CHESS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XL, Issue 12260, 2 May 1903, Page 4 (Supplement)

CHESS.

■ ; 9 -> TO CORRESPONDENTS. Problem No. Solved also fay " Tenei" all d "D.D.." . •- Problem No. 1936.—Solved by " Tenei," "Knight," and "D.D." ". Problem " No. ' Solved by " Tenei" and "Knight.*' SOLUTION. OF PROBLEM No. 1934. WHITE. BLACK. 1 I'-B 1 SOLUTION OF PROBLEM No. 1935. WHITE. BLACK. 1 Kt-Q 2 B-K 3 2 K-B 7 (Jis. ell K-Q 3 3 KtlQ 4 mate. 1 B-B4 2 R-Kt6dis. ch K-B5 3 Kt-Q 5 mate. 1 K-Q. 5 2 R-Bsdis. cli K-K6 3 Kt-B 4 unite. 1 Kt-Ql.or Kt-QR 4 2 Q-Q 3 etc. PROBLEM No. 1938. (By ALAIN C. WHITE. From Literary Digest.) BLACK, 11.

■'■ White. 9. White to play and .mate in two moves.

PROBLEM No. 1939. .'By Dr. S. GOLD. From Checkmate.)

Black, 6.

White, 4. White to play and mate in three moves.

ANNUAL MEETINGS.

AUCKLAND CHESS CLUB.

the annual meeting of above was held in Waters Coffee Palace on Thursday evening, Mr. A. Hosking (president) in the chair, {hero was a good attendance of members. Alter minutes of last annual meeting and two special meetings were read and confirmed, Mr. A. Jowitt, Iron, treasurer, read a lengtiiy report of last year's proceedings, iroin which the following particulars are culled. The report stated that the past vear had been a more than usually successful* one in the annals of the club. The membership was about the same, and interest in the different contests well sustained. The only telegraphic match played during the season was the return one with Wellington, which was lost by Auckland, with the score of 12* to 7i games. This was not quite so decisive a victory as the one gained by Auckland in the previous match, the score being two to one—lo to 5. The failure to retain premier position in telegraphic contests was more than compensated for by Mr. J. C. Grienson, a member of the club, securing the championship of the colony at the annual congress held in Dunedin daring the Christmas holidays, being the first time that the honour fell to Auckland. In this connection the report expressed the club's appreciation of the efforts of the Otago Chess Club, its officials, and friends to make the congress the success it was, and for their kind and hospitable treatment of the visiting competitors, which was in every respect worthy of their high reputation for hospitality and warmheartedness. The tournaments held in the course of the year reitolted as follows: — Championship: Won by Mr. Grierson, with Mr. Cashen second, Messrs. Miles- and Young tiemg for third place. Sealed Handicap: Mr. F. W. Smith first, Messrs. Miles and Cashen a tie for second and third prizes. The onelife tourney subsequently played eventuated in a win for Mr. Miles. Recently "he club had received notice from Mr. Waters that the room so long occupied by the club would have to bo vacated owing to change in proprietorship. A committee had been appointed to hunt up other suitable quarters, and were still working with that object in view. During the last few months the ladder system of competition had been in vogue, and led to some interesting contests. It was considered that this is likely to add to the prosperity of the club in the near future. The thanks of the members- were due to the outgoing office-bearers—to the president (Mr. Hosking), who was unremitting in his attendance and for his moral and financial support; the services of tho hon. secretary (Mr. Grierson), who was about to vacate his position, were deserving of special recognition for the manner in which he conducted the business of the club during the time he had held the office; to the treasurer (Mr. Jowitt). who had left nothing undone to maintain the credit and prestige of the club; while the vicepresidents and committee did their utmost to promote its welfare. The report concluded with a complimentary reference to the "excellent work done for many years past by the indefatigable chess editor" of this column, for which, at a later stage, Mr. Connolly returned thanks.

The election of officials for the current season was then proceeded with. Mr. Hosking declined nomination for the office of president, stating that he had already held the position for two years, and that some other member should be appointed. Mr. J. C. Grierson was elected; vice-presidents, Messrs. Tait, Lelievre, and Lennox; lion. secretary, Air. Miles; hon. treasurer, Mr. Mackay: committee, Messrs. C. Little, P. W. Smith, Priestley, S. White, and F. Cousins; auditor, Mr. Green; handicapper, Mr. Ashton. On the motion of Mr. Lelievre it was resolved that the annual subscription should be a guinea, while players under twenty-one would be admitted for half a guinea. Mr. Tait suggested that hon. members should be admitted for half a guinea. The matter was referred to the committee for consideration. Prizes were then presented to the winners. The money prizes won In Messrs. Gricrson. Cashen, and Miles were donated to the club funds to defray expenses of fixtures, etc., for new rooms. Two sets of chessmen, presented by the president (Mr. Hoßking), were handed to the respective winners— Smith and Miles. It was decided that the new rooms, when obtained, should lie opened by an " At Home." to which till chessplayers would be invited. The Question of forthcoming tournaments was referred to the committee, to bring up a report in a fortnight. Votes of thanks to out-going office-bearers were passed with applause. OTAGO CHESS CLUB. The eighteenth annual meeting of the Otago Chess Club was held in the club's rooms, Liverpool-street, on April 6. Mr. T. Johnstone (president) occupied the chair. The annual report congratulated the members on the affairs of the club in general. Referring to the late congress it says:"Mr. Grierson's win was most popular, not only because that gentleman is a fine player and a true sport, but also because it gave Auckland city the New Zealand chess championship for the first time." The Senior Championship resulted in Mr. D. Forsyth being returned champion of .the club, while Mr. J. Lang secured the honour of being the first junior champion. By the death of Mr. John Mouat the club has suffered an irreparable loss. Mr. Mouat was mast truly the father of the Otago Chess Club, and by his death not only has the club lost a prominent member and a good chessplayer, but the members have also Host a friend. A memorial trophy, to be known as the " John Mouat Memorial Trophy." is about to be established by the club. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year:—President. Mr. James Crow; vice-presidents. Mr. J. Stone and the Rev. A. T. Chodowski; treasurer, Mr. O Balk (re-elected); secretary, Mr. John 11. F. Haniel (re-elected); committee. Messrs. W. S. Pa.scoe, ,S. S. Myers. J. L. Flint, R. A. Cleland, T. Johnstone, and G. D. Wright; auditor, Mr. T. M. Gillies. MONTE CARLO TOURNAMENT. Mieses essayed the Danish Gambit and carried everything before him. defeating in succession Wolf. Pillsbury, and Marshall, but his victorious career was stopped by Maroczy, who succeeded in turning the tables on his opponent. In the two games given below they coincide up to the tenth move. From here Maroczy deviates, his variation producing a weak White QP. and further on a weak Kt. These little weaknesses against such an expert proved fatal.

Danish gambit. White, Mieses; Black, Marshall. 1 P-K 4—P-K 4 13 E-K—B-K 2 2 P-Q 4-PxF 14 Q-KB 3-KP-Kt 3P-QB3-PxP 15 KtxP ch-BxKt 4 B-QB 4-PxP 16 Qxß-Pxß 5 QBxP-P-Q 3 17 PxP-R-Kt 3

6 Kt-K 2-QKt-B 3 18 Q-B 8 ch-K-Q 2 7 Castles—B-K 3 19 Kt-B 3-BxP 8 B-Q 5-Kt-B 3 20 Q-K 8 ch— 2 9 Q-Kt 3—Q-B 21 Ktaß K-Kt 10 Kt-B Kt-Q 22 QR-B-Kt-B 3 11 BxKt—Pxß 23 RxKt—Pxß 12 Kt-B P-B 3 24 B-Kt, mate DANISH GAMBIT. "White, Mieses; Black, Maroczy. 10 Kt-B 4-Bxß 18 Kt-Q 2-Kt-Q 2 11 Pxß-Kt-K 4 19 Rxß—Qxß 12 B-K—B-K 2 20 Q-Kt 3—Q-Kt 5 13 BxKt-Pxß 21 Kt-B 3-R-Kt 14 ExP—Q-Q 2 22 Q R 4—Q-B 6 15 QKt 3-Castles QR 23 R-Kt-Q-Kt 16 QxP— 3 24 Q-R 6—Kt-Kt 3 17 Q-Kts-KB-K. 25 Resigns.