DRAUGHTS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 14668, 30 October 1909, Page 3

DRAUGHTS

Conductid bi Jos. AnimTur. Otaoo CLUB.-The Otago Club meets every Saturday evening, 7.30, in the Trades Hall, Moray, place- (opposite First Church). Visitors welcome. Soke.—Gore Club meets on Saturdays at Jlr E. Frobarth's roomß. Visitors welcome. —Geo. M'Kay, secretary. PROBLEM 1297. By J. C. Cbaio, lUefton. [Buck.]

[Whim.] ißlack; "7, 8, 11, 14, king 32. White: 10, 23, 26, king 25. ■ Black to play and win. This is not so difficult'as Mr Craig's previous productions, but it is neat.—Dr. Ed. PROBLEM 1298. By H. D. Lyman, Nov/ York, U.S.A. [Black.]

[WniTK.] Black: 8, 7, 11, IG, king 1. V/Siitc: 12, 18,

H, 32, king 3. Black to play and win. This is a lino original ending trom a "Switcher" game, and was contributed lo (lie Leeds Budget recently by tho author in conjunction with Problem 12-14, Daily Times, liy Mr i. C. Craig. This is the " Switoher " ending rcforred to -by our correspondent, Mr M. D. Tectzcl, oi Canada, and the gitrno will appear with solution of the problem.' Lyman also contributed tho position to'the Canadian Checker Player (Problem 77), " for beginners." ANSWERS TO COURESPONDENTS. G. C, Moonlight.—lt you look up tho rule 3 of the game in any standard work you will (lild that White should have forfeited the game for a breach of Rule 11:—'After the pieces havo been arranged, if the person whose turn it is to play touch ono, ho must cither play it or forfeit the game.' To make a move, then draw it back and ploy another piece, involves also a breach of Utile 15, under which tho game is forfeited at once. Under oither rule "White loses the game. 3- Bbuck.—Yours of 21st to hand. Had not seen llr B. or your previous play, but inquiry and search discovered the latter. Havo combined the two instalments below. Thanks. A. D., Tuturau,—Thanks for results; also for appreciative rcmarke; J. C. Chaiu, Eeefton.—Thanks for problem. Your chef d'oeuvre (Problem 12-H) is continuing its triumphal march at Home and in America. Mr F. Dunne, in publishing (ho solution in tho Leods Budget, pays:— "Wc consider this a very fine problem indeed, and ar'o pleased to note that it has been reproduced in quite a number of our exchanges." W. P. C, Wellington.—Pleased to hear from you. .Will reply at earliest.

D. N. W., Windsor.—Thanks for games and item. J. F,, Colyton.—ln solution ot Problem .1391, at fourth move try 2 7 instead of 21 25. You arc correct with Problem 1292. Play on 1205 will be examined. F Duck, Eyre Creek.—Yes, the position is correct as quoted. That is the same as it originally appeared. W. Veal, Southampton, England.—Thanks for continued favours. G. C, Moonlight.—Your solution of Problem 12915 is correct. Your play on Problem 1201 seems quite sound. SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS. Problem 1290 (By the late W. R. Barker). —Black: G. 7, 10, ]?,, king 10. 'White: 17, 22, 21, 25, 29. White- to play and win. 22 18, 13 22, 24 19, 16 14, 25 2. While wins. Problem 1291 (By R. Jordan).—Sec Game 2469 above. GAMES. The two games following were played at Windsor during Mr J. A. Boreham's tow:. The games and notes are contributed by Jlr Gamo 2181.-" Bristol." B!ack-J. A. Boreham. White—D. N. Wilson. 11 II! 22 17 14 18 S.'B I'.l 24 58 24 50 4 8 E7 2S 11 15 n 1714 IB lit 17 13 IK 2.5 JO 16-D 28 32 23 Hi 11 15 23 7 15 24 2117 12 19 27 21 2 11 2117 32 27 2218 8 12 25 23 12 19 Sfi s:).p i 9 14 32 27 25 29 HI) 21 3 7 IS 9 711 IllSli 1(1 15-k II 2 fi 14 29 25 23 fE 23 11! 18 22 25 22 1 5 24 19-b 1518-E 2 9 811 25 22-a. 15 24 16 11 27 IS B. wins. W 27 23 I think would be best. (u) 1 looked earnestly at 21 17 hero. Two interesting lines of play spring from this move. If 25 21, 21 19, etc.; if 25 22, then 23 19, etc. (c) Wants (ho move, apparently. (p) 21 \7 strongest; 20 1C loses, (e) This broke me up; unlocked for. (f) Prolonging tho agony; 7 H worse. A splendid finish. Game 0-188.-" Old Fourteenth." Black-D. Jf. Wilson'. White-J. A. rJorehani. IMS 28 24 Mi 2213 ]< 18 23 19 811 32 28 812 2? n 8 11' 20 23 3 8 25 22-a 19 on 22 17 9 14 30 £6 1219 ]7 Tl 4 8 .11 20 ■ 9 13 22 17 18 25 17 V.! (1 9 19 10 sj) „.ij i| IS 18 13 8 12 19 2(i 22 While 24 2" 2 0 Mil! .18 iB w 11 15 2(i 22 13 17 oy 22 (a) New to me from hero out. (ii) I blundered here, and afterwards got beaten on position; 10 14 should draw easily.. Game 2489.-" Single Corner." By li. Jordan, Champion of the AVorld. (Contributed by W. JI. Mills, Sydney.) 11 15 24 TO 710 24 19 10 14 27 24 2218 1015 27 24 15 24 II) 15 ?. 7 IB 22 25 22 914 ft 19 ,'i 8 18 M 2518 12 It! 18 9 14 17 24 I!) Draw;-. 811 21 17 514 27 21 a-17 21 29 25 812 32 27 5 9 11,31 27 4 « 17 13 1 5 22 18 14 17 (a) Forms Problem 1291, Daily Times. A new move by" the champion, which leaves V.'hiio with a problematic draw. Wyllio v. W. _ It. Barker played 2 7 at tliis point. Wbito replies 15 10 and draws. (b) Solution to Problem 1291. NOTES AND CRITICISM'S. —Mr Brace's Prize Problem.— Mr J. Bruce, New Plymouth, writes as follows:—I submit the following play to correct Mr Hilliker's solution to my problem, also Hie play given by Messrs Boawell and Davics. Position:—Slnck: 3, 3, 0, 7, 9, 20, king 31. White: 14, 17, 18, 10, 25, 30, 32, king -i. Black to p'hy. »13 .18 2 913 15 IS 24 27 18 ].] 25 21-1 r, i) 10 7 2!)55 11 15 27 "3 i:i 22 14 10 310 4 8 27 31 10 10 32 27 22 Sa Hls 20 24 1510 Dmrn. 31 lo 2 ti.n 25 211 811 31 27 (a) Mr ffillikor here plays 20 24 and 9 14. while Messrs Boswell and Davics play 9 13. . (b) If 10 6. 25 29, 0 1, 20 23. 1 6, 9 13, G 10, 20 24, 30 20, 5 9, 10 15, 25 30, 2G 02, 9 14, 15 11, 30 if}, 2 8.,26 17, G 'J, 11 18, drawn. (1). 25 22 312 11 15 5332 23 19 31 26 tl » IS 19 23 30 23 24 27 Draw 19 15-2,12 11! 15 18 32 iS Ifl lti 7 11-C 811 31 21! 19 10 27 31 15 8 Hi 10 32 27 20 24 15 19 0). 30 2<S 15 8 Sll 32 23 19 IB Ju 1 20 C 4 312 lli 20' 31 27 31 27 23 30 19 15 4 8 11 15 15 19 23 IS Drawn. 711 12 10 2-1 £7 27 31 27 23 (c) Messrs Davics and Boswell play 21 20 A Fireside Ending.—A correspondent sends Iho following ending between two Tiitnra:i players:—Black: 12, 13, 20, 25, kin" % White: 19, 22, 29. 32, king 15. White to play/ and win in six moves. "J. E. D.," Winchester, writes:—ln playing n game with a friend, tho following position evolved:—Black: 13, 20, kin" 19 White: 20, 22, 25, king IS. Black to play and draw in live moves. The game continued—26 30, 23 21, 30 25, 21 17, 19 23, 18 27, drawn. ■TUTUBAU CLUB. The Tulurau Club (near Mataura) have concluded r very, successful season. The following i 3 the result of the club handicap tournament, in which 15 plavers Competed. Sonic interesting-games eventuated, and Iho sealed handicap provided an element of excitement right through:— H> P H R. Dickie ~...,..— 2t •! 2G J. Oughton, jim 4 39 1 25 J. Mortimer .. .., .. 4» 13 2 2:; J . 5 O'Rourke V)' 12 3 23\ J. O'Konrko ....... 9 13 2 23~ P. O'ltourko ... -..; .. 8 12 3 221 W. Dickb ~ .... 2 19 3 2-ij P. Milicr .. 11 9 4 22 T. Burgess 2J 1G 2 19J ('•■ Folsler .. lo" 8 1 18', D. Collie — ]f, 4 is" A. Hcslin „ 12 3 1 15 1 - A. Collie „ : 9 4 2 h" M. Wards 12 — 3 VS\ DRAUGHTS ITEMS. Tho Champion's Tour.—Our Windsor correspondent writes:—We received word late on Saturday night, the, lGth inst., that Mr Boreham would be with us on Monday nigh!, tho lSlh. Wo had no time to arrange any programme—it was off over the hills, etc., )•' try and rake a team together, but six or eight ot our best players were out of rauge; buL wc did tho best wc could with a scratch team to make things pleasant. "Tho Two Chumps" opened up play, and gave tho champion a start. By-and-bye he bad to face 10 of us at once, and when breaking-tip timo came- I am sure we had all spent a pleasant evening, the champion included Our only regret was (hat wo could not have him the next night. Mr Geo. Campbell.-Tlns capable Toung player of Wyndham has recently gone "north to Ilawera. where he will probably remain some six months. Passng through Duncdin and Christchurch he spent what time he could in play against some of tho " hot stuff," his score beine; 57 games, ot which he won 10, lost 15. and drew 32. This is an excellent sooro for so young a. player. The Late C. P. Barkcr.-The New York Tribune, writing of tho late American vchampion's funeral, says:—"Representatives from iho leading checker clubs of Boston and surrounding towns were present. Among tho flowers waa a magnificent tribute lo the departed export sent by the Boston Checker Club, of which organisation the deceased had long been » member. The offering was a hnndsomo standing piece, fifty inches high, representing a checker board, the squares being composed of white and red pinks, and between tho squares were white and red roses. Surrounding the board was a framework of asparagus, white pinks, blnettes. and cycas palms. At the top ot the piece were the words "At Rest" in blue immortelles, while at the ba?c, in the same colour immortelles, " World's Champion." The tribute was designed by S. Crumb, one of Mr Barker's warmest personal friends. The pall-bearers were W. C. Parrow, .T. J. Lannin, B. F. Piukham. and S. Crumb, all wellknown checkerists. The body of the departed champion lay in state at a local undertaking establishment from AVednefda-v morning until Thursday afternoon, and hundreds paid their last respects to the dead. ! "Fold up the board; lay by the men; One player needs thorn not again! Tho match is o'er, (;rini Death has won, And Daineh mourns her brilliant son." Otago Club.—The meetings continue to to wall attended and enjoyable. The handicap tourney reached its final stage on Saturday evening last, when Messrs Hnlliday and Jarvis played off, Mr Halliday winning both games. The handicaps will be declared this evening. Tho following table shows the i positions of the leading players:— i Name. riayed.Won.Dnvii.Lost. TL' Lucas, J. A. .. . 2G 21 5 — 23', I Hntt-on, J. M. .. 20 18 4 4 20' j Ifalliday, JI. . .. 26 13 7 6 :G» ' Ma-theson. A. .. 20 13 7 6 16J j Bnttcrfield, F. . 211 15 2 9 1G I Sinclair, A. .. 26 10 S 8 14 Jarvis, J. . . 26 11 G 9 H Duncan, J. ... 2G 11 5 ]ft 13' ] Hart. A 2G 9 5 12 1H ! Smith. J 26 8 4 14 in" Mr H. Montgomery—lnquiries nude en ! Friday elicit the information that Mr Mont-' goniery is making slight progress toward--recovery. ■ ■ =• i

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