier beat Berthold Lasker, Siegbert Tarrasch and Seger, in a preliminary group.
The final results:
1. Bardeleben 2½/3 (won a preliminary group, scoring 3/3)
2. Specht 2/3 (won a prel. group, scoring 2/3)
3. Kist 1½/3 (won a prel. group, scoring 2/2)
4. Reif 0/3 (won a prel. group, scoring 2/3)
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