GAMES.

Otago Witness, Issue 1920, 4 December 1890, Page 33

GAMES.

Game 1654—" Bristol." By Mr D. Brodie, Dunedin.

a Forms Problem 831, Otago Witness.

b Solution of Problem 831. In game in the Australasian between Wyllieand Hoikins, Mr Hoskins played as follows : 25 22 913 14 7 25 30 610 1814 22 25 3 7 8217 13 22 7 3 Drawn.

I think the play I give secures a win for White.

Gams 1655—" Single Corner." By " Thk Shbphkrd."

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a Forms Problem 833. Left as drawn in the sixth game of the Little v. Tonkin matoh at Ohristehuroh. b Solution of Problem 833. c Must play this or else White goes 32 28, &o. d 4 5 is no better.

Game 1656— " 2nd Double Corner." ByH. B. Cabmichakl, Dumbar-

ton. (Glasgow Weekly Herald.)

* I consider this the losing move ; 2 7 gives Black the preferable game. a If 9 14, then 27 24, and "White wine. (D

Edition," page 55, Var. A; also, Bowen's " Cross " book, Var. 108, where 30 28 is played, and Blaok wins.

6 Gorreots the same two works, Van. Pand 140 respectively, where 18 14 is plajed, and Blaok wins.

o Corrects Bowen't " Cross " book, Var. 130, where 23 28 Is played, and White oan draw.

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