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A Poem about the harsh treatment that Mikhail Chigorin went through!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3aZLkMEzOg


Patron or Player!

In the 1903 Monte Carlo tournament,
Mikhail Chigorin experienced some harsh treatment,
The Patron Prince Dadian insisted Chigorin’s exclusion,
And he did have a justification!

Prince Dadian stated Chigorin had insulted,
And this had resulted,
In his action not to allow Chigorin to compete,
Since he was the patron who belonged to the elite.

Chigorin was compensated sum of 1500 francs
For an act not helping his status and rank,
Many players did go on to participate,
The conditions and perks made them not to debate.

Janowski, who was not playing in the tournament,
Expressed his sentiment,
Resigned from Members of International union,
A wingy action to articulate his opinion!

-Chesspoet64