CHESS & DRAUGHTS

Otago Witness, Issue 1852, 20 May 1887, Page 28

CHESS & DRAUGHTS

("Conducted by Mb David R. Hat.]

DRAUGHTS.-Problem 607. End game from the " Cross," played last week tween Messrs Robert Barclay and J. P. Beu,, unedin. Contributed by Mr Barclay.

Draughts in Auckland. The two following games were played between Messrs It. Blakey and H. Henderson, of Auckland. Game 9tiU— " Cross." 1 Henderson's move.

Reed v. Campbell at Glasgow. SIXTH DAIS PLAY. Eeed opened with the " Laird and Lady." Tho game was interesting and equally contested ail through, neither player at any point obtaining a distinct advantage, and was given up as drawn after nearly an hour and a-half ' s play. When the piecei were reduced to six a-side the position was as follows : Black men'on 1 , 2, 11, 12, 13, 14 ; White men on 19, 20, 22, 25, 30, 31. Black to play :— 2 6 2215 110 32 27 1317 20 16 23 32 19 15 610 22 25 14 18 22 13 19 23 22 lo 11 18 15 6 10 15 30 25 15 19 25 22 12 19 Drawn. Campbell opened with the "Whilter" in the second game, which left the " books " at an earlier stage than usual. Like the preceding, however, tne game was conducted on safe lines — neither contestant, Of course, caring to risk much when there were only two other games to come - and it resulted in » draw after nearly an hour's play. The following shows the ending: Black men on 1, 2, 4, 5. 6, 10, 1-. 14 ; White men on 13, 17, 19, 21, 22, 29, 30, 32. Black to play :— 4 8 3227 716 23 7 1519 3 8 32 27 29 25 5 9 25 22 16 32 811 12 16 11 15 811 22 18 U lB 7 3 19 24 15 11 27 25 30 26 2 7 22 15 6 10 7 3 16 19 1<» » 1116 1815 9J4 3 8 24 27 8 12 Drawn. 26 23 15 1511 1015 1115 19 23 16 20 15 11 14 18 11 7 27 81 12 16 Eeed tried the " Doub'e Corner " in the next game, the 19th of the match, which ended in a draw. Campbell looked as if he were in jeopardy when toe pieces were reduced to six a side, but brought bimHi out by the following fine play. ?oaiUou-BlfiCK

WW 11 ™ 1 ' 3 ™ 6> i°; 12 ,' 21 ; Whifce men on 5 - 19. &> 23,30,31. Black to play: — 10 15 15 19 24 27 27 23 20 24 14 9 31 27 19 10 1815 2318 10 7 2 7 1518 UlO 615 1620 2731 310 2427 27 31 27 23 31 27 15 10 18 14 14 7 7 10 17 14 10 7 12 16 19 24 3127 2318 1814 9 6 Drawn 23 18 27 23 2217 7 2 1015 1815 The 20th and last game, a " Second Double Corner, was played much the same as the 10th, and ended In a draw. The games (which Mr Campbell Intends publishing m pamphlet form) were, almost without exception, of a novel and interesting character. Campbell showed wonderful resource when in difficulties as some of the endings we publish amply demonitrafce. We never saw him play better, and he has shown great improvement since his last public match, when he was defeated by Eeid of Mauchline Our American friend has created a most favourable impression, alike from his courteous demeanour and draught-playing abilities. He is a cool, rapid player and we are certain local draughts circles will be glad to welcome him back on his return from the south. Draughts by Correspondence. Played by correspondence between Dr Trnax and Mr J. A. Sweeney, Hochester. New York:— Game 962—" Paisley." Truax's move.

Game 063—" Paisley." Sweeney's move.

Gamk 964—" Will o' the Wisp." Truax's move. I

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Game C6s— " Switcher." Sweeney's move, I

Drawn (c). (<?>. In . a T & ame . between Messrs Sweeney and Wyllie at Utica m 1883, Wyllie played 31 27 and lost the game. (b) Neatly played. (c) This closes the series of the games. Games played but not published were stereotyped ones lamiliar to players. Twenty-four games were contested, and no two similar openings were played. The score stood-Sweeney 4, Truax 3, drawn 17.Turf, Field, and Farm. Draughts News. Reed v. Moir.-After his matcli with Mr Campbell Mr Keed played six games with Mr J. Moir, of Glasgow, the score being Moir 2, Reed 0, drawn 4. Moir won with the Black side of the " Old Fourteenth " In both games. Brandt v. Hook.-Mr M. Q. Brandt and his eon rercy, of Anno, Wisconsin, recently played a match of 18 games, for the championship of the statu, with S. Hook, of Brooklyn, which resulted in the one •Wed score : Brandt 15, Hook 0, drawn 3. It is stated that "Young Percy," although but 15 years ofajje l" nBVer lost a BittiDg or a match at the game - Port Chalmers v. Peninsula.-Two of the game! played in this match between Mr Hugh Mont gomery (Port Chalmers) and Mr James Dicksor gSSSS^SRteS!. 64 frora fcho Witae3S iutc Heufrewahlre and Dumbartonshire.— The varioui dubs of these two counties have formed themselves n™ „> I 16 a Renf r ewshire and Dumbartonshire Draughts Association respectively. The game is be coming more popular than ever throughout Scot land.— Glasgow Weekly Herald. Wyllie Testimonial Fund. to Yhw kn^ ledge „r Wi £ h .. plea3Ure R £1 BubscrJptioi to this fund from Mr Robert Barclay, Dunedin. Tammas tae Sandy. A slicht mistak' I think wis made In my last letter when I said That I next time wad write in prose, And bother nae mair wi' the muse. But, bless me, " Sandy," noo I see This is the year o' Jubilee, wa L ik ? ly oor S ude royal Q ue en Wad think auld. •• Tammas " unco mean Should he no' gi'e his bow and nod, And link her wi' the auld dam-brod. We couldna ask or daurna speir Her presence at oor matches here, But could she no' alloo her name As patron o' oor noble game ? We micht, through loyalty and love, ca tor her sake some opening move. bhould we no' change the "Auld Fourteen," f'dnam t anew " Victoria Queen " ? Lord Tennyson could dae nae mair lac keep her memory ever dear : His lang harangues and hang'd humbugs, I m sure they only grate her lugs. If I wis in the place o* Tenny Id simply ea' her gude and bonny, XJaething wad e'er come frae my pen But she could plainly un'erstan' • And what could be mair sweet and hamely Than speak her Majesty sac kindly ? y I really think, if she confer It, \ $¥?% and be her p °et Laureate : JUJ v ?? n Hii hin S > tho> tl)ere ' ™y muade, Whi" Bfcil L wrifce ta e you, dear Sannie. If y ! a - r b-^b -^ year thafc match creeps roun' Atween the Kintry and the Toon, X trust ye wull, tho' I'm no' ihere, Ui c her a lusty, loving cheer. 586.,S 86 .,? I ?,'* 611 fcho ' 7e7 e wiu or lose, She 11 think nae less o' you suppose : bae at your match on her birthday Hemember her, tho' far away. £00, " Sandy," tell the boys tae study Prepare them for the auld •• Herd Laddie." *a like tae see oor dam-brod corns Agamst him mak' a decent score : iii C6p CcC c .an °' wlefc watches, Th Jr m wi> , BOrne cunning catchesS 0 ,?v1^ te Unk^, nfc tne Gou * d or Bark er, vl ?7 ,i, i £ her P r oWem worker. An? ™ e i^° urae lnds ' frae ma y° r taeSbaillie, Are making noucht o' Mr Wyllie • <p i i asfc t founts frae there I saw iiie best had only got a draw— S,,fft c ?? 9s me , ! the mickle br oses. Blli « vl 1 a ,, clerk tae coonfc «ielr losses ! If. Jm f^ y> Wait tiU he comes he re, If \Z ™ thln B grange, I'll vow and sweer, Mn me °\°, 0T New Zealand dons £anna mak' wi' him some wons. fe e ». Menziea, Hay, and Hood »'H try his me ttle at the brod • \v . } e y his gusset canna settle, we : li get oor champion, Jamie Little, I"' 1 8 ar him thunner-stricken stare, Anrf JV onner what has broucht him here. And p * lm some nel "-fcishfoned play : ur^^Ptam Reese, oor M.H.E., J Porb£. !m! m jist enou g n . " and mair " ; ffl y w« a ,c, c lam P ion host o' ithers To n^? kly afc the Ba Wwin gaithera : And W U3 a , wad fill a Journal, But SUs a w a d be infernal. Hither Blmi, Parl , Majr „_ Tmxu.

Answers to Correspondents. t £°Mes£M e 5£ solufcio ™ °f Problem 604 received from JMN, Tirnaru ; WM, Tinwald ; JS, Christchurcb. ; M B, Balclufcha; X ML, Gore; A L ML, Invercargill; G P and W H, Dunedin. SoLUTioy op Pboblem 603. 23 18 2229 3 7 1219 13 24 25 22 ■ it ?] H ,« I1I 1 2 9 6 29 25 M 2 3. 18 14 610 20 16 2 9 24 19 W. wins. J J, Waikaia.— Certninly. All players will bowelwh™ t t e ber O do P^rno t . fche mateh ' James Boreham, Pulteurl Point.— The solution forwarded is correct, and the ending of the came with your brother is very pretty and exceedingly neat. We hope to hear from you frequently. - «o L n »Sa?d h edt dSd- Ande "° a ' 8 " TWrd Edi " -^ i a^i2Sffiffi-ii i tf.sfw p^ oa both ' A game won by Mr James Paterson'.'champion of Victoria, from Mr Wyllie will be found in the Vic1 tonan sporting notes.

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11 15 a 19 9 14 !2 17 7 11 id 22 1116 28 23 5 9 1713 3 7 3126 811 29 25 16 20 1916 12 19 2316 14 18 26 23 1 5 2314 10 26 30 23 1518 23 H UlB 2419 610 27 21 20 27 20 24 32 14 28 19 11 20 7 10 19 16 14 7 10 17 2 20 21 14 Drawn.

II 10 11 19 8 11 17 24 10 20 )2 27 [1 15 !2 17 tt 14 25 22 4 8 29 25 5 9 1713 8 11 19 16 1219 2316 1418 2419 15 24 22 8 3 19 26 23 19 26 30 23 914 28 19 14 17 2114 10 17 25 22 17 29 3122 6 10 22 18 1 5 1815 .2 6 2318 5 9 27 31 27 23 18 15 20 24 31 27 1511 15 11 7 16 Drawn. 1912 24 27 2319

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