GAMES.

Otago Witness, Issue 1956, 20 August 1891, Page 33

GAMES.

(Pittßburg Ohroniole-Telegraph.)

Our contributor .showed us the play three years ago; when this department was commenced we requested tbe privilegs of reproducing it. Mr Boyle, always modett, did not desire that it be printed at that time. Mr Busby has since gone to his long rest. This gentleman was a player of extraordinary ability, and as a " coscher " bad no equal. It was he who successfully piloted Mr O. F. Barker through his third match with* Champion Reed, and he went to Britain with the Boston boy, where he played exchampion Martins. Mr Busby— "Uncle Billy," as the Boston players named him— held theN. B. Challenge Medal at his pleasure. He died March 13. 1889, aged 65 years. Game 1750 was played in Pittsburgh, September 1887, immediately after the inish of the Beed-Barker matoh.

OUhb 1750—" Grow."

Boyle ■ move.

And Black win* by a variation of (he "Johnston." a This move waa the favourite of experts a generation ago. when Sir Busby was in his prime. He played it several times in his match with John Parkerrof Sunderland, England. ,, The 26 33 line is known .»« the," Crescent." ' 27 23 is now oons)dered the best. b Unusual as the pine is generally, this " breaks away " from the orthodox 9 13 and 9 14 defence. The game speaks volumss for Mr Boyle

i No doubt done with the hope that the piece on 20 would be •tarted Mr B. w*s a rare of the strength of his position. c 27 23, 6 10, 23 16, 10 17, 21 14, 711.— 8. wins.

el 3 17, 23 26.-B. wins. 14 9 S3 26 —B. wins.

f The ending perhaps could be forced into the "Johnston" position. So. 210 in Lyman. as follows:—Black: Kb 14, 15, 22; White: 29, ks 6 and 7. Black to play and win. It will be observed that the move is against the winning side. If Whites play first the ending can be drawn. A nice point in the position is : The side with the single piece can draw by keeping tbe two kings in the donble corner— providing the other side has the move;— it will draw regardless of the move if the kings can be carried to the single corner Bide. As printed above, however, the three kings win. g 6 10, 18 14. 10 17, SI 14, 29 25, 26 23, 25 21, 19 21, 28 19, 23 16, and having the move, Black wire. A Playing the piece from 6 would permit 21 25 and Black would come around the other tide. Of course the end would be prolonged, but very probably would result the same. k You will perceive how Black would win if 9 13 were taken.

Draughts Hatch.

UNION V. SOUTH INVBBCABaiLL

The meeting between these two team*, wtaioh nad been looked forward to with considerable Interest,

took plaoe last week in the Union rooms, Inveroargill, the suburban club suffering defeat by one game. .The match was very evenly contested throughout, and, towards the conclusion, when it was known that the game between Joseph Lyons and A. Warm would decide whether the match would be a tie or a win by one game for the Union, the excitement became Intense. It will be seen that the redoubtable H. Morris .clayed for the winners, but In W. Cox be met a foeman worthy of his steel, only two games (both draws) being played between these two able opponents. Great interest was also taken in the meeting between J. Wbltakerand J. Sheenan. the latter well maintaining the good name he has gained across the board. The matoh was a most enjoyable one, and one of the most important which has taken place locally. It is probable that a return matoh will be played at an early date, and the result will be looked for with Interest At the close the usual complimentary speeches were made, and prooeedings terminated at a somewhat late hour. The following are the ■oorei:—

Tbe Inveroargill Union have granted tbe use of their roqms for the match Wyndham v. South Jnvercargill on or about the 21st inst.

Answers to Correspondents. Solution of Problem 901. By W. G. W. Lkggbtt. B. on 19, 20, ks on 24, 39 ; W. on 32. ks on 11, 23. White to move and draw : — 33 28 27 32 18 23 2024 8-18 23 24 27 1115 3127 2819 11 16 23 27 2-33 19 31 27 19 23 15 18 27 31 2J IB 16 11-1 37 31 19 23 29 35

(1) 1619 27 31 19 26 29 25 B. wins. (2) 23 29 20 24 2819 27 28 B. wins. (3) 1916 25 22 B. wins. Solution of Problem 902. By J. Patsbson, Prestwick. B. on 3, 5, 7, 10. 11, 15, and 18 ; W. on 12. 14, 20, 24, 26, 28, and 30. 12 8 24 19 28 19 26 22 30 14 10 17 15 21-1 3 12 18 25 W. wins. (1) 312 26 23 1115 2531 3127 19 3 22 26 811 1118 18 22 18 22-3 3 8 W. wins. (3) 17 21 3 7 913 30 25 30 23 28 24 5 9 1019 2130 1513 1115 810 1317* 1915 W. wins. *If 18 28, 28 22 wins. Solution of Problem 903. ' By W. Q. W. Lkggbtt. B. ks on 7, 21; White : 12. 26, kB. Black to move and draw :— 2117 10 6 2 7 1510 7 3 28 23 8 11-1 19 24 24 27 18 12 1714 6 2 710 10 15 3 7 23 19 11 15 24 20-3 27 23 23 27 1410 7-3 1015 3 7 1519 1916 1519-2 20 24 12 8 Drawn (1) 8 3 711 16 7 « 2 Drawn (3) 1518 2217 12 8 1612 4 8 2 7 1015 7 3 1915 3 7 18 23 17 13 8 4 13 9 Drawn 710 -3 7 1519 1510 (3) 1611 1511 3419 3 7 Drawn 1015 8 4 7 3 24 20 11 8 3 7 19 24 7 3

Solution of Problem 904. By J. A., Dunedin. B.jon 3, 4, 5, 14, 16, k 29 ; W. on 12, 13, 17, 27, 30, ks 10, 22. White to play and win. 27 23 2319 23 25 13 9 1019 14 21 16 33 29 22 514 W v wins.

T S Nicol, Invercarglll. — Many thanks for the trouble you have taken. Will hold over game for next week .to await the other on*. J W, Georgetown.— Second letter will be attended to. - WB, Wanganul. - Your solutions of Problem 901 and 90S are * correct, but wrong in key move of 905.

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