Close N.Z. chess battle
Only one point separates the 12 competitors in the premier grade of the New Zealand chess’-championships after the third round at Lincoln College yesterday. Three players have, scored two points, including one of the joint holders of the title, Ewen Green (Howick-Paku-ranga). ’ ' ‘ ■ The other joint leaders are Robert Smith (Waitemata) and Lev Aptekar (Wellington). Thev might well be joined by Peter Stuart (North Shore), who has an
adjourned game against Bruce Watson (North Shore). Third round results were:— Premier grade.—R. Smith (Waitemata) beat B. Anderson (Canterbury); K. Dekker (North Shore) drew with R. Nokes (Canterbury); V.A. Small (Canterbury) drew with L. Aptekar (Wellington); O. Sarapu (North Shore) drew with 31. Levene (North Shore); J. Jackson (Nelson) drew with E. Green (HowickPakuranga);, B. Watson (North Shore) v. P. Stuart (North Shore), adjourned. Women’s championship.—J. Sievey (Otago) drew with A. Flower, (Wellington); ,1. Nokes '(Canterbury) v.-. E. Allen (Timani), adjourned.
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