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G. C, Moonlight. — If you look up the rules of the game in any standard work you will find that White should have forfeited the game for a breach of Rule 11: — "After the pieces have been arranged, if th© person whoso turn it is to play touch one, ho must either play it or forfeit the game.' To make a move, then dTaw it back and play another piece, involves also a breach of Rule 15, under which the game is forfeited at once Under either rule "White Ipses the game. J. Bruce. — Your 3of 21st to hand. Had not seen Ur B. or your previous play, but inquiry and search discovered tlie latter. Have combined the two instalments below. Thanks. A. D., Tuturau. — Thanks for results; also for appreciative remarks. J. C. Craig, Reefton.— Thanks for problem. Your chef d'eeuvre (Problem 26G4) is continuing its triumphal march at Home and in America. Mr F. Dxinne, in publishing the solution in the Leeds Budget, says: — "We consider this a very fine problem indeed, mid are pleased to note that it has V>a«n areprocluced in qiiite w number of our exchanges." W. P. C. Wellington.— Pleased to hear from you. Will reply at earliest. D. N. W., Windsor. — Thanks for games and item. J. F.. Coiyton.— ln solution of Problem 2711, at fourth move try 2 7 instead of 21 25 You are correct with Problem 2712. Play en 2703 will be examined.
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Otago Witness, Issue 2902, 27 October 1909, Page 65
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ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.
Otago Witness, Issue 2902, 27 October 1909, Page 65
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