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Chess 14 Oct 1923, Sun The Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) Newspapers.com
In a letter dated Paris, September 18, Alex. Alekhine confirms his intention of visiting this country next month. Alekhine wishes to become better acquainted with the chess players of this country and prepare for a match with J. R. Capablanca for the world's championship. There is no question in the mind of the editor that with the exception of Dr. Emanuel Lasker, Alekhine would give Capablanca the hardest fight of any living player. We are not, however, altogether convinced that Alekhine even allowing for Lasker's age is the equal of the Berlin expert, and prior to a match between Alekhine and Capablanca we would like to see a match between Alekhine and Lasker, the former world's champion. Alekhine has recently toured England most successfully. While there he played in the open British tournament, winning easily first place with a score of 10½ to ½.
