TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Otago Witness, Issue 2784, 24 July 1907, Page 67

TO CORRESPONDENTS.

J. E.. Tapanui.— Solution of Problem 2496 received. Your opinion is endorsed by all solvers. Mosgiel. — Solution oi Problem 2496 very good, but you will be surprised, probably, to know that the position left in your trunk play (your last move is 23 26) is a draw. You will be pleased when you find it. Your solution of Problem 2495 is correct. L. R. M., Palmerston.— Additional variations received. W. H., Waiwera.— Received. There will be many surprised parties when the solution appears, and you may expect to be among the dumber. P. C. Babxee. — Received: solution. Will see Mr W. T. R., Wairuna. — Your solutions of Problems 2495 -and 2496 received, the former being correct. W. D., Ahuriri Fl«t. — Solution of Problem 2496 received. Should like to have your play on position sent. We can get no reply from America re book, and cannot understand what is wrong. MakiDg another attempt. Prospero. — Solution of 2496 received. \ Camiachie. — You have shown some fine play, and should be interested when solution appears. Geo. R., Dannevirke.— "What a pleasant surprise! Sohition received. Hope to hear from you again. R F., Alton. — Your solution of Problem 2495 is correct. W. M., Oamaru.— Your interesting analysis to hand. • F. D., Eyre Creek.— Your solutions of Problems 2491, 2493, and 2495 are correct. Pleased thwt you liked them. Thanks for position, which may be used. W. S. P.. Ranfurly. — Your sohition of Problem 2496 received after award was made. Your play is, however, correct on the three lines given. J. R., Taraanui.— Your amended play to hand. It admits of a draw, which you will observe by solution below Prospero. — In your additional play, ait sth move, you go 19 24, 21 17. 24 19, 22 26, but going back 17 21 would be better, for unless White forces the play it must draw. W. M. Mills — Thanks for games and notes, which are fully appreciated.