Answers to Correspondents.

Otago Witness, Issue 1652, 21 July 1883, Page 23

Answers to Correspondents.

No solution of Problem 409 has been received. The following is the solution of Problem 409 by Mr H. Henderson, Auckland :— l»14(a) 8 11(6) 6 9" 1115 15 18 82 23 17 82 'I 6(C) IS 28 914 24 27(«) 20 16 14 0 30 25 14 10* 19 2((ci) 14 10 White 22 25 23 18 23 16 311 tt 3« wins. 9 6 25 28 10 3 15 19 1# 15 25 30 18 14 16 19 11 14 13 17 6 2 82 18 3 8 19 24 15 19 (a) Only move to win.

7 11 2 6 SI 25 13 IT 25 29 23 18 81 16 17 21 9 13 29 25 26 2i 25 29 13 17 0 9 25 29 17 21 29 25 18 15

White wins. (c) 2-7 would allow Block to draw. * Only move* to win. (d) 19-24, 8-11, 15-19, 11-18, 19-23, 14-18, W wins. (c) 88-29, 18-28, W wins. rroblem 412 by Mr A. Sinclair, Aberdeen, N.B.

H anything were wanting to proVe ftae wide-Bptesd

interest which is taken In this column, the following solutions already received of this difficult problem ought to suffice It should also encourage our draughtplaying friunda to take fuller advantage ol the privileges of the wide and extensive circulation of tfctt Witness, to have their original games and problem* published. Colonial contributions are always welcome. We know of many who are in the habit of regularly solving our problems-, but who never forward their solutions, We would much rather they did so, as it is more encouraging to all concerned. We hope these suggestions will bear fruit. CorMct. solutions received from Hugh Montgomery, , Porto Chalmers ; C D, and W W, Balclutha,; A X, an* Novice, Invercargill ; A E Cameron, Ngapar*; James* T Turner, and David Watson, Waitabuna? James* Brjce anl Alexander Nelson, Lovell's Flak; A Draught Player, Caveraham; John Duncan, J A Lind, and William Fraser, Tapanui : H W Kay, < Christ church ; James Dartori, The Willows, Lawrence ;&■ 0. Port Molyneux ; John Simmons, Hill Grore r Moerakl ; John Cowie, Waikala ; WO D, Highcliffe y ' R Forrest, Havelock; H S Cameron, Nokomni ; John Garden, E Hyame, A Marshall, a M'Nicol, Robert Given, and Pater M'Kenzie, Dunedio. In the game •• Cross," played between,, . Messrs Archibald and Boswell, of Christchurch, and published in our issue of the 7th inst., our esteemed correspondents, Mr Alexander Nelson and Mr J Bryce, of Loveli's FJafc, shew, we think, where Mr Boswell could have won, had he played for his 20th movo 2-7, instead of 0-25. Thus, 2-7, 27-31, 10-6, 1-10, 7-14, &c. They would like to see Mr Archibald play bo draw ifc after these moves are played. Mr R Forrest, of,Havelook, writes to the same effect, and states that Black should draw by playing 9-14 instead of 9-13. .' ' , James Darton, Lawrence. — Your notation is perfeotly correct. We hope you will 'always' send the solutions ot problems you solve. J T Turner, Waitahuna.— Thanks for problem. Will be examined and, if found correct, published shortly. J B, Lovell's Flat.— Glad to hear that Problem 412 wai hardly difficult enough for the players in your district. We kuow there is a nest of good players in that quarter. Alexander Nelson, Lovell's Flat. — Thanks for solution of Problem 411. Peter N'Kenzie, Dunedln.— Thanks for solutions of Problems 410 a id 411. ' J Kay, Chriatchurch.— Your solution of Problem 413 just received. J Illingworth, Springwood, New South Wales. — Thanks for slip. ' >• - ' • John Cowie, Waikaia.— Glad you find the draught* column so interesting. Hope to hear from you fre->f re-> quently, A E Cameron, Mgapara.— Pleased to learn there i» so much playing in your district. William M'llwrick, InvercarjjilL— Thanks for your long and interesting letter, with games. WO D — As great interest is taken in the match, it? is desirable that it should be finished soon. ■ The time mentioned will suit. H L Cameron, Nokomai.— Will be always pleased to hear from you. Dimedin Chess and Draughts Club. A meeting of the members took place on Monday night at the Coffee Palace, Mr David R. Hay, 1 president, in the chair. About SO gentlemen were present. It was unanimously resolved to meet for the -future twice a week, in adder's Central Cafe, Princes street Cutting, a very comfortable room well suited for tha accommodation of the Club having been secured for a year at a moderate rental. A large/attendance of members is specially requested for next Monday night, in the new premises, at half -past 7 o'clock, as the second night for the weekly meetings will, be fixed on that occasion, and the Committee are' anxious to meet the wishes of the majority of the, members, as well as those who may wish to join now that' there are: two nights for practice every week. We believe » good many would have joined the Club before,, but Monday nights did not suit them, and these' are specialty invited to attend next Monday, so that the Committee may know the most convenient night to fix upon. The handicaps of the 20 players who have entered for the tournament were posted up in the Club-room, and the general opinion is that the handicap committee have done their work very impartially. New members who may join on Monday night will ba in time to take part in this tournament. The Club continues to flourish.