GAMES.

Otago Witness, Issue 2805, 18 December 1907, Page 67

GAMES.

Played in a correspondence match, Devon\ v/ Cornwall, between A. Cox (Teignmouth) and W. Glen (Helston).

Game 6486. — " Double Corner." Black— Cox. White— 'Glen.

(a) A favourite opening with many players, and leads to «n equal game. (b) 7 11 may also be safely played. White then replying with 18 15, 11 18, 21 17, 14 21, 23 5; or instead of 18 15, White may prefer 25 22, which is perfectly sound. (c) Another favourite move for Black is by 9 13, 18 9, 5 14. Jordan adopted this line against Feme in their match for the championship of the world, the play proceeding as follows : —

* Heffner adopted 6 10 against Barker. ■ (d) If 28 24, Black wins by 9 13.— Plymouth Weekly Mercury.

VICTORIAN DRAUGHTS CHAMPIONSHIP.

The remaining ' four of the six restricted games played between F. Salmon and H. M'Diarmed.

Game 6487.— " Dundee."

Black— M'Di»rm«a. White— Salmon.

Game 6488.—'

■" Dundee."

Black— Salmon. White— M'Diarmed.

(a) The game was continued for several more moves, and finally won by Salmon.

Game 6489.—" Cross."

Black— M'Diarmed. White— Salmon.

(a) Losing move.

Game 6480. — " Cross."

Black— Salmon. White— M'Diarmed.

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