DRAUGHTS.

Otago Witness, Issue 3885, 28 August 1928, Page 67

DRAUGHTS.

CONDUCTED BY

JAS. BEECOT.

Solutions of problems, games, nnd analyses lasted tor this column. Games rhonld be written |n six columns as below, anti all correspondence jadressed to the Draught* Editor, Otago WltnoM Office, Dunedin.

PROBLEM 6239. By B. Berry, Nebraska, U.S.A. Black 10, 12, Kings 27, 28.

White 8, 11, 19, 20, King 22. White to move and win.

PROBLEM 6240. By B. Berry. Black 1,3, 8, 10, King 17.

White 18, 20, 25, 29, King 5. Black to move and win. The two problems- given above are taken from the Draughts Review’. Commenting on No. 6239, Mr P. H. Ketchum said. “ White forces the win with a brilliant stroke, based on an original idea.” No. 6240 won first prize as best in all classes in the Pittsburg (Pa.) Leader problem contest. It was later published as a gem in the Draughts World, the editor remarking. "It will be conceded an excellent piece of skill.” TO CORRESPONDENTS. W. O’M., Port Chalmers.—Best wishes for an enjoyable holiday in Australia. Hope you get in touch with some of the experts there. G.A.8., Christchurch.—Many thanks for annotated Wellington games. G. 8., Hull, England.—Review to hand. J. New Plymouth.—Your play will receive attention. W. H. M„ Coromandel.—Your interesting analysis is to hand. Letter is posted. J. A., Wyndham.—Re your latest criticism on Game 6646. After your initial move 17 14 instead of 7 11, Black will go 18 23, then 23 27, throwing a man. Can you show a win against this? GAMES. DOMINION CHAMPIONSHIP. The following pair of games were played in the tourney held at Christchurch during Easter last:— Game 6668—" Paisley.” Black: W. B. Kendall, White: A. Lyon, Dunedin. Marton.

Notes by Draughts Editor. (a) This opening gives a very even game, often running. into other, openings. (b) This is really the distinctive move of the “ Paisley.” If 4 8, White can cut 18 14, running into a " Dyke ” formation. (c) 26 22 is perhaps more popular, and was adopted by both Gonotsky and Ginsberg in their match. (d) 7 10 is considered bv many to be better against 25 22; and 16 20 if 26 22 is played. (E) 30 26 is better.

—White wins. (a) A move not so much favoured as 8 12, but it is quite good, and admits of snore originality. (b) The exchange by 11 15 is quite good for Blaclv. (c) Much inferior to 7 10. (n) 6 22 is better. (e) The cumulative effect .of the weakness of the moves at notes c and p soon places Black in an untenable position. LONDON-GLASGOW TELEGRAPHIC GAME. From the Glasgow Weekly Herald we get the following interesting game, played recently in the above-mentioned match. Annotated by R. J. Allen :— Game 6670—“ Waterloo.”

(A) This is seldom adopted in match play, 27 23 or 26 23 being more favourable. The text allows Black the choice of strong attacks. (b) 28 19 capture is preferred by some experts, but the text is equally good. (c) 11 15, 21 17, 5 9, 28 24, 9 14, 25 21, 7 11, 29 25, 15 18, 32 27, 11 15 (6 9 also draws), 26 23, drawn.—H. F. Shearer. (D) 9 14, 25 21, 11 15 is note c, and 11 16 also given, but not any better. (e) 25 22 is doubtful by 6 9, 29 25, 11 15. (f) 25 22 is stronger. See Lee's Guide. (g) 19 15, 10 26, 31 6 is best for the draw, with an equal ending. (h) This gives Black a strong game. (I) The game was left at this interesting stage for adjudication, and was given as Problem No. 6235. (j) Seems the only move to draw, and was given by Mr T. S. Hulley as probable continuation to note l. (k) Strongest for Black if 1 6, *3O 25 draws, while 18 22, 14 9 is easy. (l) This position is known as “ Petterson’s Drawbridge.” I append a diagram with a few variations, which will be found instructive by all classes of players.

(m) The play is left here by Petterson as a draw, with continuation credited to Francis Ist at note q, where he plays 16 12, and starred it; but 21 17 shortens thj play, which is given in “ Encyclopaedia.” (n) This position should be carefully noted. If it were Black to play, White would lose. (o) 26, 3 7, 10 3, 1 10 (21 17, 18 15 wins), 3 8, 10 14, 8 12, 14 17, 21 14 18 9, 20 16, 9 14, 16 11, 14 10, 11 s’ 10 7. Black wins, Francis Ist. (p) 10 6, 5 9, 6 1, 3 7,2 11, 15 8, 20 16, 9 13, 1 5, 18 15, 16 12, 8 11, 5 9, 15 18. Black wins, Francis Ist and Temple. (Q) 16 12 was played and mentioned in note M, with 6 10, 13 9, 22 18, *2l 17 to draw. (R) The ending is neatly finished. KEEN CRITICISMS. Mr Joseph Allan writes: Re Mr Shepherd’s correction of Problem 6224. At the eighth move of his play we reach this Position: Black 15, 21, 22, King 17; White 29, Kings 8, 24, 26. White to move. Instead of 26 30, which draws, I submit the following to win: 26 31, 17 14 8 11 14 IS-A, 31 27, 22 26-b, 11 16 ’ 18 14’ 16 19, 14 10, 29 25, 21 30, 27 31. White wins. (a) If 15 18, then 24 19. White wins. (?) 21 2o > 11 16 > 18 14, 16 19, 15 18-c on 3 n°’ 24 19, 30 23 > 23 26 ' 22 31,’ 10, 31 24 > 19 28. W’hite wins. (c) If 14 10, then 27 23 wins. .. R ® Game 6652 (Brown v. Millington). At tne forty-seventh move we get this posi--16 19 E w C 3 t» s ’v 7, . King 26: White 15, 1 6 ’ I - 20 - Black plays 26 22. allowing a but the following wins : 26 31, 15 11 7 14’ 15 li 31 ™ 7 ’v 7 ?' 27 24 ’ 27 ’ 24 15 ’ ‘ 14, 15 11. Black wins. To? e rP ame xt 6sB (Davis v. Hutchins), Mr Jas. Bruce, New Plymouth, writes to conat the tw enty-second move, and adds the following play for a White 22 n is li S ’J, \ 6 s 9 - 1 5 - 26 22 ’ * 44 ’ SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS. Problem 6235 (from Glasgow Weekly Herald). Black 1,3, 6,9, 11, 12 17- White m°n’vn 18 ’ 23 ’, 2 , 5 ’ 26 ’ 30 ’ 32 ’’ White to What result - For solution see Game

Problem 6236 (by Geo. Gilbert). Black 9 -. 12 > „ Kl P£ s 2 6, 26 ; White 13, 19. 20, Kings 4, 10. Black to move and win :—

GLENHAM v. INVERCARGILL. , The Glenham Draughts Club, in its camnn g onln P chS? te int ® res J in the game, issued 4 “ open challenge to Invercargill players aS a ® ce P ted > the match taking place on Monday, August 6, at Invercargill there being a total of 44 contestants. Victory jested with Invercargill by 12 games. The Invercargill team included some veterans Scores r-I! nOt f ° rgOtten way Io

All lovers of' the game must feel grateful to Glenham for the enterprise that it has imported, which has been rewarded by the enthusiasm aroused. The Glenham Club has played two matches with Wyndham one at Gore, one at Otara, and this latest one at Jpvercargill. The outcome is that Otara and Tokanui have their clubs, players at Fortrose and Waimahaka are agog, those at ruturau and Mataura are keen, Gore will probably organise, and Invercargill after the match decided to form a. club. At the supsequent enjoyable social a match Eastern v Western was mooted, and this will probably materialise. Eastern could bring forward over 100 players. The question is whether an equal number can be found in the Western District. More will be heard of the nroposal shortly. 1

12 16 18 9 1 6 15 6 13 17 14 9 24 19-a 13 22 25 22 2 9 25 21 5 14 8 12 26 17 11 16 21 17 17 22 24 19 22 18 6 22 29 25 - 3 7 10 *7 16 23 10 14-B 30 25-e 6 9 17 14 22 25 9 25 22-c 22 26. 28 24 9 18 19 15 30 26 16 20-D 31 22 7 10 22 15 11 18 21 17 22 17 4 8 18 15 7 11 23 14 8 11 9 13 22 18 9 13 15 10 25 30 Drawn

Game 6669—“ Paisley.” Slack: : A . Lyon, White : W T . B. Rendall. 12 16 22 17 9 13 28 24 14 23 19 15 24 19 11 16-C 18 9 8 11-E 27 18 16 19 16 20-a 17 10 5 14 19 15 “2 7 30 26 22 18 7 14-d 22 18 16 19 8 4 19 24 10 14-b 25 22 6 9 15 8 7 11 8 11 26 22 4 8 25 22 19 24 .4 8 24 8 12 29 25 "1 o 23 19 ' 11 16 32 23

Black: H. H. Hearn. White • A. Smith, London. Glasgow 11 15 10 14 16 23 23 26 15 6 26 30 23 18 26 23 26 19 7 2 20 16 19 23 8 11 7 10 18 23-k 26 30 18 22 30 25 18 14-a 24 19-F 14 10 2 7 21 17Q 23 18 9 18 14 17 11 15 30 26 6 10 22 15 24 19 31 26-0 19 16-m 7 2 16 12 17 14 15 24 10 15-h 15 18 26 23-r 3 7 Drawn 22 8 19 10 30 25-n 2 7 12 8 4 11 2 6-1 23 26 23 19 7 11 27 20-B 18 14-J 16 11 7 2 8 3 5 9-c 9 27 26 30 22 18 11 15 21 17 32 23 25 21 *2 7-0 3 8 9 13-D 6 15 30 26 1 5 15 18 28 24-b 25 21 11 7 7 2 8 11 13 22 12 16 26 22 19 15 18 23 25 18 21 14 7 2-1, 2 6-p 11 16 6 9 15 18 18 23 5 9 23 26 29 25 23 19 2 7 6 13 16 19

26 23 23 19 1 19 *6 9 14 10 19 16 -1 24 15 4 8 11 8 12 8 12 15 19 24 6 13 1 6 *2 8 6 11 9 14 8 12 I 10 15 1. wins Variation 1. 20 16A 1 10 4 8 14 18 16 11 24 19 6 1 15 6 9 14 11 y 27 24 15 10 13 6 2 9 S 11 23 27 19 15 19 15 —Black wins. (A) Black 4 8, 23 wins. 16, , 20 11, 6 1, 13 6. 1 19.

Glenham. Invercargill. wins Draws Wins 0 E. Marnell . . 0 Hutchins 1 0 D. S. M'Kenzie 0 T. Henrv 0 0 J. F. Hunter G. Templeton 0 0 J. Sutherland 1 W. Cooner . . 9 0 A. Scott 1 R. Walker o 1 R. Scott 0 O. Muir 0 J. Scott ’ . . W. Robinson 1 J. Bell o 1 0 J. Walsh . 1 0 N. M'Ewan . . 0 F. Reeve . 1 1 D. C. M'Kenzie 1 J. M'Gregor . 2 0 K. M'Kenzie 0 D. Campbell . 2 0 A. M'Kenzie 1 C. W. Kerr . 2 A. Blee .. 0 J. Mills . . . 1 2 W. "Ward 1 C. Diack , o 2 J. Smyth 0 A. W. Jones . 0 3 W. Aim 0 J. Smith 1 - 1 A. Bennett . . 0 A. Johnston . 2 0 R. K. Bain . . 1 J. M'Bride . 1 1 D. M'Kenzie 0 Lenihan 3 1 Faulkner .. 0 A. Gerrard 3 0 W. Smyth 0 J. Wilson 2 2 C. Warden .. 0 A. White 1 17 6 29