DRAUGHTS.

Otago Witness, Issue 3314, 19 September 1917, Page 45

DRAUGHTS.

CONDUCTED BY JOS. ABEBNETHY. Bolutlona o{ problems, games, and analyses lnrited lor this column, Ouow should be written In sii oolurnns as below, and evil correspondence addressed to the Draughts Editor.

PROBLEM 4351. By O. H. Richmond,

Black.

White

Black to play and win

This littLo geni may not be new to readers, but cannot fail fo please all who solve it.

GAMES. The following games were play-eel by telegraph in the match between the Otago and Tima.ru Clubs. The first two were played at the top board, between Messrs J. A. Boreharn (Otago) and J. Munro (Timaru). Game 8556 —"Glasgow." Black: "Munro. White: Boreham. 11 15 25 22 16 19 10 7 20 27 29 25 23 19 7 16 23 16 16 20 31 24 23 27 811 22 18 12 28 7 3 610 32 23 22 17 9 14 21 17 11 15 24 19 18 27 11 16 18 9 8 12 8 7 10 14 25 22 24 20 5 14 17 14 15 19 16 27 31 15 24 28 24 12 16 7 11 14 18 7 2 20 11 4 8 10 7 15 18 16 11 28 32 716 26 23-A 211 11 15-B 5 9 2 6 27 11 10 15 14 10 18 23 11 7 82 27 3 7 19 10 15 19 15 24 914 610 And Black 'is just right for the draw by 14 "18. _ '' (a) I don't remember seeing this move played before. I am inclined to think it will draw. 8 11, 29 25 would come into M'Kerrow's play.—J. A. B. (b) Mr Munro says 11 16 would win here, but I oan't find it with a casual look at the position.—J. A. B. Game 3557—."Cr055." Black: Boreham. "White: Munro. 11 15 32 27-A 12 19 23 19 8 7 24 19 23 18 913 23 16 27 23 21 17 710 811 25 22-3 11 15 19 16 11 8 19 16 27 23 18 25 27 23 11 15 17 13 10 7 4 8 29 22 711 6 1 'B3 23 19 23 19 15 16 7 23 19-E 14 17 14 17 914 24 20 211 16 711 16 12 18 9 11 15 81 27 19 12 17 14 7 3 514 80 26 15 18 610 8 7 19 16 22 17 16 24 22 6- 12 8-F 13 9 17 22 6 9 28 19 13 31 10 17 15 18 16 7 26 23 8 11 27 24 8 11 14 28 3 10 15 18 19 16 31 27 17 14 514 B.wins. (a) I prefer 17 13. (b) 30 26 seems stronger. (c) From here to the finish White's play is very confinedi. (d) I looked carefully at 3 8, but preferred text move. (e) I made a full calculation here. The recollection of Fife's problem in Gould's book kept me on the right lines. (f) The obange that takes place between this king and the man on 3 is worth more than a passing glance.—J. A. B. Game 8558. —"Defiance." Black: Shanks. White: Crook. 11 15 25 22 811 21 14 ' 32 28 c-17 13 23 19 9 13 26 23 9 27 24 19 9 14 914 24 20 . 2 6 12 8 710 26 22 27 23 15 16 12 3 12 2 7 14 17 811 28 24 6 9 19 16 28 24 22 18 22 18 4 8 22 18 12 19 " 721 19 23 15 22 82 28 15 22 24 6 24 15 13 22 25 9 11 15 23 19 27 32 31 26 23 14 514 19 16 22 26-a 6 2 15 19 B.wins. 29 25 12 19 30 23 13 17-B 21 17 6 9 23 16 14 17 28 24 5 9 (a.) Looks best; a fair exchange. (b) 6 9 looks good enough to hold the advantage of a man up. (c) The fatal move; anything else draws. Black wins nicely. DRAUGHTS MATCHES. TIMARU v. OTAGO CLUB. The telegraphic match between the Timaru and Otago Clubs was concluded on Saturday night, 'the result being a decisive victory for tho Otago Club. We feel sure, however, that the match was fully enjoyed in Timaru; it certainly was in Dunedin. Several messages were exchanged during the evening, and all Tevealed a fine sporting spirit in the Timaru team. As a sample, Mr Munro (who won from Brodie last year) congratulated Mr Boreham on his win in their second game, and said he had enjoyed the tussle immensely and hoped to meet the winner in person some day. The two old-timers, Messrs S. Crook and D. Halpin, each sent down their little joke, and received replies in a similar strain; so that all went merrily as a wedding feast. Following are the complete scores: Wins. Otago. Draws. Timaru. Wins. 1 J. A. Boreham 1 J. Munro 0 1 J. M'Kinnon ... 1 P. C. Barkei ... 0 2 J. B. Shanks ... 0 S. Crook 0 1 A. Boss 1 I>. TTnlpin 0 1 W. Meldrum ... 1 H. M'lntyre ... 0 2 B, Muir 0 I). Harper 0 2 B. CaMow ... 0 D. Dickson ... 0 1 J. M'Millan ... 0 A. Boc-k 1 2 S. P. Maws ... 0 J. Irbrno 0 0 A. Anderson ... 0 H. Elgin 1 0 T. Terrina ... 1 J. Pearson ... 0 1 W. Stewart ... 0 D. M"Arthur ... 0 0 J. Smith. ... 0 VT. Craig 1

"We have to congratulate Tiniarii on their improved arrangements for the transmission of play last Saturday. Play proceeded for over three hours beforo the first mistake occurred, and replies in nearly all cases camo through promptly. At a number of Otpgo boards the players had their replies written out in anticipation, so that the suipervisor merely exchanged' slips and the replv was throucb in Tirnaru in less than two mmutes. Mr CardvLO operated at this end, and his speed, accuracy, and pleasant bearing right through contributed in no small measure to the oleasnre of the match. Mr Jos. Aber•aethy, supervising on behalf of Timaru. had very little to worry him owing to the absence of mistakes on Saturday. Play was concluded about 11.45, but even that late hour did not

seem to disturb the tireless Otago secretary, Mr J. B. Shanks, who worked like a whole team to make things go. He Is "it." ANDERSON'S BAY v. OTAGO. A most enjoyable match took place at Anderson's Bay last Wednesday ndght, the 12th, between the above-named clubs. Tho Bay Club is noted for its hospitality, and fully maintained its reputation on this ocoareion. Following are the scores : Wins. Draws. Wins. Otago. BAy. 0 R Botting .. 1 J. Christie .. .. 1 1 J. Thompson .. IT. Edwards .. 2 2 J. B. Shanks .. 0 D. Howatson .. 0 8 D. Trainer .. 0 J. Rittenburg .. 0 8 P. Mark .. .. 0 J. Fairbairn .. 0 0 W. Meldrum, .. 1 Shadrack .. 0* 0 R. iCaldow .. .. 0 R. Cox 1 2 A. Hay ward .. 1 J. Dixon .. .. 1 1 R. Ross .. .. 1 Scott .. .. 2 2 A. Anderson .. 0 Gill .. .... 2 8 M'Milla.n .. 1 S. S. Myers .. 0 16 6 9 Dining the social time following play the Bay President (Ml- S. S. Myers) expressed the pleasure of hie club in entertaining tho parent club. Though the home -team had been beaten, they were not disgraced; and he heartily congratulated the visitors on their play. Mr Fairbairn (Bay captain) followed in gonial strain; and Mr Botting (the visitors' captain) and Ma - R. Caldow suitably replied', conveying their keen appreciation of the hospitality and fine sporting spirit of the Bay Club. DRAUGHTS ITEMS. The last word to hand from Wellington gave the scores in the big Waterside Workers' Club tourney as under: Points Won. Drawn. Lost, scored. Ericksou, C 80 8 3 84 Burgess, J 66 10 6 71 Connor, W. .... 81 2 12 82 Wright, W 75 4 13 77 Rcid, J 51 6 12 54 Manson, 0. .. .. 70 12 17 76 Wilkinson, G. .. 68 6 21 71 Cain, W. ; 70 4 23 72 Shadibolt, A 49 10 20 54 Butler, E 71 6 23 74 Riley, F 56 8 23 60 Green, J. A 46 8 24 50 Roberts, W. A. .. 48 14 26 55 Clarke, C 54 8 30 68 Mr R. Botting was in town on Wednesday last, and took his place in the team for Anderson's Bay. He is unable to- stay over for the week-end, unfortunately, or his business visits to Dunedin would be a good thing for the Otago Club. SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS. Problem 4344 (by J. Ferrie).—Black on. 12, 15, 21. Tfhite on 20, 30, king 24. White to play and win: 24 28* 28 24* 7 3 11 15 19 24 27 24 15 19-A 27 32 82 27 27 82 D-32 28 E-16 20 20 16 24 19* 3 7 15 IS 24 27 24 27 19 23 82 27 27 32 82 27 12 16 W.wins. 16 11 11 J 7 11 18 22 22 26 23 27-b 27 32 32 27 27 32-c 28 32 (A) 15 18, 30 26, 21 25, 28 32, 25 30, 26 23, 18 27, 32 23, White wine. (b) 12 16, 28 24, 16 20, 24 28, 23 27, 28 32, 27 31, 11 7, etc., White wins. (c) 27 31, 19 24, 12 16. 22 18, 16 20, 18 23, 20 27, 23 32, White wins. (d) 12 16, 22 26, etc, White wins same as trunk. (b) 32 28, 24 20, 16 19, 20 24, etc., W. wins. Problem 4345 (by R. Williams).—Black: 3,5, 8, 12, 13, 14, king 2'4. White: 10, 20, 21, 25, 26, 31, 32. White to play and win: 25 22 19 15 27 28 8 7 17 14 16 20 24 19 22 17 19 26 16 711 15 19 20 16 13 22 81 22 913 610 W.wins. 5 9-A 26 17 15 6 21 17 11 16 32 27 12 19 17 1 812 10 15 (A) 19 15, 22 17, 13 22, 26 17, 12 19, 31 27, 15 6 17 1, 8 12, 1 6, 12 16, 21 17, 16 20, 82 28, 3 8, 6 10, 8 11, 17 13, 11 15, 10 14, W. wins.