CHESS.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CV, Issue 12427, 16 February 1901, Page 4

CHESS.

S. S. BLACKBURNE, Cboas Editor, “ Lyttelton Timea Please address: P.O. Box 173, Chrisvchurch, New Zealand. NOTICES. February 16, 1901. The . Canterbury Chess. Club meets at the Chamber of Commerce, Cathedral Square, Christehuioh, oa Tuesdays and Fridays, at 7 p.ra., and cn Thursdays at 2.30 p.m. ■\Vo beartiiy commend to our readers the '’British Chess Magazine,” -which is published at 8s a year, postage free, at; 38, Park Cross Street, Leeds, England. 4 prize will be given to the highest scorer for solutions and criticisms during the quarter. Open to ail solvers. 4 prize will also be given to the most successful new solver in the present quarter. CORRESPONDENCE. To J.S.—Thanks for interesting letter, PSOBLEM No 1837, No. 46 in Our Jubilee Tourney, Motto: “ Foaming waters.” BLACK.

WHITE. IBBIJIE2, 4blP Q, 1 PSkt.l.P.6 ,Sk 3 Kt 5 p 1,2 PP 2 pi, 3r2b Kt 1, White to play and mate i n two moves. PROBLEM No. 18SS. No. 47 in Our Jubilee Tourney. Motto: ” WaggaWagga.” BLACK.

WHITE, E 3 B 3,8, 5p 2,3 k 4,6 Kt 1, P6p, IPKS, Q 7. White to play and mate in three moves. (Solutions and criticisms will appear on March 9.) Explanation of Notation:—Bead from left to right, beginning at left top corner of diagram. I Large letters signify White pieces, small letters Black pieces, figures empty squares; commas close I the ranks. | SOLUTIONS. I Problem No, 1831: No. 40 in Our Jubilee Tourney; Motto: “ The hanging rock ” (two moves).—l Kt 3 Kkt Q, 8,3 p E 3.3 k 2 Pl,l Pplq 3, 4 P 3,1 p 3 i Kt 3,2 b 5. _ White 1. Black T. White 2. Q B 1 Any. Mates accordingly. Problem No. 1832 : No. 41 in Our Jubilee Tourney: Motto; “ Ic’s all in a life-time'’(three moves). —Kt3 iiSKt, 8,2 Pp 4, 4pE 18,1 P P I. k p 2,2 K2BpP,6PI, 8. "White 1." Black 1, White 2. E—B 1 ~ Kill B—Kt och do. K Q 4 B B 3 C h &o. K-K6 B-B3 c. P B 6 HxP oh &c, P —Q4 B—K Ich &c. SOLVERS AND THEIR CRITICISMS. PROBLEM No. 1831. No. 40 in our Jubileo Tourney. Motto: “The hanging rock."’ Two moves. Key, Q R 1.- Sacrifice of Q far from compensates for pinning Black Q and preventing two checks; the check .allowed is followed by an exceedingly pretty mate; variety poor (40) Alfordian, Christchurch. — Easy to see the White Q must ittove to K 1; the mate with the Kt is good; very little variety (60) Seva, Timaru.— Key, pinning Q, poor; also variety; one economical mate; dual (65) G.F.W., Spreydon.— Fairly good key, sacrificing Q and leaving White K open to check and R eu prise; limited mates (SO) : Argo, Maori Pah, Kaiapoi— Poor key, pinning Black Q, one' economical mate; duals (60) S.S.. Dunedin.— Key lop aggressive, pinning Q and preventing two out of three pending checks; duals (52) E. Woodford, Linwood. — A fair position; at least one economical mate; mate by Kt very neat (75) Tertius. — Key, sacrifices Q, and thereby produces a nice economical and nearly pure mate; variety poor; dual after several moves (70) G. H. Rodmell.

PROBLEM No. 1832. No. 41 in our Jubilee-Tourney. Motto: “It’s all in a lifetime.” Three moves. Key, R B X.— Fair key, giving another flight sq to Black K; nothing striking about the after-play; want of strategy a defect (66) S eva ,_ A. moderate problem; the threatened check by Q P makes it interesting; • 'lout the key is indifferent and there is ,r.o pure or economical mate (69) G. H. Eodmell. — A very fair problem; mates not economical, but nearly pure; every piece has to move for some mares, except K Kt (78) Tertius.— Key deep; no mate economical ; variety very good (SO) Cope.— Key deep and good, giving extra flight square to K and freeing P; three males, nearly pure; good general economy; a line composition (85) Gambit.— Good key and mates; none pure or economical; good variety (85) Argo.-- Key. giving (light Square, fairly good; variety interesting; some mates nearly pure (80) (1.F.W., Spreydon.— Fairly good key and after-play; good variations; no. pure or economical mates (74) S.S.— ■ Solution also received from Alfordian, who claims cook by B Kt 6, having apparently overlooked the K’s escape at Q 4. Fair key, concedes one flight square; after-play pretty; variety fair and mates good; a well-constructed problem (94) F, Woodford. PROBLEM No. 18X1. No. 31 in our Jubilee Tourney. Two moves. - Key. Q K IJ 8 Excellent, problem, displaying fine strategy and ingenuity; Q has choice of many squares for key, which concedes flight square; attempted mate by Kt beautifully defeated by P x P en passant (33) J. L. Power, Wellington. PROBLEM No. 1&29. No. 33 in our .Inbilee Tourney. Three moves. Author’s intended solution (B B 1), with the flaw pointed out, received from I’’. Woodford and J. L. X'ower. PROBLEM No. 1830. No. 39 in our Jubilee Tourney. Three moves. Author’s solution (Q K Ki. 8) received from F. Woodford. PROBLEM MO. 1629. ’ No. 3S in our Jubilee Tourney. Motto: "A fight for the Crown.”— The author of this problem sent in two versions, one, alter Ibo other, withdrawing the first in favour of the second. By an oversight, the Forsyth notation of the first version wan published over the author's intended solution of the second version. GAME No. 3208. PARIS INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT, 1909. An interesting theoretical variation, played in 'Schiecbter's very best style. RUY LOPEZ. White. Black.

(a) In the London tournament last year Janowsky’s 10 R Ksq was considered to demolish the 6 Q K 2 variation. AJapia subsequently suggested 11 Q B4; but this move was again abandoned, Jauowsky having beaten Tchigorin, who adopted it. Since then the move has been analysed again in Vienna, and found to be irresistible. Almost everybody else knew this except Jauowsky, He lives some distance outside Paris, and arrives only just in time to commence his game. (b) Up to here both sides follow the London game, in which Tchigorin played 15 Q R Q sq, whereupon 15 P B 3 gives Black the better game. The new move in the text, however, leaves Black in a helpless position. (c) Obviously a lost move. (d) If 17 Qx P, then 18 Kt winning the Exchange. (e) The only chance to move the Q P'ha missed here, although even P Q 3 would have left White still a considerable advantage. (f) A very fine move which paralyses Black’s pieces altogether. (g) The pretty final attack commences now. (h) The winning move, whether Black take, the Pawn or not. (i) For if 45. P~Et 3, then 46 Q R7, oh, followed by a forced mate.

GAME NO.-2307. A RUSSIAN BRILLIANT. The following brilliant, game, ' played in St Petersburg, shows, says Mr Tinsley, of the “ Times Weekly," that M. Maximov, , a wellknown problemist, is also a good practical

(b) All such positions occur through a player failing to meet the attack properly. He could with more effect have tried 11 B K 3. But then this pretty ending would hardly have occurred.

NEW ZEALAND CHESS ASSOCIATION. The annual general meeting of the New Zealand Chess Association, postponed from May 3, 1000, was held in Wellington on Deo. 18, there being present—Messrs C. W. Ben-bow (local vice-president, in the chair), A. I. Littlejohn and G-. Wright (Wellington Club, one vote each), W. Mackay (Auckland, two votes), W. Brown (Wellington Working Men’s O.ub, two votes), H. E. Lawry (Timaru, one vote), W. E. Mason (Oamaru, two votes), E. W. Petherick (Palmerston North, one vote), end F. K. Helling (honorary secretary and treasurer). Tho minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed, and the account for printing tho annual report passed for payment. The correspondence was nest, read, regret being expressed at learning from the; Eev Wyndhm Earee that the Masterum Chib had become defunct, and also at learning from the Otago Chess Club that Mr E- A. Oleland, to whom the Chess Council of New Zealand owes its inception, bad declined to allow himse.f to be nominated for re-election as one of the vice-presidents for the iSom-h Island. On tho motion of Mr Benbow, seconded by ■Mr A. I- Littlejohn; the annual report and balance-sheet were unanimously adopted as printed.On tho motion of Mr A. I. Littlejohn, seconded, by Mr Wright, the following officers were unanimously elected for tho year ending April 30, 1901: Patron, his Excellency the Governor, Lord Eanfnrly (re-elected). President, Mr Justice Denniston (re-elected). Vice-presidents North Island, Upper Division, Messrs A. Miliar' (re-elected), J. M’Lennox (re-elected); North Island, Lower Division, Hon F. Arkwright, M.L..C. (re-elected), Mr C. W. Benbow- (re-elected). South Island, Upper Division, Messrs W. E. Cooke (re-elect-ed), J. J. Milner (re-elected); South Island, Lower Division, Dr W. M. Stenhouse (re-elected), Mr A. E. Barclay, M.H.E. Hon secretary and treasurer, F. K. Kelling (rc-electcd). Hon auditor, E. J. Barnes.

With reference to tho forthcoming Championship Congress (which Mis to'Canterbury, by rotation, Mr A. I. Littlejohn moved that play commence on Easter Saturday, April 6, XSOI. This, was seconded by Mr Petherick, and carried nem con., The Canterbury Club's notice of motion regarding the rules was read by the honorary Secretary, who to instructed to convey sum© to the various affiliated clubs before the first week in February, so as to allow of the matter being dealt with at the annual meeting to be held in May next. It was decided by five votes to three that a statement regarding the position in this matter should bo circulated with the Canterbury Club’s motion, isuch statement to be merely explanatory, and not a “ di-ssuader.” This course was deemed advisable in view of the fact that ail the clubs have had annual meetings since the rules were adopted in December, 1839, and of the consequent possibility of many changes in the various club managements or executives. Messrs IV. Mackay, G. Wright and the honorary Secretary were appointed to draw up the necessary statement. The question of asking the Auckland honorary Secretary to forward the chess clocks to the Canterbury Club was adjourned. A hearty vole of thanks to the Chairman closed the meeting. Tire following is the statement of the subcommittee, above referred to: “ Mitlx reference to the accompanying . motion which is to be moved at the annual general meeting in May next, on behalf of (he Canterbury Chess Club, the Council of the New Zealand Chess Association decided at the re-cently-held annual meeting that (for the rea-

sons set forth in the enclosed official report) an explanatory statement drawn up by (he undersigned should be issued with the motion. Wo have, therefore, to report as follows: —The formation of a Council at Dunedin two years ago, and the consequent change in the .system of management, made it necessary to at once revise the rules, and instructions to do so wore given to the newly-formed Council, As soon, therefore, as the Council was put into working order, it took the matter in hand. A sub-commitec was formed consisting of (ho Auu-kJand and Canterbury Clubs’ delegate,-, together Avith tho honorary tieerctp.rv. and, in due course, they submitted draff rules relating (o .(g) constitution, ib) championship tournaments, i<) tournament playing’ rules, (d) laws of the .game, and (e) matches by telegraph. These rvere duly considered and amended, and printed copies Avero circulated to the various affiliated clubs, who were invitee] to furnish suggestions, amendments, objections, or guidance of any and every kind to the December, 1899,'meeting of l.ljp. Council. The matter was carefully - considered at that meeting, and the A-anona suggestions sent jn reccived attention. It- was then decided t-;. none of the clubs, had .offered objection) to print as (laws of the game) the previously submitted condensation of the British Chess Cede, instead of the whole Code, The meeting also discussed and considered the work of home critics, avlio had just -attacked the full code m a manner which Hi© meeting considered suggested anything but finality. Tim Association having unanimously approved the boiling dow n of the British Code as ‘ d,’ the various rules (a, b, r, d and e) were printed in booklet form, ‘2OO copies being ordered by one club, and 100 for the present and future use of the Association. The annual report and balance-sheet, recently circulated, disclose only the cost of the 400 rule-books, and of tho printing of tho <>o rough drafts in the first instance, the total, cost being £3 10s.” G. WRIGHT. W. MACKAY. FEDOR K. SELLING. Wellington, Jan. 23, 1901. CANTERBURY CHESS CLUB. A meeting of the committee of this club was held on (he even..no of Ti;ord.v. f'cb. 8. Mr the office oi Prcvido.i, on account cf bis approaching extended visit to England. H was, hev. ever, unanimously resolved to ask ham to continue io office, and ip all.pw. Jift.-Ticfeßiesip

dents to officiate in hla place during Iris absence; and this request was agreed to by the President, to the great satisfaction of tire committee. In discussing this matter, Mr Spiller took occasion to review the long and valuable services of Mr Acton-Adams to the club, formerly as vice-president and latterly as president, and Mr Scott also spoke to the same effect. A letter was received from Mr Connell, former delegate of the club to the New Zealand Chess Association, justifying his actions in connection with the compilation, an adoption, of the present rules of the Association, and the rejection by the Association of the British Chess Code, which he characterised as defective in failing to provide regulations for telegraphic play, championship match p.aj, and the formation of Chess Clubs and Associations, and the Secretary was instructed to reply to his letter. A sub-committee, consisting of Messrs Milner and Wotherspoon, was appointed to make all necessary arrangements devolving on the Canterbury Chess Club m ccnncction with the forthcoming championship tournament of the Association.

(Schlechter.) (•Tanowskv). 1 P-K4 1 P - K 1 8 Kt - KB3 2 Kt — Q B 3 3 B Kt 5 3 Kt — B 3 4 Castles 1 Kt x P 5 P — Q 4 5 B — K 2 6 Q — K '2 7 B x Kt G lit —- Q o 7 Kt P x B S P x P 8 Kt — Kt 2 9 Kt t— B 3 9 Castles 10 R — K sq 10 R — K sq 11 Q — B !t (a) 11 Kt — B 1 1-3 Kt — K Kt 5 13 B x Kt 13 B s B 13 Q x B 11 Q x Kt 11 E — K 3 15 Q ~ Q 4 (h) 15 B - Kt 2 (c) 10 fp — Q Kt t 16 K — B 17 Kt, — Jv 1 i \ K; . . r, 17 Q — TC 2 c-j) io Kt :: h u - K ; .12 T - O K 1 30 Q ■■■ Q 1 ■ K f Lq 31 P QB ) oi p r 3 22 P — Q Kt 3 - 22 K — E 2 23 R — Q so,. £3 Q~mjL (e)

24 R ~ Et 3 24 Q — B 4 25 R s R 25 P s R 26 P — K E 3 26 E -r R 27 p — Q B 4 27 R --rr- Kt 82 28 B r-r Q 3 28 Q Kt 4 29 K r- R 2 29 Q ~-K 3 30 P - B 4 30 Q — B 2 31 P E 6 (f) 31 P x P 32 Q -K5 33 Q E 2 33 P r-KB4 33 KwKtS 34 K •=7- Kt 3 34 E r- Kt 3 35 P - R 4 (g) 35 Q **• B sq 36 P — R 5 36 P X P 37 Q x R P 37 R -T- Kt sq 38 Q • -IS 33 E — Kt 3 39 ? - Kt 5 39 P — R 4 40 P —Kt6.ch(h) 40 Kx? 41 Q r— Kt 5, ch 41 E -7- R 2 42 Q x R P, ch 43 K -7- Kt sq 43 Q — Kt 5 43 K - B 2 44 B - K 8 44 Q _ K 2 ij Q ■ — B 5, ch E-esigas (i). ■Notes from ‘ ‘ The Field.”

player; — Black. ■White. N. Maximov. (Amateur.) 1P-K4 1 P-K4 3B-KB3 2 Kt — Q B 3 3 3 — Kt 5 3 Kt — B 3 4 Castles 4 Kt s P 5 P — Q 4 5 Kt — Q 3 6 B x Kt 6 Kt P x B (a) 7 P « P 7 Kt — Et 2 8 Kt — Q B 3 8 B — Q B 4 9 Kt - K 4 9 Castles 10 Kt (B 3) — Kt 5 10 P _ K R. 3 11 Q — R 5 11 P ~ Q 4 (b) J3 Kt — B 6 ch 12 P s Kt 13 Q x R P 13 P x Kt 14 B x P 14 B — K 2 15 B — B & 15 B x B 16 P x B and White •wins. (a) Better is 6 MJ PxB; 7 P x P, Kt — B 4, etc.