AApril 10 1869
Jackson's Oxford Journal, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, Saturday, April 10, 1869
Grand Match at Chess.—Mr. de Vero, the late holder of the Challenge Cup of the British Chess Association, and consequently of the English Chess Championship, is, it appears, determined, if possible, to regain the laurels which he lost in the recent tournament by Mr. Blackburne's victory over him. He cannot, of course, fight again so soon for the Association's Cup; but he has sent a challenge to Mr. Blackburne to contend again with him over the chessboard—this time for 200l.—i.e. 100l, a-side, the winner of the first seven games to be the victor. Mr. Blackburne, nothing loth, has accepted the challenge, and the match is to be played at the St. George's, the London, and the Westminster Chess Clubs, to commence on Monday, April 12, at the London Chess Club.
