GAMES.

Otago Witness, Issue 2286, 23 December 1897, Page 48

GAMES.

. By " Toxa."

G ame 2712-" Glasgow.*

(a) Mr H. D. Lyman, the celebrated problemist, gave a few years ago a leugthy analysis of this position to prove that 23 ]8 was a losing move, but I think he was wrong in his conclusions.— Toaav, in B.D.P. (b) Mr Lyman played 32 28 and Black wins. (c) Forms Problem 1550 ; solution follows. M) Given to correct 8.D.P.. where 2521 is played

(*) The initial move of a neat little stroke which paralyses White. (c) 27 24 lotes by 9 14, etc. (/) 25 21 loses same as in var. (i). (g) Black has several variations at this point, and although Hn a seemingly superior position White can draw.

(A:) 2G 22 loses quickly by G 2, 22 13, 2 6, 5 9. or 13 17, 10 7 and White wins." • (0 1 6, 18 35, 27 32, 11 10, GO, White wins. The World's Championship. JORDAN V. STEWART FOR £100. NINTH DAY. The last opening of the second section proved to be 23 19, and the reply 11 15, and Jordan quickly formed a " Glasgow," that time-honoured haven of rest for fortunate contestants with a strong lead. Stewart adopted the 28 21 line after due deliberation, but the game ended in the anticipated draw within the hour. Stewart, taking the Black, made a Fife of the next game, going 0 14 and 5 9 at the third and fiftn moves. The lin« followed

by Jordan was 26 23 at the sixth move, Stewart replying by 9 13. The game ultimately got Into a line played by Wyllie against Reed, the American expert, and a long and intricate ending ensued', and was watched closely by the interested spectators. Finally Stewart varied from the books by 1 5 instead of 13 17, and it was thought by some that White's game was critical, but Jordan played with si-eat skill, and a draw was declared. In the evening two "Double Corner " game« were played, and ended in draws.

TENTn DAY.

Theballot turned out to be a " Dundee." Jordan, with the black men, commenced to play with 12 16, considered a very weak opening for his side-. Stewart replied after a long consideration with 22 18. The game was conducted on the lines of 8 wan ■ and A damson, as given in Robertson's Guide, and when the position was reached with five men a-side, Stewart departed from that authority by going 25 22 instead of 18 15. It was thought at this stage Stewart, having the "brigs," was likely to give a good account of himself by pulling off a win. After the play had been continued for some time Jordan brought up his single man to reinforce those which wera on the fl.ink, and, after getting them into line, attacked his opponent's " brig," and thus got an entrance to the crownhead. After a number of more moves Jordan proved himself equal to the task by forcing ! the draw. Play was resumed in the evening-. Stewart had the black men in their lecond " Dundee." ,The game lasted the entire evening", and resulted in -the following position : Black t>. 6,7, 12, 19; White 16. 22, 29,, 30. 32; White (Stewart) to play. , After a few more moves tho game was drawn. - TWELFTFI DAY. " v The match started with the second sidefef th« " Denny, " a game in which there are many possibilities, and abounding in critical situations. After 20 minutes' bad gone an interesting and critical variation occurred. The game went on briskly for three hours— Stewart doing his best to secure a win, and Jordan exercising his defensive tactics to his 'Uttermost to form a draw, as it ended. In the evening play the opening balloted proved to be the Bristol, 11 16, leaving the Kelso as the last opening to be played. Theusualline of the "Bristol" was taken by 22 IS, 8 11. Stewart then played 24 19, converting the opening into a " Paisley". At the later stages, Stewart having gone 19 15, Jordan played the'very Minusual move 26 31, and the excitement of the spectators at this stage rose to fever heat, for it was thought there was something on. Stewart took the cut by 32 2S, after which Jordan played 9 13, and the end was a draw.* '

THIRTEENTH DAY.

When the players faced each other for the 38th time, Stewart had the black men in their second " Bristol," and in reply to 11 16, Jordan went 24 19, and speedily a "Paisley" line was adopted. The positions of the players now being very different, Jordan contented himself with drawi, while Stewart was determined to do all he could to get a win, co aa to square matters and save his itake. The play, proceeded on well-known lines, but ultimately a stage was reached when Stewart's position looked a hopeless one— -Black 1, 2, 10, 12, 13, 20 ; White 18, 21, 22, 28, 31, 32 ; Black (Stewart) to play-12 16, 32 27, 1 5. 27 23, 2 7 t/ 31 27, 59, 28 24, and having lost a man, was soon compelled to resign. Scores — Jordan, 4; Stewart, 2; drawn, 32. At the everting sitting the opening was' a " Kelso," and Stewart, with White, playing 23 18, led the game on to the line adopted by Freeman and Heffaer in their great match in America. This game was followed to the fifteenth move, where Jordan varied with 4 8 instead of 0 '14', as played by Heffaer. "Stewart replied with' 29 25, and Jordan, going 8 11, Stewart cut by 18 IJi, and a most interesting game ensued, ending in a draw. Scores :— Jordan, 4 ; Stewart, 2 ; drawn, 33.- ' Mr Gilbertson afterwards handed over the stakes to the winner, and complimented both the players on the stond"they bad made ia the match. Both contestants afterwards made a few remarks, Jordan 'stating that it was the most trying match ha had -ever played, i^nd , Stuwnrfc declaring lhat though defeated he was 'not disgraced, and that they would meet again. The proceedings closed amid enthusiasm. 1 . l .

J.L 19 23 19 8 11 22 17 11 IB 24 20 If? 23 27 1J 7 16 20 11 3 7 28 24 7 16 24 20 25 22 32 27-& 23 18 11 7 •4 8 16 19 27 31 ff-18 14 29 25 20 16 3 7-/ 7 2 10 15 11 20 31 26 14 9 17 33 18 11 7 11 17 13 2 7 19 24 £6 30-2 9 14 21 17 11 7 25 21 2 6 8 11 24 28-c 30 25 10 15 2<J 23 7 %d 14 10 6 9 19 26 28 32 6 15 14 10 30 23 27 23c 18 11 9 14 7 10 32 27-1 25 18 Drawn. 23 18-« 31 24 13 «

and Black can win, as follows '.— 25 21-fc 3L 24 7 3 17 10 13 6 28 32 32 27 23 26-j 2G 17 1 17 27 24-t 24 2« 3 8 21 14 Black 20 27 27 23 10 14 6 15 wins. (h) Forms Problem 1551 ; solution follows. . 0) Corrects 8.D.P., where 23 19 is played and White draws. V) 27 23 7 3 3 7 21 14 Black 32 27 27 31 10 14* 6 22 wins. 31 24 23 18 17 10 13 6 20 27 31 2§ 26 17 1 17

20 24 23 18 32 27 3 7 27 23 7 14 24 28 31 27 23 32 14 10 6 15 13 6 1 10 18 11 32 27 22 1! 27 21 18 1' 10 li 25 2:

Taking the shot by 6 10 loses, as follows :— 6 10 19 23 39 23 27 32 28 24 14 7 2 7 9 6 10 15 32 28 2« 30 23 19 23 19 32 27 24 20 13 6 7 11 6 2 15 18 23 18 30 23 19 23 19 23 27 321 20 1G 7 10 11 15 2 7 18 23 18 15 23 26 23 27 23 19 32 28 16 22 17 15 18 7 11 23 27 28 32 26 23-ft 27 24 19 23 28 32 White 17 13 18 14 11 15 19 23 wins. 23 19 24 19- 23 27 32 28 6 2 13 9 15 19 27, 32