DRAUGHTS

Southland Times, Issue 22422, 8 September 1934, Page 19

DRAUGHTS

CONDUCTED BY F. HUTCHINS. “Let icience give release To minds o'er wrought by car* and thought. Lei the checker board be brought The battlefield of peace.” All communications to be addreraed to "Draughts Editor," 54 Biggar street. Solution of problems, games, criticisms and analysis are invited. PROBLEM No. 627. By Myles Forde, Te Tua. BLACK—S, 12, 17, 19.

WHITE—I 3, 26, 30, King 10. to play and win.

White An ol

Id theme with a new setting.

PROBLEM No. 628 (Selected). By W. J. Wray, Halifax. In the Aberdeen Weekly Journal. BLACK—2, 6, 11, 16; King 18.

WHITE—S, 13. 17. 20, 24.

White to play and draw. We offer a Draughts Review for the best solutions of these two practical problems.

DOMINION TOURNEY GAMES. These two interesting games were played in the N.Z. Championship tourney last Easter between James Bruce (New Plymouth) winner of the handicap and F. Trapski (Pukerau).

GAME No. 759. ’ Paisley.

Southland Times notes. (a) Forming the Paisley in which the forces are evenly balanced. (b) Nothing better; but 10.14 or 16.20 make a good variety. 9.13 is weak. (c) This is weak, 4.8, 10.14 or 16.20 are much better. (d) 4.8 or 16.20 appears stronger. (e) 29.25 would better retain White’s advantage. (f) The position here is interesting. See diagram.

Black to play. Was the draw missed here? We leave it to our readers. GAME No. 760. Paisley.

1 (a) Varies from preceding game and is much stronger. (b) N. W. Banks the American champion recommends the 18.14 cut here, with the object of breaking Black’s double corner and establishing a centre formation. (c) 10.14 or 16.20 are the usual and are probably best. (d) Possibly safest, but 22.17, 15.22, 17.13 is more aggressive and gives better prospects of a win. (e) 27.23 appeals. The game Is an interesting one and we leave it to the tender mercies of the critics. ENGLISH PLAY. The game below from Reynold’s Newspaper is an education on a well known line of play. The notes are by Samuel Cohen the English expert.

(a) A rather tricky line; a favourite of several American players. | (b) 9.13 is more often played at this point, but is really not better. (d) The more regular 2.6, 22.18, 11.15, 18.11, 14.18, 23.14, 16.30, 21.17, 30.26, 11.7, 3.10, 14.7. Draws, and contains a few tricks not yet too well known. (d) Natural, but is the loser, and for which Black has been playing from note (b). In a London League match some years ago I played 23.18 against a London ex-champlon, and the game was drawn.

THE LATE J. A. SCOTT. Dunedin, Sept 2, 1934. Dear Friend, Yesterday I was grieved to see that our old friend Jim Scott had passed away. As you say he was a friend and comrade, one you could trust, In every sense a white man and a great loss to the game in N.Z. We first met at the Oamaru tourney in 1897 and there formed a friendship that has endured all this time, and all who knew Jim cannot but regret his going, not only for his Draught abilities, but also for his sunny and straightforward nature. You in Southland who have seen more of him in late years than we up here, will please accept my deepest regrets at your loss and I can assure you that we join with you in your sorrow. I feel that I cannot write more. . H. A. LUCAS. Our readers will appreciate the above feeling tribute to our old friend. It makes one feel glad to have known him, to have felt the pressure of his hand and to have seen his cheery smile. We shall cherish the memory of one who has, in George Eliot’s words—- " Joined the choir Invisible Of those immortal dead who live again In minds made better by their presence." The funeral of the late J. A. Scott took place at Riverton on Friday, August 24th. Considering the short notice and the inclement weather, there was a good attendance, a party travelling from Mossbum and another from Invercargill, besides a number of Riverton friends. A beautiful artificial wreath from the draughts players of the district was laid on the grave by Mr J. Sutherland. SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS. No. 623, by Nolen B. Robinson, U.S.A. Black—l 4, 26, King 31. White—Kings 20, 22, 29. White to play and win. 29.25, 26.30. 25.21, 31.27, 20.16, 27.24, 16.11, 24.19, 22.17, 14.18, 11.15, 19.10, 17.14. White wins. No. 624, by R. Jackson, Glasgow. Black—4, Kings 25, 26, 27. White—2B. Kings 11, 14, 15, 18. White to play and win. 28.24, 27.20, 11.16, 20-11, 15.8, 4.11, 18.15. White wins. SOLUTIONS RECEIVED. 623 and 624—P. Hogg (Dipton), F. Rouse (Inv.). TO CORRESPONDENTS. G. Moody (Launceston): Slips to hand and thank you. Chequers (Melbourne): Interesting budget to hand and thank you. DRAUGHTS REVIEW. Mr G. F. McCluskey. 93 Buccleugh street, N.E. Valley, Dunedin, writes to say [that he has copies of the Draughts Review on hand and he would be pleased to get subscribers at 6/- per annum.

Trapski (Black) Bruce (White) 11.16 1.5 3.10 7.11-f 24.19-a 26.22-e 31.26 29.25 8.11-b 10.15 4.8 9.14 22.18 19.10 26.19 24.20 9.14-c 16.19 8.11 11.15 18.9 23.16 30.26 20.11 5.14 14.23 11.16 15.24 25.22 27.18 26.23 23.19 6.9-d 7.23 2.7 White 22.18 16.7 28.24 wins

Bruce (Black) Trapski (White) 11.16 12.19 7.10 3.8 24.19 17.13 26.23-e 24.15 8.11 9.14 19.26 6.9 22.18* 18.9 30.23 13.6 4.8-a 5.14 11.16 1.9 25.22-b 27.23 25.21 10.15-C 8.12 15.18 Drawn 19.10 23.16 22.15 6.15 12.19 10.26 21.17-d 29.25 31.22 16.19 2.6 16.19 23.16 32.27 27.24

GAME No. 761. "Second Double Corner.” Black —Cohen White—Windle. 11.15 10.14 a 5.9 8.11 7.10 15.24 24.19 22.17 26.17 31.26 22.18 28.19 15.24 9.13 9.14-b 2.7-c 16.20 10.14 28.19 17.10 17.10 22.18 18.9 9.6 8.11 6.22 7.14 1.5 11.15 27.31 22.18 26.17 29.25 18.9 27.24 6.2 11.16 13.22 4.8 5.14 20.27 etc. 25.22 30.26 25.22 26.22 32.28-d B.w.