TELEGRAPHIC CHESS.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 10503, 11 July 1910, Page 1

TELEGRAPHIC CHESS.

OAMARIT v. TBI AH U. A' felfegi-apliic chess match between the Oamaru and Timaru Clubs was coiiimenced on Saturday night. Clocks were-, discarded, but good progress was made at most of the Boards. Tiniaru won the toss and selected to attack at the odd numbered boards. The captains were ;3'lessrs .E. F. Armstrong and G. 'P. Wobd. Mr M-. Wilson carried out the duties of operator in an efficient manner, and Messrs Frank Jbnes and Collins officiated as umpires. Tlje' following is a resume of the evening's play, local players' names appearing first: — Board I.—Messrs W. D. Burns and T. _ M:ara. The latter offered the Queen's gambit, which was declined, aiid 'an eyen game ensued until tlie last move before the close, when the local man castled, 'leaving a square unguarded, which was immediately taken possession of by a hostile knight. 'Board Mtiwbray and P. Mara, Buy Lopez. Pieces and positions even, with preference, if anything,'inclined to Oamaru's position. Board 3. —Messrs D. Patterson v. E. J. Mills, Gukico Piano. Mr Patterson overlooking a knight move, Air Mills exchanged kiiight and bishop for a 'rook. Forces may be taken to be even. Board 4.—Messrs C. C. Banks and J. Dow, French Defence. A rather uninteresting game, with iio advantage on either side. Board 5. —Messrs K. Faniilton and H. Gourlay, Ruy Lopez. Local player is a pawn down, otherwise the game is even. Board 6. —Messrs E. F. Armstrong and G. P. Wood, Ruy Lopez. MiArmstrong defended well, and at the ■present time appears to have the better position with a pawn up- , Board 7. —Messrs A. Gow and J. M'Alister, Guioco Piano. The game proceeded evenly till towards the close of play, when I\l:r Gow set up a strong attack, which will require some watching. Board 8. —Messrs H. Faniilton and A. Burford, Algair-Therold'- Gambit. As usual, with this opening attacks and counters were prominent, the local man emerging with two pawns to the good. -Board 9. —Messrs J. E. Broad and A. Beck, Philidor's Defence. At present cveu, but resumption of play should see quick exchanges. Board 10. —Messrs W. W. Beswick and B. Hayes, Ruy Lopez. Play resulted in little advantage to either side. 1 Board 11.—Messrs W. Williamson and' N. Neeklin, Philidor's Defence. Mr Williamson lias a pawn down; but has compensation in an attacking position.