DRAUGHTS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 14156, 7 March 1908, Page 3

DRAUGHTS.

Conducted bt Jos. ABBRiunrr. <3tago Draughts Clot.—Club meets every Saturday evening at the clubroom, Maclaggan' street (opposite t Universal Hotel). Visitors welcome.

I'ROjJLBM 1149. By J. W. Dawson, in tho People's Journal. tßuoit.]

[WmK.l Black: 12, 13, 15 v kings 26, 30. 'White 10, 21, 22, 25, king 14. Wh'ite to play and Black to win.

[The above problem is forwarded by a Marton correspondent, who states that two other players and himself havo had a good try at it, and cannot force a win. "II you can solve it and publish it in your colunms, I shall bo pleased, as I am suro it is a real enag " Wo had not seen it before, but have written what we think is the solution, and give readers a chance at it before publishing tho play.—Be. Ed.]

TO CORRESPONDENTS.

!T. A., Marton.—Position sent appears above. There decs not seem to bo any mistake in it. Pleased to hear from you.

J. P., Colyton.—Sorry our mistake put you to bother. Your solution is correct for White win.

ft. 8., Yaldhurst.—Your greetings per P. B. received and reciprocated. Hopo you ore coming down at Easter.

F. E. Hilliker.—Thanks for problem and ending. J. A. Scott.—Wrote to you at "Bay road." Hope it gets you. J. J., Orepuki.—Thanks for good wishes. The position is interesting, and allows plenty of variety. Will submit to readers next week. Pleased to hear you are in touch with H. M.'

GAMES. The following game was played between Messrs George Buchanan, ex-Scottish champion,' and Robert Oliver (Locharbriggs), and enthusiastic and promising young player, ou tho occasion of the former's last visit to Dumfries. We are indebted to Mr J. G. Car'ruthers for the game:— Game 2279.-" White Dyke." • Black—Buchanan. White—Oliver. 11 J5 23 14 4 8 27 18 723 i 0 111 2217 10.17 29 25 812 £012 2 7 811 21 14 li 9 fS 24 11 If! J7 14 12 111 24 19 12 IB- £4 SO !> 18 25 22 Hi 23 14 10 16 19 forming the following position: [BlackJ

SCOTTISH CHAMPIONSHIP. v (Continued.) —Second Day,—

On Thursday afternoon tho ballot was taken for the second round in the tournament, and resulted as idllows:—lnglis or Battcrsby v. Huiley, Bryden or Craig v. Ward, Scott or M'lnncs v. Smith, Ferrie v. Bonar.

Scott and M'lnncs had 24 20 "Double Corner." After a.p hour's play each got a king in the single corner, and the game looked to oe a prolonged affair. Ultimately a draw was declared. After a short rest, Scott and M'lnncs faced each other for the eighth time. It was now Scott's turn to handle the Blacks in the 24 20 " Double Corner." Both players seemed determined that no chance should bo missed, and a very critical game turned up at the following position:—Black: 2, 3, 6, 10, 13, 15, 19; White: 11, 21, 22, 21, 2G, 28, 31. White (M'lnnes) to play-31 27, 10 14, 27 23, G 10, 23 10, 11 18, 24 20,' 18 25, 11 7, 2 11, 16 7, 13 17, 21 14, 10 17, 7 2, 15 18, 2 6, 25 30, find M'lnncs resigned tho game and the heat.

Ferrie and Bonar had the 22 17 " Edinburgh." Ferrie manipulated the White pieces. About mid-gamo the position stood thus:—Black: 1, 7, 11, 12, 13, 11; White: 19, 21, 22, 23, 28, 30. Black (Bonar) to play— 11 16, 19 IG, 1 5, 15 10, 7 11, 10 6, 11 15, 6 2, 16 19, 23 16, 12 19, 2 7, 6 9, 7 11, 14 18, 21 17, 18 25, 30 21, 13 22, U 25; Ferrie won. The second gamo Ferrie v. Bonar resulted in a draw.

—Third Day.The proceedings were opened by the Senior Magistrate (Bailie M'lnnes Shaw). In introducing the Bailie, Councillor Graham congratulated tho association in obtaining* the services of so eminent a member of the Town Council- to assist in the furtherance and encouragement of the game of draughts in our midst.

The Bailie, in tho course of an interesting speech, touched upon the military aspect of the game, as well as its great antiquity. He concluded by handing over a donation to the funds of the tourney.

Ferrie and Bonar jvero first to complete a dnw, Ferrio giving a shot in a "Kelso Cross" that removed 14 pieces from the board. The ballot for the fifth and ■ sixth games was the 23 19 " Double Corner," which wero both drawn, and Ferric passed into the third round. Bryden succeeded in drawing his eighth game against Craig, thereby winning the tie. Scott and Smith had a "Second Doublo Corner" for their first opening. In the first game Smith, with the Black pieces, built up a strong game, and after two hours' play tho position stood:—Black: 3, 6, 10, 13 14, 24; White: 19, 21, 22, 23, 25, 30; White (Scott) to play-22 18, 24 27, 18 9, 5 14, 25 22, 27 32, 30.25,- 3 8, 22 18, 32 27, 18 9, 27 18,

19 16, 8 12, 16 U, 10 15, 9 6, 15 19, 11 7, 19 23, 7 2, 23 2G, 5 1, 26 30, 1 6, 30 26, 5 9, 23 23, 9 5, 12 16, 2 7, 16 20, 7 11,, 20 24, 11 7, 24 27, 7 2, 27 31, 2 7, 31 26, 7 11, 26 22, 21 17, 22 29, 17 14, 18 0, 5 14, 29 25-B!ack wins. Inglis had a great battle against Battcteby, and all expected he would score, so strong did his ending look at tho {allowing position: Black: 3, 5, 13, kings 16, 19; White: '12, 21, 22, kings 1, 8; Black (Inglis) to plav-19 23, 1 6, 5 9, 6 1, 23 19,' 21 17, 19 16, 1 6, 16 19, 6 1, 19 23, 1 5, 9 14, 17 10, 16 6, 6 9, 6 2, drawn. '23 19 allowed a draw. ,9 14 instead would have won as lollows;—9 14, 8 11, 16 8, t>2 18, 14 17, 21 14, 8 11, 1 0, 18 17, 6 10, 17 22, 10 15, 11 7, 16 10, 22 26, 12 8, 3 12, 10 3, 26 31, 3 8, 31 '26, 8 11, 26 22, 18 15, 22 18, 14 9, 23 13— Block wins.

Battcrsby succeeded in winning the Black side of 24 20 " Denny" from Inglis, thereby defeating him at the tenth game. Iu the ninth game between Batlersby and Inglis tho following interesting ending occurred: — Black: 3, 6, 13, kings 15, 19;' White: 12, 21, 22, kings 6, 8. White (Battersby) to play, which he did by going 61. Inglis went 19 16, and tho gamo was drawn. Scott equalised with Smith by winning their second game, while the third and lourth wero drawn."

Bryden and 'Ward had 24 19 " Edinburgh " for their opening, and the company wero treated to two well-played games, both ending in draws. Buttcrsby 3ud Hulley played two " Switchers," ending in draws.

. (To be continued.) NEW ZEALAND CHAMPIONSHIP.

Entries for the combined chariipiouship and handicap tourney close on April 15 with the secretary, Mr E. Bvrttcrfield, care of the draughts editor of this column. Entries will not ba received after 8 p.m., as the handicappers must then set to work on their task of allotting the various allowances. Entry foe, 10s 6i

Mr i\ Bulterfield, secretary, acknowledges the following lists:—Collected by Mr li. Boswell, Yaldhurst, Canterbury-H. Boswell ,10s, J. R. Boswell-and K. Boswell, jun., 5s each, T. E.> Nairn, D. Kinross, C. Shirley, J. A. Boswell, W. llobinson, W. J. Guy, W. Bavies, P. Kissell, H. Amola, H. Kutherford, 2s 6d each;—total, £2 ss. In sending the list Mr Boswell says: "Sorry I could not get more, but, you Ece, there is not one draughts player in my district—Yaldhurst and Hornby." Mr Boswell need not, be disappointed; ho has done very 1 well indeed. Collected by Mr J. Jarvis, Orepuki-Henry Morris 10s, T. J. M. and J. Jarvis 2s Gd each, L. Cross Is 6d;—total, lGs Gd. The secretary earnestly requests that all lists be forwarded by the close of March at the la lest,

DRAUGHTS ITEMS. Mr A. Matheson.—Recently we mentioned Mr Matheson's resignation of the treasurership of the N.Z. championship tourney fund because he was going Homo. His objective point in the Old Country is the island of Lewis, in the north-west of .Scotland, where he firsb saw the light. He purposes leaving New Zealand about March 15, and expects to return early in October. Mr Matheson has taken a live interest in the game in Dunedin since his residence here, and will be much missed from the Otago Club. We fake this opportunity o! wishing him hon voyage and a good game, with no time limit. Mr Win. il'llwrick—For the special benefit of Sydney players, we make the announcement that Mr Win. M'llwrick, the veteran bowler and draughts player, is to be a member of the New Zealand bowling team which goes scalp-hunting in ' Australia at Easter time. The genial "Mac" is in fine form at both games, and if Sydney draughts' players arc in a'Btrenuous ir&nie of mind they will lose no time in getting the' New Zealandor to "try that, jiwt to' see how it goes." And when they hear the. worthy. Scotsman use the expression' quoted', they may expect some pretty earnest ." frying," .

SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS. Problem 1140 (by the late J. N. Brodie).Black: 13, 21, kings 4, 10. White: 7, kings 14, IG, 22. White to play and win. 14 IS-A HI 3 IB 12 3 7 "iSUW-wiM. (A) 14 9, 10 3, 9 6, 21 25-B. 22 29, 13 17, 29 25, 3 8, 16 12, 17 21, 12 3, 21 30, drawn. (B) The move to draw originally overlooked by the.author. Problem 1141 (by the late Robt. Martins).— Black:. 3, 16, kings 23, 31. White: 11, 20, kings G, 10. White to play and win. 11 7 Jll 15 15 21 U 24 16 1!) 3 1(1 IS 111 W.wins. The foregoing: was published as " Author; Unknown," but Mr K. >Bosweli (Christchurch) and Mr W. M. Mills (Sydney) gave- the author's name.—Dr. 'Ed. Problem 1142 (by Wm. Veal).—Black: 9. 18, 23,' 27, kings 30, 31. White: 11, 15, 22, 25, 32,.king 12. White to play and draw. SB. '7 15 lli 12 Mi .-SO 5 31). 14 14 lb' 31. 22 Dra Wu . Problem 1143.—See Game 2280 above.

[Whit*.] White to play. Mr Oliver here played 32 28, and after a long and interesting ending the - Scottish. champion just,managed to win. Mr Oliver believes the 32 28 move loses, and he suggests iho following play to draw:—: 30 26-a 31 27 Jo 11 8 4 8 11 11 15 !l 14 M 21 23 > 31 SB 23 19 1!) 23 E2 17 27 2 11 "15 i 8 2 0 15 0 1130 19 S3 20 31 £6 23 . 1 10 Drawn. (a) Mr Oliver invites criticism on the position at this stage. , ' Game 22S0.—"Alma." ' (By Mr J. George, Cardiff.) 1115 1)13 25 !) il ii 17 21 1216 23 19 27 21 « 13 21 I!) VI 2? 20 li 8 Jl . 5 !l -HI 25 4 8 24 J!) BO 2ii 22 17 3D 25 10 14 19 15 27 24 4 8 3 8 1 5 25 22 li lo 111 JO 26 S3 25 22 . 32 28 14 18 28 24 8 12 c-8 12 11 IB <J 14 " 22 15 10 W 10 11 S3 18 28 23 it 18 U 27 2J Ml 21 111 11 7 7 It 13 23 20 Jl 1U 13 11 8 IS It 24 20 18 11 8 15 3l 27-a 2li 30 7 3 28 in 5 14 19 10 23 2<j 8 4-B 19 23 B. wins. (a) 20 1G, 23 17, SI 24, 2 7, 10 3, 32 27, jB. wins. (b) i?orms Problem 1143 in this column. (c) 8 4 t 18 14, B. winsj or if 8 3, 23 18, 8 8, 18 14, H: wins.