DRAUGHTS

Southland Times, Issue 22210, 30 December 1933, Page 15

DRAUGHTS

CONDUCTED BY F. HUTCHINS.

"Let science give release To minds o’er wrought by care and

thought Let the checker board be brought The battlefield of peace.”

AU communications to be addressed to "Draughts Editor,” 54 Biggar street. Solution of problems, games, criticisms and analysis are invited. PROBLEM No. 557. By W. Gardner. Black.—Kings 11, 18.

White.—l 9, 24; King. 3. Black to move and draw. A tricky little ending for the beginner. PROBLEM No. 558. By J. O’Neill (Tuatapere). Black.—2, 3,6, 9.

White—ll, 12, 18, 22. Black to play and win. An interesting ending from a game played at Tuatapere. INTERNATIONAL GAME. This interesting game was played in the second international match, Great Britain v American. GAME No. 655. "Denny.” Black: James Ferrie. White: Michael Lie-

fa) I am under the impression that Ferrie was the first to introduce this move in important play. It is better than 9.13. (b) 25.22 is the choice of many, but which is best is not easy to determine. (c) Banks, in one of his games with Alfred Jordan, cut 14.18 and it may prove a better move than 9.13. (d) 22.18, 13.22, 26.17 is good, but 27.24. the move taken by Lieber, looks stronger, and seems to force Ferrie’s next move. 6.9. (e) Another very powerful move. (f) I doubt if Black can draw after this move. (g) It looks as if Lieber made this move to prevent the double cut by 14.17. 29.25 is much better, and leaves the Black game doubtful. After 32.27 Black has little trouble to find a draw. (h) Looks best. (j) Well played. (k) The weakness In the Black position disappears with this move. (l) Lieber has to be careful now, and plays cautiously. (m) Lieber makes his escape with a pretty finish. SIMULTANEOUS PLAY. This interesting game was one of 20 played simultaneously by the late George Buchanan (Scottish champion) at Dunoon. GAME No. 656. 11.16, 21.17.

The notes are by Mr D. Campbell in the Brisbane Courier: — (a) Now same as the Double Corner Dyke." usually brought up thus: 9.14, 22.17, 11.15. 25.22, 15.19. (b) I think this is the losing move and forms a fine problem, as the win seems forced and not easily seen. (c) This move seemed to startle the champion, who replied 23.27, in a hopeless sort of manner. (d) This was the last game to be finished in the simultaneaus display, and after continuing a few moves the champion resigned. A REMARKABLE GAME. The following game was played between J. Wyllie (“Herd Laddie") and a Mr Hanhouse, in U.S.A. The ending is considered one of the most remarkable on record.

GAME No. 657. "Ayshlre Lassie.”

The notes are by J. A. Mullin in the Brisbane Courier. , (a) Forms the "Ayrshire Lassie, a favourite with the “Herd Laddie.” (b) 4.8 and 3.8 are good alternatives. (c) 22.18 is a good line, and was played by J. Evans against W. Penman. (d) 10.14 is usual, text looks weak. (e) 12.16. 22.17, 4.8, 17.10, 7.14, 26.22, 14 18, 21.17, 18.25, 30.21, 16.19. 31.26*. 9.13. 17.14, 15.18,, 24.15, 18.22, 26.17, 11.18, Drawn.

SOLUTIONS RECEIVED. Nos. 553 and 554.—F. Rouse (Taramoa). P. Drummond (Five Rivers), W-J.M. (Invercargill). POSITIONS FOR STUDENTS. By E. A. Jones in the “Launceston Examiner. ~_ ,* No. I.—Black on 4, 12; King 22; White nn fi 19 23. White to play and draw. No’. 2. —Black on 6,8, King 30; White on 18 21. 22.. Black to play and win. No. 3.—Black on 20. 26. King 24; White Kings on 6. 10. 27. White to play and win. No. 4.—Black on 18, 25, 27; White on 14. 26, King 19. White to play Black to draw (A. unique draw. —D.Ed.) .. No. s.—Black on 3, 14, King 11, White on 17, Kings 2, 10. White to play and wn. No.: 6.—Black on 10, 18, King 32; White on 19, 26. King 17. Black to play and win. Solutions to above: No. 1.—6.2, 22.26, 2.7, 4.8, 19.16, 26.19. 7.10, 81 (It wiil'be D se a en’that 8.11 is necessary for Black.—D.Ed) -* no No. 2.-30.25, 21.17, 6.10. 17.13, 25-21, 13.9, 10.14, 18.15, 14.18. B. wins. (Try other Black moves and he fails.) No. 3.-27.23, 26.31, 23.19. 24.15. 10.19, 31.27. 6.10, 27.32. 10.15, 32.28, 15.18, 28.32. 18.23, 32.28, 23.27, 28.32, 19.23, 32.28, 27.32. W. wins. (A “First Position” win.) No. 4.-26 22, 18.23, 19.26, 25.30, 26.31, 30.26. D No? 5.—10.7, 3.10, 2.6. W. wins. (The alternative "take" is useless). No. 6—32.27, 26.23, 10.14, 17.10, 27.24, 23.14, 24.6. B. wins. SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS, No. 553. By E. A. Jones. Black—s. 10; Kings 18. 23. White.—l 3, 31; Kings 11, 17. White to play and win. 11.7, 18.14, 13.9, 23.18. 7.2. 18.15, 2.6. 14.18, 17.13, 5.14, 13.9. White wins. No. 554. By George E. Pierce (Pittsburgh). Black.—ls and 21. White.—Kings 7 and 16. White to move and win. 7.10 16.19 10.14 14.18 15.18 21.25-a 18.22 W. wins (a) 18.22. 19.23*, and if 21.25. 23.18 wins if 22.25, 23.26 wins by what is sometimes called the American position. Taramoa, December 20. 19Jo« The Draughts Editor, Southland Times Dear Sir.—l have enclosed solutions to problems No. 553 and 554. As this will probably be my last this year I would like to thank you for the pleasure I have had from the column ana the consideration you have shown me this last year atld wish you a merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. With kind regards, yours faithfully- RQUSE

The above recognition of our humble service Is very encouraging and the good wishes are heartily reciprocated.—D.Ed*

Farewell Party A very pleasant evening took place recently in the Mary Elizabeth Tea Rooms, when the members, officials and supporters of the Invercargill Amateur Cycling Club, met to farewell Mr Nelson Shaw, who with his brother, has bought out a general store in the Southland district. The evening was spent in dancing, community singing and items, and at a suitable interval during supper Mr R. McCash, president of the club, referred to the departure of the guest of honour. In his remarks, he stated that Mr Shaw, had not only proved himself a good cyclist but during his term as secretary had worked exceedingly hard and the present healthy condition of the club was in no small way a great reflection on him. Mr R. Wilson and other members endorsed his remarks and one and all wished Mr Shaw every success in his venture. Mr McCash then presented Mr Shaw, with a handsome dining room clock, carrying with it the best wishes of the club.

Mr Shaw in replying, expressed his gratitude to his club mates for such a fine send off and presentation, and, although he would be separated from them, his interest would still remain in the club’s doings. Mr S. Griffin was the accompanist.

Those present were:—Mesdames Booth, Bloy, Insall, McCash, Smith, R. Wilson, L. Wilson; Misses V. Bloy, M. Patton, E. and M. Savoury, K. Elliott, L. Agnew, P. and J. Wilson; Messrs McCash, Smith, R. Wilson, L. Wilson, C. Robinson, J. Burtenshaw, N. Shaw, J. Flynn, L. Bloy, G. Elliott, K. Booth, M. Wilson, D. Patton, H. Insall, E. Lyons.

ber. 10.14 6.9 2.6 -f 9.25 15.18 24.19 22.18■e 32.27-g 29.22 22.15 6.10 13.22 4.8 3.8 7.11 22.17 26.17 30.25-h 24.20-1 21.17-m 1.6 -a 11.15 8.11 15.24 11.18 25.22-b 18.11 26.22-j 28.19 20.16 9.13-c 8.15 14.18-k 11.15 Drawn 27.24-d 17.13 23.14 27.24

Black: G. Buchanan. White: W '. Marshall. 11.16 5.9 8.11 27.31 23.19 21.17 29.25 27.24 22.18 16.12 9.14 8.12 11.16 31.27 14.18 25.21 25.21 22.18 17.14 30.25 16.19a 4.8 15.22 10.17 19.16 23.16 17.13 26.17 21.5 25.21 12.19 1.6 19.23-b 6.10 16.11 24.15 27.23 24.19 18.15 10.6 10.19 7.10 16.20 10.14 2.9 17.10 23.16 31.26-C 15.10 13.16-d 6.15 12.19 23.27 27.23 White 21.17 32.27 26.22 19.16 wins

Black: J. Hanhouse. White: J. WyUle. 11.15 25.9 11.15 6.10 11.27 24.20 1.5 22.17 14.18 26.23 8.11 9.G 15.24 10.15 3.7 28.24-a 2.9 17.13 18.23 23.19 9.13-b 29.25 10.15 21.17 7.11 32.28-c 10.14 13.6 32.28 20.16 6.9 25.22 15.18 17.13 11.20 23.18 7.10e 23.19 23.27 19.16 9.14-d 27.23 18.23 15.18 12.19 18.9 4.8 6.2 27.32 30.26 5.14 24.19 23.27 18.23 22.17 15.24 2.6 8.11 White 13.22 28.19 27.32 19.15 wins