PROBLEM 2301.

Otago Witness, Issue 2677, 5 July 1905, Page 62

PROBLEM 2301.

By H. D. Lyman, New York.

Black: Kings 2, 7, 11. White: 19, kings "* 5, 12, 13. White, tc play and win. A triekj little customer.—Draughts World.

TO CORRESPONDENTS.

J. S., Wanganui.— Your solution of Problem 2298 is coirect. You play it well. Thanks for reports. W. J. F., M^taigawhero. — It is a pity you are just too far from a. busy centre of the game. "Thou art so near, and yet so far." Will be attended to. F. Dunste, Warrington, England.— Best thanks for your fine volume, which will be noticed fully next week. Others also arrived. L. R. M., Palmerston North. — Your play on Problem 2298 admits of a draw in one- or two places, although your idea is correct. Position : —Black : 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 19, 21. White: 13, 14, 16, 18, 26, 28, 30. You play 4 8, 16 12, 7 11 (weak), 14 10, 11 16, and now 10 7 draws, easily. Your trunk play is correct, but note (b) also admits of a draw. G. M. R., Waikouaiti. — We can forward you Lees's Guide for Is 6d, post free. Will send leaflet. D. M'K., Woodlands.— Will forward as dc-

sired. R-. H. C, Marton. — The line of play yoi take on Problem 2298 wins; but you might make it even stronger by 19 23 at fifth move, instead of 1 6. The line of the "Cross" you ask for is not in every book, and those, like Robertson's Guide, which give it, are expensive. Will look it up for you. Will f oi ward leaflet. S. D. MC, Upokongaro.— A copy of Dunne's new work only came to hand this week, and the first dozen copi&s will not arrive for perhaps a month yet. Will notify their arrivaJ in the column. Leaflet will be forwarded.