INTER-CLUB CHESS MATCH

Evening Post, Volume XLVIII, Issue 55, 3 September 1894, Page 2

INTER-CLUB CHESS MATCH

The match between the Christchurch and Wellington Chess •KJlubs, whioh is being played by telegraph, was resumed, on Saturday evening, and when play ceased for the evening the positions were as nnder :— At board No. 1, Ollivier v. Benbow, the game, which is very even, was held over until next Saturday, Mr. Benbow being unable to play. At boarJ No. 2, Hookham v. Barnes,- the former has the advantage. The game at board !<■>. 3, Eyre v. Littlejobn, was won by the latter last week. At board No. 4, Hunter v. Mackay, the players agreed to draw, tho position having become complicated, owing to the Christchurch player telegraphing a wrong move. Although, by the rules, he was liable to be heavily penalised, Mackay did not claim his advantage. Tho game at board No. 5, between Searell and James, is even. Board No. G, Cunt v. Barraud— The latter has a pawn to the good. Board No. 7, Smith v. Kellin?— The position is even, but tho latter missed opportunities of winning. At board No. S, Millner v. Cocks, the latter Tion, and at board No. 9 Parker (Wellington) won his game with Scott. At board Mo. 10, Mason v. Wright, a difficulty occurred through tho Chrisfcchuroh man telegraphing an impossible move, and the Wellington player claimed the penalty. Christchurch disputed, and it was finally agreed to continue the game, and referthe dispute to an independent authority. At board No. 11, Acton-Adams v. Skeet, the positions are about even. At board No. 12, Anderson v. Still, the Wellington player has the advantage of the exchange, but Mr. 1 Anderson has improved his position. At board No. 13, Connellv. Janion, the game looks very much like being a drawn one. At board No. 14, Ridinsrs v. Allen, the advantage rests with the Wellington player. At board No. 15, Turrtll v. Tamo, the last-named saorificed tho exchange, but by good play obtained a strong attack, and the game should eventually go io him. Up to the present Wellington has Bcored 3£ games, and has winning positions in two others. Canterbury hab the winning advantage in 1J games, whilo tlje remaining eight aro very even. All games which are unfinished after next Saturday's play will be referred to Mr. Cloland, of Dunedin, for decision.