CHESS.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 915, 13 September 1889, Page 5

CHESS.

All communications for this department must De addressed to the Chess Editor, Mr C. W. Bknbow. ■ 13/9/S9 R.J.D. (Clyde).—We are sorry to find that your last three-mover is unsound, as it can be solved by 1 E to B 4 (ch), K to K 6 ; 2 R to K 4 (ch), K moves; 3 Q mates. TelkaaMaui.' —-B to Kt 4 defeats your proposed solution, to Problem 1041-5

SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS. No 1042 (T. Taverner). 1 R to R sq 1 Any move 2 Mates accordingly Solved by H.B. and J.N.H. (Wellington); A.L.T. (Wanganui); O.P.Q. (Foxton), ‘This is a very beautiful problem, although the arrangement of the pieces is a very curious one (9);’ T.E. (Picton); M.R. (Taranaki); Felix (Auckland); 0.P., Junr. (Feilding); A.B.G. (Greytown); R.P. (Gisborne), ‘ The key move is about the last one would think of, but it leads to some very ingenious mates (9)R.JT.L. (Palmerston North) ; J.F. (Kaikoura); and H.D. (Bulls), Excellent in design and work, and deserving of great praise (9). No 1043 (S. M. Joseph). 1 B to Kt 8 ... 1 K to Q 5 2 P to Kt 5 (ch) 2 K moves 3 Mates accordingly Solved by, O.P. Junr., (Feilding); A.L.T. (Wanganui); T.E. (Picton); R.P. (Gisborne), ‘ This is ingenious and has many pleasing points (8-D; Felix (Auckland): O.P.Q. (Foxton), ‘Accurate, difficult, and improving (8);’ Te Ika a Maui : Horace (Patea) ; and M.R* (Taianaki), A smart and interesting composition (8). PROBLEM No. 1052. By James Rayner (Leeds). First prize in the Leamington Chronicle Problem Tourney. Black.

White. White to play and mate in two moves. PROBLEM No 1053. By B. G. Laws (London). From. .The Ohess-Monthly. Black.

White. White to play and mate in three moves. CHESS IN WELLINGTON. In the match between the Wellington and the Working Men’s Chess Clubs, the only other game finished.,is that between Messrs Wright and Barnes, which was won by the latter, thus making the score three wins to each side. AMERICAN CHESS CONGRESS. The correspondent of the New York Sun goes into ecstacies over the following game played between Messrs Weiss and Martinez in 3he international Tournament, New York : Ruy Lopez Knight’s Game. White. . Black. (Herr Weiss.) a (Mr Martinez.) IP to K 4 1 P to K 4 2Kt to KB 3 2 Kt to Q B 3 3 Bto Q Kt 5 3 Kt to K B 3 4 Castles 4 Kt tks P 5 P to Q 4 5 B to K 2 0 Q to K 2 6 Kt to Q 3 7 B tks Kt 7 Kt P tks B § P tks P S Kt to Kt 2 9 Kt to Q 4 So far up to book.: but here most of the analyses gives 9 Bto K 3, tq which Black answers >yith Castles, and the gaoje is even. The present move was made by Winawer twice in the tie match at the Paris Tourney. 9 Castles 10 Kt to Q B 3 10 Kt to Q B 4 11R to Ksq 11 RtoK sq 12 Rto Q sq 12 B to E 3 13 Q to Kt 4 13 Q to B sq White has taken up a good position, while Black’s movements are restrained. From now White plays in capital style, and the game is a pseful one for the student to .think over. 14 Kt to B 5 14 P to K Kt 3 15 B to K 3 15 Kt to K 3 16 Kt to K 4 16 Q to Q sq 17 K tks B (ch 17 R tks Kt

18 Kt to IC B 6 (ch) 18 Ktoß sq 19 Q to R 4 19 P to K R 4 The only move ; for Kt to B sq was useless against 20 B to K R 6. 20 P to K Kt 4 20 P to Q 4 21 P tics R P 21 P to K Kt 4 Another compelled move, to Black’s further disadvantage. 22 B tks P 22 Q to K B sq 23 P to K R 6 Well timed, and has an immense influence on the end game. 23 R to Kt sq 24 P to Kt 3 It is evident Herr Weiss does not intsnd to risk anything. This little move is quite characteristic of his cautious style, and in a tourney it proves a very valuable feature. 24 Kt tks B 25 Q tks Kt 25 R to K 3 26 R to Q 4 26 B to K 7 27 R to K sq 27 B to B 6 Because White threatens mate in three moves by R to K Kt 4, and Q to Kt 7 (ch), &c. The B mnst yield, however, to the superiority of the Rook. 28 R to B 4 28 B to K 5 29 R to K Kt 4 We are rather surprised at this move on White’s part after his previous excellent play' He should here have played 29 Q R tks B, and Black dare not take the Rook, as he is mated in five moves, e. g. —27 Q R ties B, P tks B ; 30 RtoKKt 4, R tks Kt (must) ; 31 Q tks R (ch), K to R 2 ; 32 R to Kt 7 (ch), K to R sq; 33 R tks P (dis'ch), K to Kt; 34 P mates. The P at R 6 is beautifully placed, as a little examination will prove. 29 B to Kt 3 i. 30 P to K R 4 30 R to Kt 5 31R to Kt 3 31 Qto K 2 32 P to R 5 32 R tks Kt 33 P tks R 33 Resigns.

The subjoined remarks from an American paper, will be found interesting to our readers ;

Max Weiss is described as one of the most careful and conservative chess-players. In appearance he is a small-built man of fair complexion, very light-brown moustache, mild, thoughtful eyes, and a well developed, polished brow. With his hat on his head (and it is often there, hiding his forehead), he looks like a mild, easy-going German, who takes life easily, and knows how to enjoy both lager beer and a good cigar. He is altogether unassuming, and at first sight would nob impress one with being a formidable antagonist. But sit down to a game of chess with him, and you soon wade out of your depth, and find a deep stream whose surface is unruffled, but with a powerful undercurrent that will pull your limbs forward, your head backw&rd, and engulph you into the intricacies of chess. You will discover when too late that all your plans have been seen through, and your attack has been made the basis of a counter attack upon yourself. He takes no risks, but will fight a weak player with all the deliberate skill that he wlll employ against an expert. However, if you are a good player, ar.d • grasp his system, he will be reasonable, and will be willing to draw a game rather than run the risk of losing. He is regarded as the best chess-player in Vienna and Austria, and was selected by the Vienna Chess Club to wrestle for the honours on the American Continent.

Of Mr Amos Burn, it is stated that he is champion of Liverpool, and his hat and pipe are inseparable. It was whispered that all three slept together at nisht. However, the report was not believed, because his hat never showed any breaks or other marks of ill-usage, and was always carefully brushed. Mr Burn might be taken for a studious labour agitator —not, however, of the professional class, but of those who are in earnest and study the problem. His face has a thoughtful look, and his spectacles give him a scholarly apearance. At the chess-board he is one of the most careful and deliberate expert players, and is always regarded as a very dangerous enemy. When Mrßlackburne was pitted against Mr Mason for the first game in the second round, he was afraid he should have to encounter Mr Burn immediately afterwards lest he might not feel strong enough for that fight. Mr Burn plays to win every time, and seems to know what every move of his adversary means. The least mistake will not escape his watchful eye, and he will immediately take advantage of it to drive his enemy to the wall.