CHESS.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVI, Issue 14192, 15 October 1906, Page 3

CHESS.

CHRISTCHURCH v. DUNEDIN. A chess match, by telegraph between team® representing the Canterbury and Otago Chess Clubs was commenced ,on Saturday evening, the (ooa-1 players being quartered in their room 1 in the Royal Cafe The teams are twelve a -side, and the, contest will extend over three evenings.' A fast rate of play was agreed upon, with the result that excellent progress has been made for a first evening. Mr H. J. Nightingale captained the Canterbury players, and Sir R. A. Cleland acted in a similar capacity for the Southerners. Mr H. M. Lund umpired for Dunedin, and the Rev A. T. Chodowski for Christchurch. The following are the players and a resume of the position at eaqh board, the Christchurch player ‘ being, named first in each instance: — Board No. 1: Mr M. S. Stewart v, Mr R. A. Cleland —Mr Stewart adopted the Hungarian Defence, rapid development has taken place, and the game is decidedly interesting. Board No 2: Mr H. J. Nightingale v. Mr D. Forsyth—A Ruy Lopez opening, in which ex-champion Forsyth appears to hold an advantage. Board No. 3: Mr E. Haidcastte v. Mr J. Edwards —A Sicilian , Defence. Mr Edwards first won the exchange and had a good attack, but later the local player equalised matters, and the game- is even. Board No. 4; Mr C. Arntman v. Mr H. P. Hamel,—French Defence, position even. Board No. 5: Mr W. S'. Pascoe v. Mr H. Lyders—King’s Bishop’s opening. At move 4 Mr Pasco© took a pawn with a bishop,, preventing his opponent from castling, and regaining the bishop by a queen check. At the adjournment the local player had two pawns to the good. Mr Lyders has, however, an attack which will require to be carefully parried. Board No. 6: Mr J. Spiller v. Mr A. Ella® —King’s Bishop’s pawn game, which, is in an even state. Board No. 7: Mr C. L. Wiggins v. Mr S. S. Myers—A King’s Knight's game, in which Mir Myers has instituted a strong atBoard No. 8; Mr W. Roberts v. Mr J. J. Marlow—An irregular opening; Mr Roberts being a pawn to the good. Board No. 9; Mr A. E. Cresswell v. Mr G. F. Dodds—Queen’s pawn game, even position. Board No. 10: Mr E. A. Cogan v. Mr F. J. Monat —A D.uiish Gambit. Mr Cogan is tho gambit sacrifice minus but he has compensation in a promising attack. Board No. 11: Mr J. Andersen v. Mr W. G, Hay—A Giuoco Piano. Mr Andersen lost his queen on the seventeenth move and resigned. Board No. 12: Mr G, G. Compton v. Mr A. Wolstenhokne—Giuoco Piano, even game. There was a large attendance of visitors at the, local club’s rooms. The match will be continued next Saturday evening. MINSON NOVELTIES. Swiss clocks 3s 6d (postage 8d), marvellous timepieces, durable and reliable. Window transparencies in again. Is 3d to 2s yard, 19 inches wide, postage 2d. 220, Colombo Street. N 2613