CHESS

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1747, 30 August 1905, Page 51

CHESS

(Conducted by A. W. O. Davies, Wellington.)

All communications for this department should be addressed to the '^ e6S Editor, "New Zealand Mail/'’ Lambton quay, Wellington. Wednesday, August 30, 1905. The Wellington Chess Club meets' ©very Tuesday and Saturday evening at 7.30 at No. 88, Manners street. Visitors are cordially invited. The South Wellington Chess and Draughts Club meets on Thursdays m the rooms behind St. Thomas's Church, Riddiford street, Newtown. Secretaries of New Zealand clubs are invited to send in reports and information, and we will be glad to give preference to local games, problems, or interesting positions. SOLUTION TO PROBLEM NO. 12. 1.8Q82.K85; 2.KK9.P moves; 3. Kt Kt 6, mate. 1. B Q B 2, P Q B 3; 2. Kt Q Kt 6, P moves; 3. Q Q R, mate. L B Q 82, P Q B 4; 2. Q Q 2 ch, K moves; 3. Q or Kt, mate.

PROBLEM NO. 13. - (By Mr K. Erlin. From "Westminster Gazette/') Black (twelve pieces).

White (eight pieces). - Qsbl;sP2;lrplPlßb;lp2 k 1 B 1; 3 kt 2 K 1; 1 p Kt 2 kt p 1; 5 P 1 P; 7 q. White to play and mate in two moves. HAMBURG JUBILEE TOURNAMENT. One of the easy victories gained by Leonhardt and one of the shortest match games on record. ("Bishop's Opening/') White. Black. Leonhardt. Dr. Schwarz. 1 P-K 4 P—K 4 2 B—B 4 Kt—K B 3 3 P—Q 3 B—K 2 4 P—K B 4 P takes P 5 P —K 5 Kt —Kt sq 6- Kt—Q B 3 P—Q 3 7 B takes P P takes P 8 Q—R 5 Pto KKt 3 9 takes K P Kt—K B 3 10 Kt—Q 5 Q Kt—Q 2 11 Kt takes P oh Resigns After 4 P takes P the game is practically over. One weak move in so dangerous an open.ng is fatal. When Black resigned mate or loss of Queen was inevitable. If 11 K—B sq, then 12, B—R 6 ch, K —Kt sq; 13. B takes P ch, K takes B; 14. Q —K 6 mate. NEW ZEALAND CHESS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING. The adjourned annual meeting of the New Zealand Chess Association was held last week at 107, Lambton-quay, the following Clubs being represented : —Auckland, Wanganui, Rangitikei, Wellington, Wellington Working Men's Club, Canterbury, Timaru, Oamam, and Otago. Mr B. B. Allen occupied the chair. Letters were read from Messrs Gordon P. Wood (T.maru), J. M. Lennox (Auckland), and Archdeacon Gould (Oamaru) accepting office as Vice-Presidents. It was decided to ask His Excellency the Governor to accept the office of Patron. A letter was received from the Oamaru Chess Club regarding the small surplus attaching to the last Congress, and it was unamimously decided, in view of the special circumstances, to waive the Association’s claim to the balance in question. The annual report for 1904-5, submitted by Messrs Tanner and Kelling, showed that ten clubs are affiliated to the Association. The desirableness of inviting the chess clubs at Hamilton, Nattier, Masterton, Carterton, South Wellington, Blenheim, Nelson, Westport, Temuka, Gore, and Invercargill to join the Assoc.ation is strongly urged. The balance-sheet shows A* small credit bai-

ance, with and. two club subscriptions outstanding. Eiarly payment of the various subscriptions and donations is solicited, in order to relieve the Hon. Treasurer, Mr C. W. Tanner, of any worry :n connection with the Congress to be held at Auckland during the Christina® and New Year holidays. The results of tie last Championship Congress are set forth, and congratulations extended to the prizewinner®. A tribute is paid to the Qanmru Club for its able management of this its first championship tourney, and also for the many kindnesses shown to the competitors. The revision of Rnles is being actively prosecuted, and it is hoped to dispose of this long-outstanding matter at an early date. Thanks were recorded for the many services rendered by Mr J. A. Connell, who has for three years past held the Secretaryship, which office he

recently vacated to take up an appointment in Blenheim. Reference is made to the deaths of three prominent members of the Canterbury Chess Club, viz., J. G. Scott (President), Hunter (Captain), and *J. J. Milner (for many years hon. sec. to the C.O.C. and the N.Z.C.A.). The thanks of the Association are tendered to its supporter®, to Mr Justice' Denniston (President) for ‘‘brilliancy" prize, to Mr Hollins, of Huirangi, for making the award of same, and to the proprietors of the “Evening Post" (Wellington) for printing slips of official reports published in their paper. Clubs are invited to 6end in complimentary reports of their annual meetings in future, which assistance the hon. secretary would greatly appreciate. Tire report concludes witn appieciauon of the very able work being done for New Zealand ciiese by tUe various cness editors in the colony, and the outlook for the 1905-6 season is described as very bright. The report was adopted on the mouon of Mr Osmond (Otago), seconded oy Mr Perry (Working Men's Club). A letter was react irom Mr S. S. Rlackburne, hon. sec. to Rules Revision Committee, who reported that in consequence of ill-health he would not be leaving Paikaraki till about the middle of -September, and asking the Council to rescind the motion of the previous meeting, thus enabling him to settle rules revision dispute as far as possible by correspondence with the Association's hon. sec. (Mr Tanner). It was unanimously decided, on the motion of Mr Osmond, seconded by Mr Perry, “that Mr S. S. Blackburn©'s letter be acknowledged, and regret expressed at his illness. It is, however, considered necessary that Mr Blackburns should meet in conference the delegates appointed by this Association." Mi‘ Osmond was informed, in reply to his inquiry, that the only special prize at the annual Congress was the Presid -ht’s “brilliancy" prize. He then offered a donation of £2 2e towards a special prize for the next Congress, and expressed a hope that others would help in the same direction. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mr Osmond for his k nd donation. The usual tribute to the chair closed a veiy successful meeting. CANTERBURY V. OTAGO. The telegraphic chess match between the Canterbury and Otago Chess Clubs was concluded on Saturday, the 19th inst. The wires worked smoothly, and good progress was made at most of the games, ike match throughout (says the ‘ Press") was most enjoyable, not a hitch f any kind marrnig the harmony of the encounter. The following are the details: Sc. Canterbury Otago Sc. 0 Mr W. S. King Mr Forsyth ... 1 IMr H. Nightingale Mr Balk ... 0 OMrG. F. Francis Mr Lydei® ... 1 Mr C. Amtman* Mr Hamel ... 1 Mr V. G. Day Mr Crowe ... 0 1 Mr F. A. Cooper Mr Wright ... 0 5 Mr F. W eodford Rev. Oh idoweki 5 OMr A E. Gres:-well Mr Mouat ... 1 0 Mr F. J. B-rooker Mr Ellis ... 1 1 Mr W. Roberts Mr King ... 0 4J j* *The result of the match hangs upon these two games, which are referred to Mr Davis for adjudication. CHESS MATCH. The Marlborough Chess Club v. Wellington Working Men's Club match (second night's play) was continued on Saturday evening. Moves passed very rapidly between the two operators, Mr W. R. Howard (Wellington), and Mr Jennings (Blenheim), the lesult being that when the match concluded at midnight, only three games were marked incomplete. These will be referred to Mr J. C. Grierson, of Auckland, for adjudication. Of the ten completed games seven were won by the Working Men's Club and three by the Marlborough Chess Club. In the game at board 1. there was a lot of manoeuvering between the two captains, but neither secured any advantage, and the game has a very “drawish" appearance, the forces and positions being even At board 2 there is also an equality of forces between Messrs Ryder and Ser-geant-Major Mason, but the latter's position would probably be taken for preference as he has two passed pawns in a good position. Whether they can b© pushed home against the good defence that Mr Ryder can offer is not easy to determine from a cursory glance. At board 5 Mr Janion is a knight and a pawn to the good. With two passed pawns well supported on the queen's side he has bo pronounced an advantage that Mr Kelling (acting captain) suggested that the game should be resigned, a draw being apparently out of the question. The Marlborough player is, however desirous of having the position adjudicated on and this will accordingly be arranged. The particulars of the play are as follows the Wellington player's name being given first in each instance: — Board No. 1, Barnes v. Connell.—Reserved for adjudication as already stated. No. 2, Ryder v. Mason. —An intricate position is going to the adjudicator as indicated above.

No 3, Helling v. Clutten. —The former won two bishops and threatened pawn promotion, his opponent resigning at move 26. No. 4, Morton v. Greenfield. —Mr Morton won on the previous Saturday. No. 5 Janion v. Buckhurst. —This was the only Evans Gambit of the match. Tt is unfinished, bnt largely in favour of Mr Janion as stated above. No. 6, Pearson v. Neville. —The former pursued his previously gained advantage vigorously, and scored shortly before the adjournment. No. 7, O'Leary v. Orr. —Mr O Leary won the exchange of aueen for rook early in the evening, and forced a pretty mate in two moves. No. 8, Falkner v. Rudd. —A most interesting game with many possibilities. Mr Falkmer, however, retained the advantage gained a week ago, and won on the forty-third movo.

No. 9, Oppler v. Burnside. —This was glayed over the board in Wellington. Mr iurnside by means of a sharp attack on. the castled king scored first blood for the Wairau.

No. 10, Perry v. Wiffen. —The former made good use of his attack, and finally captured the queen, his opponent resigning at move 32. No. 11, McKinlay v. Howard.—The latter lost two bishops, and resigned a hopeless game at move 42. No. 12* Bryant v. Griffiths?--A stubborn contest. Mr Griffiths eventually broke through the local player's defence, and annexed two pawns, scoring a meritorious win shortly before tbe adjournment. No. 13, Applegarth v. White.—The former equalised by gaining a pawn and later on won another with a fine game. He over-ran the attack, however, which cost him a rook, nad he resigned at move twenty-seven, a mate in two moves being unavoidable. An interchange of good wishes brought an exceedingly enjoyable match to a close Considering that the Working Men's Club has had a well-organised chess club for many years past, and that the Marlborough Chess Club was only formed about two months ago, the latter has no reason to be dissatisfied with the result of the first v inter-club contest. Messrs A. I. Littlejohn and W. B. Parker acted as umpires, and Messrs Morton, Youill, and Davies as scrutineer© for the local team. NOTES. A match wasi commenced on the 19th instant and was continued on Saturday last between the Marlborough and Wellington Working Mens' Chess Clubs, 12 a side, by telegraph. The following are play ng for Marlborough: Messrs Connell, Mason, Glutten, Greenfield, Brickhurst, Neville, On*, Rudd, Wiffen, Howard, Griffiths and Whits. The Wellington team is made up of Messrs Barnes, Ryder, Kelling, Morton, Janion, Pearson, O'Leary, Falkiner, Perry, McKinlay, Bryant and Applegarth. The local team proved too strong for the newly-formed B 1 -nheim club, for whom Mr A. I. Littlejohn acted as umpire and Mr Norther oft was appointed for the local players. The following are the scores, according to latest files, in the Ostend Tournament : Maroczy, 145; Tarraseh, Janowski and Schlechter, each 14; closely followed by Marco>, Te chmann, Wolf, Leonhardt and Marshall, whilst T’chigorin, Blackburn© and Taubenhaus are amongst the tailenders. Chess players will be pleased to learn that Mr P. W. T'ait, who was recently injured by a train, is gradually improving. Mr Owen C. Pleasants, of Halcombe, the well-known chess player and problem composer, is announced as candidate for the House of Representatives in the Liberal interest.