Solution of Problem 1136.

Otago Witness, 14 December 1893, Page 38

Solution of Problem 1136.

By "Little Johnnie, Ros3. Black man on 3, ks on 22. 32 ; White men on 24, 29, k4. Black to play and win. This problem, a reprint of Problem 1120, was published to show a shorter solution ; but we have not received much about it from correspondents, probably because of its difficulty. One of the best players of the colony says : " I don't see how it can be done" ; and no doubt all who have tried it echo his remark. However, here is "Little Johnnies" solution for examination :— 32 27 27 23 23 18-a 3 7 711 24 19 1916 1612 4 8-& 815 Black wins. («) In the Beed'it problem, the king is placed 23 19 and 19 15. (i) If 12 8, then 18 14, 8 3, 22 17, and Black wins. The same moves (colours reversed) make a short solution to the Reid- Little problem, and is an admirable piece of draughts play. Solution ov Problem 1137. By W. J. Marsh, Arrowtown. Black men on 1, 20, ks on 19, 21 27 ; White men on 10. 17, 22, ks on 2, 13. White to play and W2W 2 U G 21 722 17 1 10 17 14 White wins Solution of Pkobleji 1133. By W. J. Marsh. Arrowtown. Black men on IS, 20, ks 23, 31 ; White men on 24, 27, 28, k 16. White to play and win. 1611 23 32 1115 20 27 15 22 W hite wins. Solution of Problem 1139. By W. Duxx. P.lack men on 2. 3, fi, 11, 15, 19 • White men on 14, 17, 25, 2b"', 29* k5. Black to move and win. ' 6 9 2 7 1518 730 310 1410 514 MM 16 7 BUok wing,