Chess by Telegraph.

Otago Witness, Issue 1866, 26 August 1887, Page 29

Chess by Telegraph.

DUNBDIN V. INVERCARGILL.

The game below was played in the match on Saturday last, between Mr W. B. Eyre, of Dunedin, and Mr E. Webber, of Invercargill. Muzro Gambit. White. Black. Mr Webber, Mr Eyre. 1 P to X 4 P to X 4 2 P to X B 4 P tks P 2 Xt toKBS P to X Xt 4 4 B to Q B <t P to X Xt 5 5 Castles P tks Xt 6 Q tks P Q to X B 3 7 P to X 5 Q tks P 8 P to Q 3 X B to R 3 9 Xt to Q B 3 Xt to Q B 3 10 B to Q 2 X Xt to X 2 11 Q R to X sq Q to X B 4 12 Kb to Q 5 Xt to X 4 (a) 13 R tks Xt (6) Q tks R 14 R to X sq Q to Q 5 eh (c) 15 X to R sq KB to Xt 4 16 B to Q B 3 (d) Q to Q B 4 17 B tks R 1' to Q 3 18 P to Q Xt 4 (c) Q to Q B 3 19 X B to Q Xt 5 Resigns.

(fl) This is the correct mow if White had played RtoK 4, but it is aim >st fatal in this insta-ice. X to Q sq should have buen played heie, and Black would have had rath' t the bt*ter game. (6) Capitally p'a.ye<J. {c) Trying to wriggle otifc ol his ftifllculty without losing his Q, but we think Q tlisK eh would lutve beon profitable under the circumstances (d) Admirably played. (c) The finishing t ach. Whi c deservi-s gr'at credit, for the nu-lerly rn.'i-n.i-r m which lie took ndvii'ifcage of Blank's error i bis ]:; ,Jj move.

A ve.-y interesting match was commence! on Faturday eveningat 6 o'clock between nine niemb-rs of tlie Invercargill Chess Olub and an equal number of the Dunedin Chr-ss and Draughts Club. Mr A. Tame captained the Invercargill team, and Mr David R. Hay acted in a similar capacity f r the Dunedin Club. The following shows how the players were pitted against one another, the Dunedin playets being named first :— Mr W L. Christie opened with the Buy Lopez game, which was ably defended by Mr O. W. Tanner. It is now pretty well advanced, and the positions may be considered nearly equal. Mr D. L. Christie adopted the Sicilian defence against Mr A. G. Stewart. Both players have played very carefully, and it would be hard to say which has the better game. Mr W. B. Eyre accepted the Muzis gambit from Mr E. Webber, and was getting on famously at first, but through a clever stratagem of his opponent, was out-maneouvred, losing his queen in consequene, and forthwith resigned. It was a brilliant game from start to finish. Mr W. Corbet tried to get on the Danish gambit, but Mr W. Morrigh respectfully declined, although with no very great success, as the Dunedin player is five pawns to the good with an equal position. Unless something unforeseen occurs, this ought to be a win for the Dunedin Club.

Mr E. A. Cogan adopted the Sicilian defence against Mr T. 0. Bennett. The game is now tho-. roughly developed, and the Dunedin player has two more pawns, with a very good position. Mr G. Gordon had to face the French defence of Mr J. Edwards. Both players have fought stubbornly, and there is very little difference between the positions. Mr David R. Hay opened with the bishop's gambit, but Mr A. Tame converted it into the Cunningham gambit. The latter player played extremely carefully and well. The game is well advanced, with Mr Hay a pawn ahead and slightly the better position.

Mr H. J. Day played the Giuco piano opening against Mr W. Willcox. The game has been very interesting throughout, and the positions at adjournment were very even. Mr D. A. da Mans played the fcvvo-knights' defence against Mr J. Main. Both players seem to be pretty evenly matched, for after 31 moves there is not much difference between the relative positions. The play throughout Ins been pretty goocl, and the conteaf. so far }«»•. bci'ii wry keen and exciting, and it would be impino bl«» to predict at the present stage which side has l.lie bef.ter chance oi winning. All the uvrangeineiits have been characterised by' the utmost harmony, and the most kindly feeling has prevailed between the players. The Dunedin players are grateful to Mr J. K. Logan tor the us^ of his room, to Mr A. D, Lubecki for doing all in his power to facilitate arrangements, and to Mr W. Heney, the operator, for hia skill, accuracy, and courtesy. Play ceased punctually afc 12 o'clock, and will be resumed next Saturday at 5.30 p.m. Mr John Garden acted as umpire for the Invercargill Club, and Mr^Charles Restieaux did good service as scrutineer.