DRAUGHTS

Southland Times, Issue 20897, 5 October 1929, Page 19

DRAUGHTS

CONDUCTED BY F. HUTCHINS.

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Solutions of problems, games, criticisms and analyses are invited.

All communications to be addressed to "Draughts Editor,” 54 Biggar Street.

Draughts club meets Wednesday evenings 7.30 at 90 Esk Street, opposite Police Station. Visitors welcome.

Our first problem this week is an end game played at Tuatapere. Mr O'Neill says “It is not up to the Heffner standard, but useful enough for the ordinary player. The win was missed in the actual game, the White player making a rush for a king which shows that a king is not everything in the great old game.”

PROBLEM No. 105. ' By J. O’Neill, Tuatapere. BLACK 3,6, 12, 14.

WHITE 11, 20, 22, 30.

White to play and win Neat and instructive.

PROBLEM No. 106. By Dr. Brown.

BLACK Kings 2, 8.

WHITE 15, Kings 4 11. White to play and win. A scientific study. RICHMOND v. TWEEDY. These two “Double Corner” (9.14, 22.17) games were played by A. Tweedy and J. L. Richmond in a recent tournament at Newcastle (England). The notes are by the Draughts Editor of the Newcastle Weekly Chronicle: — GAME No. 106.

11.16 31.24 8.11 26.22 1.10 27.23 3.8 c 32.28 16.20 18.11 8.11-b 29.25 11.15 30.26 19.24 And 11.7, 10.15, 23.18, 15.19, 22.17-d, and drawn. (a) This is now the “Whilter” opening, usually brought up by 11.15, 23.19, 9.14, 22.17, 7.11, same as above at A. About this opening, Mr N. W. Banks, the famous American crack, says: “Slightly in favour of Black, and should be mastered by all students of the game.” (b) “Lee’s Guide” plays 5.9 first, 17.13, then 8.11 to a draw. (c) 4.8 looks more natural, as given in the “Guide.” (d) Appears to be a fine, original game from note b. GAME No. 107.

White won. (a) The great expert has lured his op ponent Into a weak line of the “Old Foui teenth.” (b) This stage “Sturges’ Guide” give: much play by 30.26 to win for White. Sei page 115, var. 98. (c) Loses at once, 17.22 best.—A. Tweedy. On 17.22, the following should draw, 18.15, 17.14, 15.11, 7.16, 20.11, 22.26, *11.7, 3.10, 19.15, 10.19, 23.16, 12.19, 30.16, drawn. Items of Interest. The Tuatapere Draught Club held their final meeting in H. Lobb’s rooms on Monday the 23rd inst. there being present some twenty members. During the evening prizes were given to the winners of senior and junior competitions. Senior competition was keen right throughout the year, some of the games taking 3J hours.. The prize for the Sealed Handicap was a silver cup donated by the club president Mr Adam Prentice. The following is the result of the season’s play. The winners of the Sealed Handicap were:— Seniors': Mr Thos. Dorgan Ist, Mr W. Lee 2nd. Championship: Mr R. Horrell and J. Forde equal. Juniors: D. Horrell Ist, E. Alderson 2nd, N. Alderson 3rd. The club's thank the following gentlemen for giving prizes, Mr A. Prentice, W. Graham, B. Brookes, H. Lobb, Cameron and Finn, also Mr F. Hutchins for his able manner in running the draughts column and problems in the Southland Times which were appreciated by members of this club. At the Town v. Country match it was decided to canvass country clubs for donations towards defraying expenses for the Draught Congress at Invercargill. Well sir, I will do my very best towards getting money for it, and by the way, the members spoke at the close of the club that the majority will contribute towards your club to assist you in that matter.—J. Ford, Tuatapere. The Draughts Editor. GAME No. 105. By J. A. Brown, ex-champion of New Zealand. Var. 1 at the 7th move 22.18. Position: Black 1,2, 3,5, 6,8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 20. White 13, 17, 19, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 30, 31, 32. White to play and win. Mr Brown gives 22.18. Instead: 19.15-a 6.15 23.18 10.19 13.9 14.23 17.10 5.14 27.4-b White wins. (a) Correct move and wins for White. (b) As Black is unable to hold the White

king on 4 I’ think further play is unnecessary.—J.A.

The jiosition is interesting and worth a diagram. J. A.’s shot is a good one. Can Mr Brown show a draw after it. Position below. —D.E. « BLACK.

WHITE. Solutions to Problems. No. 101. Black 3,8, 13. White 12, 15, 18. Black to move and draw. 13.17, 18.14, 17.22, 14.10, 22.26, 10.6, ’6.31, 6.2, 31.27, 2.6, 27.24, 15.10, 24.20, 10.7, 3.10, 6.15, 8.11, 15.8, 20.16 Draw. No. 102. By W. G. Thomas. Black 7, 17, 18, King 20, White 8, 29, 30, King 23. White to play and draw.

(a) 23.27, 16.19, 27.32, 17.22, 8.11, 19.23, 11.15, 22.26, 29.25. Drawn. (b) 17.21, 25.22 leads to the same ending as trunk play. Correct Solutions Received. No. 101 and 102, —J. Henderson, (Gore), D. S. McKenzie (Glenham) J. L. H. W. and F. W. (Inv.), Frank Diack (Wyndham), W. J. M. (Inv.), F. Trapski (Pukerau). Answers to Correspondents. J. Ford (Tuatapere). Many thanks for your kind offer of assistance in re Draughts Congress to be held in Invercargill next Easter. Finance is all that is needed to make it a success. Frank Diack (Wyndham). Solutions etc must be in by Wednesday as I have to look over them and pass on to Times on Thursday morning. Geo. Hamilton, (Lumsden) —Received your subscription list with £2 15/6 for Draughts Congress. Many thanks. Will publish list of subscribers next week. Club Match. A match will be played in the club room opposite Police Station next Wednesday evening, president v. vice-president. All welcome. MATCH. A record gathering of Draught players assembled at Waimahaka on Wednesday evening for the match between Invercargill and a combined team of country players from Clara, Glenham, Fortrose and Waimahaka. Sixty players participated. Both teams put up a good fight, the finish being very close, Invercargill 31, Country 28 and 16 draws. The Rev.” Evans, captain of the country team, in a neat speech welcomed the visitors, (who travelled out by the Clayton steam car) and expressed his pleasure at the large number present. He called for three cheers for the visitors which were heartily given. The captain of the Invercargill team thanked the country players for giving them such a pleasant evening. He

spoke of the Draughts Congress to be held in Invercargill next Easter and hoped all would do their best to make it a success and a credit to Southland. We must offer prizes that will induce the best players in the Dominion to compete. Hearty cheers were then given for the country players and also for the ladies who very ably attended to the wants of the inner man. The Rev. Evans sang two songs which were loudly applauded. Cheers and counter cheers were given as the car with the town team steamed away from the station. Below are the scores. ■ COUNTRY. TOWN. Wins Draws Wins f n tti ir 11 • n rn T O

28 16 31 DRAUGHTS MATCH. A team representing Doherty’s Limeworks, Centre Bush, played the township players on Tuesday evening in the Limehills Hall, the result being a win for the township team by the narrow margin of two games. Mr Reed spoke on behalf of the township, thanking the players for the pleasant evening which he was quite sure everyone enjoyed. Mr Doherty suitably replied on behalf of the Works team and hoped a return match would eventuate at an early date when the Work’s hoped to “Top Dress’’ the township. Following are the scores, township names being mentioned first. TOWNSHIP. LIME WORKS. Win Draw Win

24 6 22■ A team representing Dipton will play a match against Limehills in the local hall on Thursday, October 3.

Black —Richmond — 9.14 17.13 11.16 25.22 11.16 22.17 16.20 24.19 15.24 19.15 11.15 19.16 15.24 28.19 10.19 23.19 20.27 28.19 4.8 17.10 7.11-a 16.7 5.9 22.18 6.15 25.22 2.11 22.17 8.11 13.6

Black—Tweedy.— 25.22 14.17 9.14 17.13 10.17 22.17 15.18 23.14 11.15 22.18 11.15 22.15 9.18 13.9 7.11-c 25.22 11.18 31.26 5.14 30.26 8.11 26.23 6.10 22.13 3.7 29.25 1.5-a 27.23 15.24 ,18.14 4.8 24.20-b 18.27 28.19 17.21 23.19 14.17 32.23 2.6 14.9 5.9 21.14 8.11 26.22 11.15 Then 9.2, 15.24 2.11, 24.27, 20.16, and

8.3 25.21 17.14 7.3 7.11 17.22 24.19 22.26 3.8 23.18 14.10 3.8 11.16 22.25 19.26 26.19 8.11-a 21.17 30.23 8.12 28.32 25.29 29.25 29.25 18.23 10.7 White 32.28-b 28.24 25.22 wins

0 E. Marnell 0 T. J. Henry 2 0 D. S. McKenzie 1 F. Hutchins 1 0 G. S. Templeton 1 J. Sutherland 1 0 D. Munro 1 W. Cooper 0 0 F. Erickson 1 J. Tangney 0 1 S. Templeton 0 R. Dysart 1 1 Rev. Evans 0 J. Davis 1 0 H. Stirling 0 J. McIntosh 1 2 J. Stirling 0 J. Mills 0 2 T. Hunter 0 J. Lenihan 0 0 N. Vallantyne 2 W. Bell 1 1 S. Th waites 2 R. Berry 0 1 D. Anderson 0 J. Craigie 0 0 W Thwaites 0 C. Diack 1 1 C. Casey 0 H. Wilson 1 2 A. Bennetts 2 J. Mitchell 0 3 J. Dickson 0 A. Johnson 1 1 J. Smyth 2 A. Howden 0 2 E. Carlow 1 F. Wilson 0 0 W. Carlow 2 J. Cox 1 I B. Bain 0 A. Ford 1 0 T. Elliot 0 G. Glover 4 0 W. Connors 0 B. Kelly 4 2 A. McKenzie 0 E. Boyd 2 4 K. McKenzie 0 J. Scobie 0 1 T. Templeton 0 J. McIntyre 1 1 H. Trail 0 W. J. McBride 2 0 D. McKenzie Sr. 1 W. Lawrence 3 2 J. Smith 0 C. Harris 0 0 C. Carlow 0 B. Watson 2 —

4 G. Clark 0 C. Bloy 0 2 J. Reid 1 R. Andrews 0 2 H. Hammond 1 T. McRae 0 1 J. Cunningham 0 W. Crowe 2 2 J. R. Thomson 1 F. McMurtrie 1 2 W. Pettigrew 1 J. Doherty 1 0 R. Woods 0 W. M. Walker 3 3 J. H. Thomson 1 P. R. Kettle 0 3 J. Baird 0 A. Murphy 1 4 D. Baird 0 L. Clarke 0 1 A. Bromley 0 J. McCarthy 3 0 W. Soper 1 R. Bateman 3 0 W. Pavnton 0 G. Wilson 6 0 R. Reid 0 C. Tippett 2