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Otago Witness, Issue 2308, 26 May 1898, Page 40

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Solutions of Problems. Problem 1574 (By W. T>unn).-Black men on 6. 8, 15, SO, k2 ; White man 27, ks 11, 14, 2(5. White to move and "win. 610 14 7 20 24 27 20 16 18 11 f 211 Black wins. Problem 1575 (Between Messrs Hermann and Simpson). -Black man on 20,kson 10, 18; White men on 11, 19, k on 17. Black plays ; White draws.

Certainly the end game is a very remarkable one, and the priuoipl* of this dray might easily be overlooked by the best of players. The solution, it should be admitted, is noteo complete as it might be, bu'; the absence cf a complete demonstration invests the x>robiem with greater interest, no doubt.

Problem 1576 (By W. Dunn).— Black men on 2, 6, 11, 15. 19, £0, k 13 ; White men on 17, 18, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28. Black to move and Win. 20 24 20 H 11 2 18 11 28 19 2 9 27 20 2 7 13 9 19 24 9 5 5 7 11 Its Black wins

Problem 1577 (By J. LeggaU).—This occurred as the ending of a tournament game, and was wen by Mr Boreham. Mr Leggatt afterwards discovered the draw. Black on 3, 5, 7,10,13,14, 20 ; White oa 16, 17, 19, 21,- 22, 27, 32. Black to play and draw-

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