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Evening Post, Volume CVIII, Issue 79, 30 September 1924, Page 5

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NELSON V. WELLINGTON The Wellington Chess Club completed its telegraphic engagements for 192'10n Sjiturday evening, when the 15-aside match against Nelson was concluded. The operating was in the very capable hinds of Messrs. St. John (Nelson) aud D. Hamlin (Wellington), and the teams a~u also indebted to the umpires, viz., Messrs. L. F. Parcell (for Wellington) '< and G. H. Clutten (for Nelson). The local club had most efficient scrutineers in Messrs. W. Toomath (hon. secretuy), H. Hague, L. Carroll, and Fouhy, junior. The Nelson Club won the toss, and thus had first move at the odd-numbered boards. Appended is a brief outline of the play, the Nelson name being given first in each instance: Board I.—E. H. Severne v. W. E. Mason (Philidor's Defence). Unfinished. The slight advantage held by Mason may_ possibly be sufficient to yield him a win. The position, however, requires a more exhaustive examination than cculd be given it when packing up material at midnight on Saturday. Board 2.— G. F. Dodds v. A. W. Gyles (Queen's Pawn Opening). Gyles gave up a knight for three passed pawns and a strong attack. Dodds defended well, and _ ultimately obtained relief by regaining one of the pawns. Late in the j evening Gyles took a sporting risk in the end game, which Dodds played magnificently. A most instructive game ended at midnight, Gyles resigning at move 43, when he was unable to stop Dodds from queening a pawn^

Board 3.—8. Trathen v. R. J. Barnes (Ruy Lopez). Mr. Barnes, who had won a, pawn on the previous Saturday, was too unwell to resume play on Saturday, and consequently a draw was agreed to. Board 4.— T. E. Maunsell v. F. K. Kelling (Ponziani Opening). The former's 19th move weakened his position, and loosened a joint in his armour. This enabled' Kelling to get the upper hand, and score shortly afterwards. • Board 5.— W. B. Griffin v. Edwin A. Hicks' (English Opening). A very tough stiuggle. In the final stage Hicks won a pawn. Inflowing up this initial advantage strongly he compelled Griffin to give up a bishdp for a pawn. Hicks firally scored the game at move 41, thus enhancing his already fine unbeaten record.'

Board 6.—C. N. Wilkinson t. H. G. Leo (Caro Kann Defence). Mr. Lee, playing with fine judgment, got a strong attack by giving up a bishop fac two connected passed pawns that were veil supported. After demolishing an ingenious counter-attack, he provided a "chessy" finish by giving up the exchange to queen a pawn. The Nelson lion, secretary resigned a most instructive game at move 51. ! Board 7.— E. Caradus v. T. Fouhy ' (Queen's Gambit declined). Unfinished. Mr. Fouhy's advantage appears to bo sufficiently pronounced to yield him a win. Board B.—J. D. Kemp v. A. T. Craven (Queen's Gambit declined). Mr. Craven's promising attack did not "go through," and he only had a pawn 'to show for the two pieces sacrificed. This enabled Mr. Kemp to register Nelson's first win at 8 p.m. Board 9.— W. S. Angus v. J. C. M'Crea (English Opening).—Unfinished. In favour of Mr. Angus. This position also calls for a very thorough analysis. Board 10.—II. Mowbray v. W. J. Fairburn (Queen's Pawn game). The latter, making tho most of his positional advantage, regained the piece that he had previously lost through a clerical error. Keeping up tho pressure* in fine style, hs later on won a bishop, which enabled him to score a meritorious win at movo 32.

Board 11.— G. T. Kemp v. H. Jessup (Four Knights' gnme). Jessup, by massing four pieces on a weak centre pawn, was able to capture it, and to dominate t'n game. Further gains followed shortly „ afterwards, enabling Jessup to score strongly at move 57. Board 12.—A. L. Rowe y. C. W. Tanner (Ginoco Piano oponing). Unfinished. In favour of Mr. Rowe, who recovered I his lost pawn, and now has force mujeure. Board 13.— J. L. Harris v. A. E. JesBup (Two Knights' Defence). A miscalculation in making exchanges cost the foitner a rook, and he resigned a hopeIhm game at move 41. i Board 14.— J. Satherley v. Gyles, sen. (Queen's Pawn game). Having won a piece on the first evening, Mr. Gyles had no difficulty in forcing matters. He won at move 25. Board 15.— H. Tucker v. Mrs. Gylea (Ginoco Piano Opening). Mr. Davis, jnn., replaced Mr. Tucker, who was unable to take up his running on Saturday. Mrs. Gyles, who was again in good form, quickly added to her previous gains and obtained her opponent's resignation at move 45. - • ; Tlio score is thus: Wellington 85 wins, Nelson 2i, and four games marked incomplete. It is hoped that the two cap.tiiins (Messrs. Severae and W. E. Mason) will be ablo to coino to an agreement about the five outstanding games, so as' to avoid the delay that would result from a reference to the New Zealand' Chess Association's Adjudication Board.