DRAUGHTS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 16243, 28 November 1914, Page 5

DRAUGHTS.

Conducted by Jos. Aberntkthy. PROBLEM 4157. By M. E. Pomeroy, Binghampton, U.S.A.

[White.] Black to play amd win. See the last game noted in the JordanPomeroy match report below. The soundness of the win was been questioned in some circles at Home; what do you think o£ itV —Draughts Ed. O.W. PROBLEM 4158. By the late G. H. Sloctjji. [Black.]

i ■ « [White.] White to play and win. TO CORRESPONDENTS. if. M., Lawrence. —Thanks for not© in re Problem 4153. The problem, however, is correctly given, and is a good thing. In case a piece has not shown Tip in your paper, here is the position:—Black on 18, 21; kings 15, 29. White on 20, 30; kings 11, 26. White to play and win. Try it again. D. C., Invercaigill.—Game will 'be welcomed. Thanks for problem, which will be examined. The Chump.—You are correct in solutions to Problems (1151 and 4152. You have evidently had some entertainment with No. 4147, but since writing you have doußtless noticed the solution, and enjoyed it too. J. B. S. —Thanks for particulars and games, which are appreciated; also problem. The Invercargill committee are doing well, but the war presents obstacles this year. GAMES. The following were played for third and lourth prizes in the last Scottish Championship. 'Scores and notes from Glasgow Herald: — GAME 3154—12 16, 22 18. Black: L. Collingwood. White: G. M. Bonax. 12 16 18 9 12 19 2« 22 14 23 10 f! 22 18 5 14 a 23 16 fi 9 26 19 9 14 812 29 2"> 11 15 13 fi 914 C 2 S5 22 11 15 25 22 2 9 17 10 24 27 4 8 24 19 15 19 31 26 c 714 22 17 15 21 22 18-b 15 19 15 Drawn. )« 80 28 19 14 23 16 12 5 9 17 13 '8 11 27 18 10 14 15 Ift 914 19 lfi 19 24 22 17 .14 18 (a) Now "Double Corner." (b) 22 17 is also good. (c) 16 12 is sometimes played, but text is better—l 6 12, 15, 30 26, 10 14, 18 15, 24 27, 31 24, 20 27, 32 23, 14 18, 23 14, 9 25, 26 23 25 30, 23 19, 30 26, 19 16, 26 23, 15 11, 7 10, 21 17, 23 18, 11 7, 10 15, 7 2, 15 19, 16 11.— Drawn. Game 3155—12 16, 22 18. Black: G. M. Bonar. White: h. Collingwood. 12 lfi 11 15 a 812 KlO 913 is 17 22 IS 24 19 29 25 31 S6 £6 22 11 7 lfi CO 15 24 11 IS 10 17 2 fi 17 22 18 14 2S 19 22 18 21 14 18 15 c-7 2 9 18 8 11 « 9 7 10 10 14 23 14 25 : 2 25 21 14 7 15 11 Drawn. 10 17 4 8 b 1 fi 310 6 9 21 14 2fi 23 30 25 25 21 22 18 (a) Comes out of "Paisley" and several other openings. (b) The following is also good:—6 10, 29 25, 30 IT, 22 13, 4 8, 25 22, 8 12, 22 18. 11 15, 19 10, 7 23, 27 18, 12 16, 31 27, 3 8, 26 23, 8 12, 30 26, 5 9, 13 6, 1 10, 26 22, 16 19, 23 16, 12 19 —drawn. (c) Published play. Game 3156—11 16, 24 19. Black: L. Collingwood. White: G. M. Bonar. 11 lfi 4« lfi SO 710 £9 25 i'2 17 21 19 2fi 22 17 10 18 15 914 9 r.i 811 10 14-a 622 £3 7 55 22 30 2K 22 18 22 17 25 18 310 5 9 13 90 Black resigned. (a) Weak. 16 20 draws, thus:—l 6 20, 22 17, 9 14, 18 9, 5 14, 25 22, 11 15, 30 26, 15 24, 28 19, 8 11, 22 18, 11 16, 18 9, 6 22, 26 17, 2 6, 17 14. 10 17, 21 14, 1 5, 29 25, 6 10, .25 21, 10 17, 21 14, 7 10, 14 7, 3 10, 30 26, 5 9, 26 22, 10 14, 22 18—Drawn. GAME 3157—11 16, 24 19. Black: G. M. Bonar. AVhite: L. Collingwood. Jl 16 22 17 811 26 ii 3 7 17 14 £4 1!» 4 8 25 22 II 15 £7 18 H lfi 811 17 13 II 15 23 18 7 lfi 14 7 22 18 914 22 17 11 2!-1 18 14 211 lfi £0 18 9 15 l' 427 U 10 15 21 17 25 2-2 5 14-a 28 19 16 23 14 9 111 23 11 16 29 25 711 31 27-b 16 19 el 714 Drawn. (a) Now "Double Corner" 22 17 line. (B) 22 25 10563. (c) Publishel play. (1) 15 24, is strong for Black—lß 9, 3 8, 27 23, 24 27, 31 24, 23 18, 27 31, 18 14, 10 15, 34 10, 15 19, 10 7, 2 11, 9 2, 31 26, 30 23, 19 26 —Drawn. ST. KILDA DRAUGHTS CLUB. The St. Kilda Club's 1914 handicap tourney was concluded recently, the contest having proved most successful. The handicappers were Messrs Shanks and Muir, and their work was so excellent that the competitors wero well "bunched" at the conclusion. A. Henderson proved the "surprise party" of the entry list—there is usually one. The veteran Pimlev was back to form, as was also L. Edwards, sen. The beginners of the team, too, are worthy of mention—they played to a finish under disheartening circumstances; but they will benefit laigely by their experience, and no doubt prove it next year. Following is the table of scores: — Score. Handicap. Total. A. Henderson .. 17* 71 25 L. Edwards, sen. ..21 2 23 L. Lawrence .. •• 145 23 J. Pimley .. 21* 1 22k W. Stewart .. .. Hi M 22 L. G. Edwards .. 14 7J 21.\ W. Hicks .... 18 3 21 B. Hicks 7J 13 20* G. Gibbs .... 5 15 20 J. B. Shanks .. .. 18£ 1 19* J. Rae 3 16 19 R. Muir 181 — 18J W. Meldrum .... 15 3 18 A. Davidson .... 11 16 17J J. Beck 16 1 17 During the season the club played four matches, and came out with a level score— two wins and two losses. Wo heartily congratulate the club and tho worthy secretary, Air Shanks.