CHESS MATCH.

Evening Star, Issue 10400, 23 August 1897, Page 2

CHESS MATCH.

OAMAP.U v. DUNEDIN,

A match between the Otago and Oainaru Choss Clubs was commenced on Saturday evening, and will bo continued next Saturday. Direct telegraphic communication had been opened up between the rooms of the two clubs, and the operators got through the work very smartly. Play commenced about 7-30, and an adjournment was made a few minutes before eleven o’clock, each board showing about fifteen moves made. The time arrangements are i Thirty moves during the first two hours, and fifteen moves for each subsequent hour. Messrs Clayton (Oamaru) and R. A. Cleland (Otago) acted as captains; Messrs Lang and J. A. Millar, M.H.R , as umpires 5 and there was an efficient baud of scrutineers. The play on the whole was very even, and no result of any importance has yet been achieved. The ‘‘North Otago Times ’ gives the following opinion on the condition of the games : Board No. I.—Messrs E. A. Cleland (Dunedin) and F. G. Clayton (Oamaru). The former offered the Evans gambit, which was accepted by the Oamaru captain, who skilfully met the onslaughts of his opponent, and, when they ceased, still retained the gambit pawn, and is now commencing to assume the aggressive. Board No. 2.—Messrs G. I'. Brands (Oamaru) and J. Edwards (Dunedin). The latter defended with the Sicilian defence, and the local player gained a pawn, with slightly the better game. Board No. 3. —Messrs J. Mellor (Dunedin) and 0. Banks (Oamaru). A Erench defence was played at the board, and the game is even. Board No. d.—Messrs H. Lee (Oamaru) and J. Mouat (Dunedin). Guioco piano opening, and game even.

Board No. 5.-Messrs 0. Balk (Dunedin) and G. Bolton (Oamaru). Another Giuoco, with posi‘ tions fairly even.

Board No. G.—Archdeacon Gould (Oamaru) and Dr Stenhouse (Dunedin), The local man offered the Queen’s gambit, which was declined by the second player, who has gained the advantage of a pawn.

Board No. 7.—Messrs L. Warsaw (Dunedin) and E. T. Lari (Oamaru). The latter played the French game, and is a pawn to the bad. Board No. 8. —Messrs W. Burns (Oamaru) and G. H. Lyders (Dunedin). The former attacked with Ruy Lopez, and the game is quite even. Board No. U.-Mr H. J. Clelaud (Dunedin) and Dr Garland (Oamaru). Another French defence, the local player having a decided advantage, being a pawn and the exchange to the good. No. 10.—Messrs AV. Dawe (Dunedin) and H. Mowbray (Oamaru). A Giuoco Piano opening, which is in favor of Dunedin, their player being a piece ahead. Board No. 11.—Messrs Moody (Dunedin) and D. L. Patterson (Oamaru). Queen’s Knight’s opening, and game even. Board No. 12.—Messrs J. Taylor (Oamaru) and 1- , tolu (Dunedin). The former played the Kings Bishop opening, and has some advantage in position.

Board No 13.—Messrs D. H. Hastings (Dunedin) and E. F. Armstrong (Oamaru). A Ruy Lopez was played, and the Dunedin player is a pawn un Board No IL-Mr H. H. G. Ralfe (Oamaru) and Miss Columb (Dnnedm). The lady adopted re troll s defence, and got the better game, gaining a pawn. The local player, however, retrieved his position, and is now a pawn to the good.