DRAUGHTS.

Otago Witness, Issue 3117, 10 December 1913, Page 59

DRAUGHTS.

Conducted by Jcs. Abernetht. Solutions of problems. g:ir»es ; and analyses Incited for this column Games should be written Sa six columns as be!ov*, an? ar co. .‘e.-pondenc® addressed to the Draughts Editor. PROBLEM 4073. By W. Dunn, Dunedin.

Black to play and win

PROBLEM 4074

I *• * i-w. J "White to play and draw.

A useful idea for the learner, noted in the Plymouth Mercury. It occurred in a club game, when the players missed the draw. TO CGRRESPONDENTS. W. D.—Thanks for problem. Learner. —"Midget Problems” may be procured from Air W. T. Call, 669 Fast 32nd street, Brooklyn, X.L 50 cents (2s Id). F. S., Heriot.— A'our play on Game 3905 wins for Black all right; but why play a weak move to produce it? lour 24 20 gives Black the win; but can you show a win against 29 23, as p 1 ayed in the game? GAMES. The two following games were played in the match between Alfred Jordan and K. Pomeroy. The New London Daily Globe referring to the match, says; "Jordan generously consented to continue his match with Pomeroy to 50 games, and eventually lost 2 to 1.” The games will, we understand, bo published in book form. The notes to the following games ore by the Tribune Farmer Game 3009 —“Fife.'' Black, Pomeroy.' White, Jordan. 11 15 1 5-e 411 U 19 37 2.1 19 2s 1.3 27 24-1 24 6 5 1 9 14 10 il-F 21 25 26 23 22 26 22 17 18 9 21 19 18 14 1 5 5 9-\ 5 14 7 10 23 18 26 31 26 23-b 30 ‘.5 31 27 14 9 5 9 9 13 7 10 2 7 18 15-K 31 27 24 20-C 25 il IS U 6 2 9 14 10 24 3 7 10 17 15 10 27 24 2s iy 22 18-u 23 IS 18 21-1, 6 v 13 22 14 17 7 10 J 10 7-m 24 15 25 9 21 24 S 7 24 24 19 20 16 6 I.J 10 17 25 30 7 3 Drawn 29 25 19 l£-ii 32 28 9 5 D 1 -c 17 22 30 26 17 2 1 25 :2 15 8 19 16 26 (a) Forms the opening, which is only occasionally played in this day of the two-move restriction, but which was the favourite opening of many of the famous players whose names are household words. lb) Probably the safest defence. (c) The late C. F. Barker originated the tamous "30 26 defence” here, with which he was quite successful. The move was not a new one, but Barker’s continuation was. (d) There are several ways of playing here; all good. (e) 11 15 is the natural move; it has been played in the past, and is met by either 27 24 or 32 28. (f) A very fine old line, and docs not appear to have been practised much. (g) Barker’s “American Checker Player” gave 27 24. but the text move is better. (h) W. R. Barker went 18 15 against K. D. Yates, drawing. (i) Note the elegance of Jordan’s play for the draw from this stage. He probably was Aamiliar with thg formation.

(j) "With a man up, Pomeroy's position was full of promise; but a promise means nothing to Jordan unless it is kept. (k) After the game Pomeroy was asked why he did not keep on after the man. His reply was: 28 24, 14 5. 24 19; easy draw. (1) Some class to this move. (m) If Black fails to move the king, then "White draws at once by 9 6 : 10 1, 24 19. Game 3910 —"Glasgow." Black, Jordan. "White, Pomeroy.

(a) Better than the "book," 28 24. (b) Very strong; seamed to be new to Jordan, who expected 31 27. (c) Is there anything else worth considering ? (d) When he made this move Jordan thought he could piay 19 23 14 moves further on. and the discovery just before he reached that spot that 19 23 would lose gave him a decidedly disagreeable shock. However, as luck would have it, there still remained a critical draw, and Jordan found the right way out. Played in the West Stanley Draughts Club on July 14 between Messrs L. Cain and T. M'Laren. The latter played a losing move, of which his" opponent failed to take due advantage, and Mr M'Laren remarks: "Perhaps the neat 'shot' by which the draw was secured will cover the two mistakes." Game 3911—" Cross" (11 15, 23 18). Black, M'Laren. White, Cain.

(a) The losing move; 18 23 draws. (b) 20 16 wins for White. (c) .Nicely in the trap. (d) Now Martin's "Whilter shot" (colours reversed), with the difference that the man is on 19 instead of 20. j Jordan v. Pomeroy.—We take the following from our American contemporary, the Pittsburg Leader: —Pomeroy defeats Jordan. M. E. Pomeroy, of Binghanipton, N.Y., defeated Alfred Jordan in their 50-ganie match. The score was: Jordan, 1; Pomeroy, 2 ; drawn, 47. Mr Pomeroy gave the position he won in the 50th and last game —viz., Black (Pomeroy—ll, 12, Kings 22, 23. White (Jordan) —20, 24, 23, King 14. Black to move and win. A 10-game subscription match between Julius D'Orio and Harry Lieberman resulted in a tie of one win each, the rest drawn. Lieberman won with the second side of the "Dundee." while D'Orio scored with the fir3t side of the "Switcher.' The latter is taking a tour West on account of his health, and is mingling checkers with a needed vacation. The Draughts World.—We learn with sincere regret that the Draughts World, after 20 years of existence,' has ceased publication. It was the longest-lived and the best magazine devoted to the game; but it never paid its way, and no wonder Editor Bryson got tired of doing the work "for the good of his health." . , x Tho Scottish Amateur Tourney promised to bo a great success this year. Twenty-two entries had been received, and a total entry of at least 50 was anticipated. Mr J. Forrest (holder) was to be among the competitors. SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS. Problem 4056 (By It. Holding). Black: kin<*s 2, 20. White. 11, king 4. White to play and draw.—4 8,2 6a, 8 12, 6 10, 12 16, 20 24, 11 18. White draws. (a) 20 21, 83, 24 19, 37, 26, 11 8. White draws, o , -r.l , If White plays 11 8 as first move, Black wins by 2 6. , Problem 4057 (By G. Dick). Black: kings 7, 21. White: men 19, 20. White to play and draw. 19 15 20 16 8 3 3 7 8 3 7 2 17 !4 18 23 2 6 White 15 11 118 16 11 11 8 Draws, 21 17 14 18-A 23 19 19 If! (a) 27, 83, 7 10, 16 22, 14 18, 12 8, 18 15, S 4, 15 19, 38. White draws. Problem 4058 (By Dr T. J. Brown). Black: 27. king 5. White: 30, king 12. White to play and draw. 30 2>i 31 ':7 19 15 5 9 S 4 17 31 '.3 19 24 19 11 8 White 20 23 27 24 15 11 H U Driws. Problem 4059 (By M. H. C. Wardell). Black: 2, king 5. White: 14, 30. Black to play and win. -5 1 30 25 1 E 18 15 Black 14 io 5 i 2-i 18 2 6 Wins. 1 5 25 2: 5 1 Problem -1000 (By R. Holding). Black: 2, king 4. White: 19, 31. Black to play aud win. 4 8 31 £6 2 7 117 10 19 Hi 15 \i lti 16 11 10 14 TUsck 812 2'> £2 7 Hi 7 2 Wins. Problem 4061 (By P. R. Semple). Black men 24, 6, 8. 11, 23. White men 11, 13, 20, ■n 25 31 White to play and draw. White plays: 21 17, 14 30, 31 26, 8 15, 26 1, 4 8, 1 6, 29, 13 C, 8 11. drawn. Problem 4062 (By P. J- Bee)- Black: 2,4, 8, kinps 18, 28. White: 10, 15, 19, 24, king 13. White to play and draw. ]■; () 19 15 9 5 10 6 5 16 18 11 28 19 1 i 18 2 9 Drawn, Problem 4063 (Bv L. M. Stearns). Black: 5,8, 9, kings 1. 4. White: 7, 26, 27, 32, king 16. White to play, Black draws. 16 12 27 23 26 22 27 24 22 18 19 1<; 1 K-a 211 5 9 4 8-b 14 23 11 15 io 3 23 19 27 23 312 24 20 18 Ij 0 2 8 14 9 13 11 16 16 11 Drawn. (a) 8 11 loses quickly. (b) 14 17. 22 18, 17 22, 24 20, 22 26, 19 16. White wins. Note. —The saving of ono King by the other, a <*ood example of Damon's love for Pythias. —LY. M. S. Problem 4064 (Bv G. A. Will). Black: 5, 6, 10, 11, 15, 17. White: 13. 20, 22, 24, 26, 30. Black to play and win. 10 14 22 17 30 23 6 10-A 32 28 30 25 21 3) 16 27 32 Black. 17 21 17 1 23 :7 10 19 Wins. (a) 6 2, 27 32, 2 6. 32 28, 6 10, 28 19, 10 7, 19 16, 7 10. 15 19. Black wins Problem 4065 (By A. Champkins). Black: 1,3, 13, 14, 19. White: 7, 10, 21, 22, 26, 28. Black to play and draw. 16 21 17 21 25 16 30 2fi 18 15 10 1 It 21 26 22 10 15 22 18 19 24 3 10 22 18 25 30 18 11 26 23 Drawn

11 35 11 7 It L7 21 17 21 -:8 23 19 2 11 32 23 15 19 7 10 9 14 A-26 23 8 11 23 18 18 22 22 17 11 15 £9 25 10 15 17 13 8 11 B-30 26 K-10 15 18 14 28 3; 25 22 8 11 23 22 19 24 13 9 11 Id 28 24 12 16 14 10 22 25 24 50 4 8 22 18 16 19 9 6 16 23 24 20 15 22 10 7 32 28 27 11 c- 5 9 £6 10 15 18 6 2 7 16 17 13 6 15 7 3 15 38 20 11 15 18 13 6 11 15 10 '4 3 8 22 15 1 10 3 7 IS 21 Drawn.

11 ,'5 u it; 4 11 18 2.' « :0 Zi IS 19 15 21 17 2.) IS i:> o 8 II 3 8 2 7 15 22 17 '.a <* i!3 24 20 17 13 30 20 2i 17 0 14 10 19 A-II 15 9 14 i 26 23 19 ' 22 J7 B-14 10 11 7 ■ .'/ i4 23 14 IS 7 14 5 9 . -21 l.i 10 17 14 i:o it; c- 7 2 / :4 7 14 8 li 14 17 !32 10 t IB •-6 19 15 8 10 11 D- 2 7 l)i awn. (Notes by Mr M'J jaren.) '