DRAUGHTS

Southland Times, Issue 25306, 8 June 1935, Page 19

DRAUGHTS

CONDUCTED BY F. HUTCHINS. "Let science give release . To minds o’er wrought by care ana thought. Let the checker board be brought The battlefield of peace.” AU communications to be addressed to "Draughts Editor." 54 Biggar Street. Solutions of problems, games, criticisms and analysis are invited. PROBLEM No. 699. By J. Wastnedge. Black—7, 17. 21. King IG.

White—B. 14, 29, King 9. White to play and win. If an actual end-game position, as It looks, the win was a fine one. PROBLEM No. 700. By E. A. Jones. Black—l 6, 19, 23. King 21.

White—ll, 32, Kings 14, 28. White to play and win. By no means difficult, but it contains a nice’ point. Two useful end game studies from the Launceston Examiner. PROBLEM SOLVING COMPETITION. A problem solving competition commences with this issue. A Ketchum's "How to Win” will be given to the one gaining most points each month, and at the end of three months a special prize will be posted for the best average apart from the other prize winners. Two points will be allowed for correct solutions, one point for analysis. In the event of ties, setting out and neatness will be taken into consideration. DOMINION TOURNEY GAMES. The four games below were played in the Dominion Tourney at Dannevlrke last Easter. 865 and 866 between W. Adair (Dunedin) and the D.E. 867 and 868, J. Shadbolt (Waikari) and W. B. Johnson, of Feilding.

GAME No. 865. Kelso. Adair, Black. Hutchins, White.

17.22, 10.6, 22.26. 30.23, 16.11, Draw. (a) An even ballot. (b) Generally regarded as the best reply. 7.10 is another good line. (c) Made with the idea of playing 17.14 next to develop a powerful centre. (d) 9.14, 18.9, 6.22, 26.17, 8.11 is the usual. 8.11 and 16.20 are sound. Text appears weak. (e) 18.14 is possibly better. (f) 22.26 would have made it harder for white. (g) 9.14 here seems to offer more possibilities of a win.

GAME No. 866. Hutchins, Black. W. Adair, White.

(a) Unusual but sound. (b) This move appears to be the start of White’s difficulties. 25.22, 14.18, 21.17, 18.25, 30.21 gives a good ending. (c) 14.17 is possibly better. GAME No. 867. Bristol. Shadbolt, Black. Johnson, White.

(a) The oldest and most distinctive line of the Bristol. It is slightly favourable to Black. (bl Inferior to the usual 22.18 allowing Black to work up a strong “Dyke" formation. (c) The best reply. (d) It is doubtful if Black makes the most of his opportunities here, 1.6 or 7.11 appears better. (e) White looks to have the advantage and the play for the draw reflects credit on Mr Shadbolt’s ability. GAME No. 868. . Dundee. Johnson, Black. Shadbolt, White.

(a) This forces the play into a line of the "Dundee.” (b) 28.24 is the orthodox play. (c) Weak, 3.8 is much better. (d) Now into an “Edinburgh” brought up thus—9.l3, 22.18, 12.16, 24.20, 8.12, 27.24. (e) 10.15 is better here, ready to cut 16.19. (f) White has now a very strong game. SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS. PROBLEM No. 695. By Mr M. H. C. Wardell (America). Black—3; Kings 22, 28. White—l2. 30; King 4. Black to move and win. 28.24 7.11 20.24 20.11 4. 8 12. 8-a 3. 7 Black 3. 7 24.20 24.20 wins. 8-3 8.4 7.16 „„ - (a) 3.8, 24.27. 8.15, 22.26, 30.23, 27.11, Black wins. PROBLEM No. 696. By H. D. Lyman (America). Black—6, 18, 27. White—Kings 8, 17. Black to move and win. 6.10 H. 7 7.11 11.15 17.26 8.11 27.32! 10.15 15.19 18.22 32.28 Black wins. SOLUTIONS RECEIVED. Nos. 695 and 696.—Tired Tim (In’gill), C. Donald (Otahuti). TO CORRESPONDENTS. James Beecot (Dunedin).—Books to hand. Thank you. G. Moodle (Launceston, Tas.).—Yours to hand and thank you. , J. O’Neill (Tuatapere).—Your good wishes much appreciated. In play on Game No. 862, a little slip occurs (unusual for you). At 18th move 31.26 is given which allows a 2 for 1. Look it over. James Ingram (Mataura). —Thank you for games etc. Will publish later. Mataura, June 5, 1935. The Editor, Sir,—Allow me to congratulate you on your fine performance for the province at the Draughts’ Congress at Dannevirke. which appears to be as successful as that which took place at Mataura last year.

I apologise for being unable to attend the annual meeting of the Southland association, however, I see that you had quite a good representative gathering. I have noted the date of the Eastern v. Western match. I am enclosing herewith four games played by correspondence with Mr J. Turbitt, Gisborne. Correspondence play is quite interesting but there appears to be a great deal of book stuff attached to it in comparison with crossboard play. We played eight games with a drawn result. My opponent was rather good for me for I was on the offensive in most of them, in fact I got Into a book loss with the Black side of the Edinburgh, but struggled on until’Mr Turbitt conceded the draw. Your sincerely, Jas. Ingram.

10.15 10.17 9.13 31.27 22.17-a 22. 6 27.23 24.20 11.16-b 1.10 20.27 27.24 23.18-c 26.23 31.24 19.15 15.22 5. 9 7.10-f 24.19 25.18 24.19 15. 6 20.16 7.10-d 10.14 2. 9 13.17-g 17.14 28.24-e 18.15 16.11 10.17 14.17 22.26 19.16 21.14 18.15 15.14 11. 7 3. 7 16.20 8.15 4. 8 29.25 23.18 19.10 7. 2 6.10 17.22 26.31 9.13 25.22 32.28 23.19 2. 7

10.15 4. 8 14.18-c 25.30 22.17 24.20 21.17 14. 9 11.16 6.10 18.25 30.26 17.13-a 27.24 30.21 9. 5 16.19 1. 6 15.18 26.22 23.16 31.27 24.15 5. 1 12.19 5. 9 10.19 2. 7 25.22 29.25 27.24 1.10 9.14 9.14 7.10 7.14 22.18 20.16-b 24.15 13. 9 14.23 8.11 10.19 22.18 27.11 16.12 26.22 9. 5 8.15 11.16 18.25 Black 32.27 25.22 17.14 wins

11.16 10.19 10.17 19.26 7.11 24.20 17.10 21.14 30.14 1. 6 16.19 6.15 4. 8 16.20 11.15 23.16 22.17 14. 9 29.25 13. 9 12.19-a 7.10 8.11 15.18 19.23 22.17-b 17.13 31.26 9. 5 28.24 9.14-c 9.14 11.16 12.16 23.32 25.22 26.22 20.11 14. 9 8.12 3. 7 7.16-e 16.19 Draw 27.24 22.17 32.27 9. 6 5. 9 14.18-d 2. 7 1.10 24.15 17.14 26.23 5. 1

11.16 24.19 10.17 18. 9 17.21 24.20 15.24 21.14 5.14 5. 1 8.11-a 28.19-f 6.10 22.18 22.25 22.18-b 1. 6 14. 7 14.17 White 9.13-c 22.17 3.10 18.14 wins. 27.24-d 12.22 29.25 17.22 6. 9-e 26.17 10.14 14. 9 25.22 7.10 25.22 13.17 10.15 17.14 9.13 9. 5