DRAUGHTS

Southland Times, Issue 22999, 19 September 1936, Page 23 (Supplement)

DRAUGHTS

CONDUCTED BY T. HUTCHINS.

CHAMPION OF SOUTHLAND.

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

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

AU communication* to b« addressed to "Draughts Editor," 54 Biggar rtreet. Solutions of problems, games, criticisms and analysis are Invited. Draughts club meets every Wednesday. 7.30 p.m., in club room, at rear of Moore’s Cycle Shop, Dee Street. PROBLEM No. 821. By G. Moodie (Launceston, Tasmania), (A Correction). BLACK—I, 4, King 25.

WHITE—9, 22, King 24.

White to play, Black to win. Our readers will recognize the above problem which was published in this column a short time ago by T. Woodstock (Dunedin) with the terms "White to play and draw.” It has now been published in the Launceston Examiner with the terms, "White to play. What result?” By the remarks underneath the problem we came to the conclusion that a win had been discovered and after a short examination found same. The win is clean and neat and as we have no desire to hide anything from our students we publish it again with the terms above. It may not be very nattering to New Zealanders that the flaw was not found here but they are constantly being discovered even in the play of experts which only serves to show the inexhaustible ramifications of our game. Let us welcome them. We congratulate Mr Moodie upon his keen insight.

PROBLEM No. 822. By W. Wallace, Aberdeen BLACK—I, 7, 12; King 23.

WHITE—I 4, 24, 30. King 15.

White to play and win. Not difficult, but tricky. When you have it take another look.

A "Crossboard News" wil be posted to the one sending along the best solutions of the above useful problems.

N.Z. CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES.

The pair of games below will Interest our students. They were played at the Congress in Dunedin last Easter between R. C. McMurray (Dunedin) and P. Richmond of (Mossburn, Southland).

Southland Times Notes.

(a) This balloted opening known as the “Bristol Cross” is slightly in White's favour. (b) A departure from the orthdox 10.14 or 16.20. It is presumably weak but it sometimes pays to make weak play when conversant with the line and if by so doing you can puzzle an opponent. (c) 26.23 is better, retaining the grip. The exchange which follows allows Black to build a strong attack. (d) 31.27 is much better and appears to draw. Text is the beginning of White's troubles and we regard it as a loss.

(b) Now into a book line generally brought up thus—ll.l6, 23.18, 8.11, 26.23, 10.14, 24.19. (c) 22.17 is correct, text leads to a weakness in White’s game.

(d) The position here is a difficult one but very interesting., see diagram.

White to play. White went 22.18, 14.23, 27.18 etc., losing the piece on 18. 24.19, 26.30-a, 11.7, 2.11, 19.16, 12.19, 27.24 etc., draws. (a) 26.31, 28.24, 9.13-b, 27.23, 20.27, 22.18 also appears to draw. (b) 31.26, 32.28, 26.17, 19.16, 12.19. 24.6 draw. A position worth a little of our students’ time. Another nice pair of games played at the Congress between J. R. Clark (Christchurch) and J. O’Neill (Otago). The notes are supplied by Mr O’Neill. GAME No. 1053.

Continue 11.15, 22,17, and both players agreed to a draw. (a) Now a "Kelso Cross’’ brought up as follows:—10.15, 23.18, 12.16, 26.23, 16.20, 30.26 same. (b) 8.12 is more usual. (c) A beautiful sacrifice, which took me by surprise. It forces White to play very carefully. (d) Seems only move to draw. 28.24 and Black wins as f0110w5:—20.27, 32.23, 2.6, 29.25, 4.8. GAME No. 1054. "Dundee.”

24.15 23.16 23.18 11. 8 22.17 8. 4 then 7.11 Black wins. A neat problem for the beginner. (a) Varies from the previous game, but is no stronger. (b) 30.25, 10.14 is a favourite line of piay. . (c) 18.14 is better, and is given preference ifi all text books. (d) White’s weakness is now apparent, but at (e) 27.24 is probably stronger. (f) A little study will reveal several ways that Black could miss the win if not careful—Otago Daily Times. —,

SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS. PROBLEM No. 817. Author unknown. White —12, 14, 20, 21: Kings 3. 4. 24. Black—l, 7, 10, 15, 16, 17; King 2. Black to play and win. 7.11. 14.7, 2.6, 21.14, 2.6, 21.14, 15.19, 24.8, 6.2, 20.11, 1.6, Black wins. PROBLEM No. 818. By E. Mordue. i Black—s, 12, 13; Kings 15, 16. White—l 4, 17, 27; Kings 2, 23. White to play and win. 2. 6 5.14 6. 9 12.16 13.22 23.26 31.24 27.24 14. 9 22.31 9-27 White wins. SOLUTIONS RECEIVED. Nos. 817 and 818.—F. Rouse, W. H. Nicholson (In’gill), S. P. Henderson (Kennington), G. S. Templeton (Glenham), G. J. K (Clifden), G. Wilson (Waimumu), Tired Tim (In’gill), C. Richmond (Mataura), T. Nevin (Dipton), F. Trapski (Pukerau), P. Richmond (Mossburn), W. MacKenzie (Knapdale). . . All our solvers this week are correct m their solutions, but for setting out and neatness, Mr T. Nevin has excelled and we forward to him the Draughts Review. TO CORRESPONDENTS. G. Mordie (Tasmania), G. H. Taylor (Melbourne), R. Weir (Dunedin) and D. Jeffrys (Vancouver).—Your interesting budgets received and thank you. T. Nevin (Dipton) writes:—May I convey to you Mr Hutchins the good news that our old stalwart, Mr Hogg, is well on the way to recovery. Also my own thanks for your devotion to the column, which carries just that little something, week by week, to so many lovers of the grand old game. Yours sincerely, T. NEVIN. All the fraternity will be pleased to hear that Mr Hogg is recovering from his illness. We appreciate Mr Nevin’s kindly remarks. P. Richmond (Mossburn).—Thank you for problem etc. Will publish later. Tyro (Heddon Bush).—Thank you for problem, will publish, later. Wish you a speedy recovery. P. Hogg (Dipton).—Thanks for letter; will be pleased to see you at tourney. W. MacKenzie (Knapdale).—Pleased to hear that you derive so much pleasure from the column. Such declarations as yours are very encouraging. SCOTT MEMORIAL TOURNEY. Players are reminded that this tourney will commence at 2 pm. next Saturday. September 26, in the club room at rear of Moore’s Cycle Shop, Dee Street. There are 14 entries and we hope to see them all starters. SCOTT MEMORIAL FUND. £ s. d. Already acknowledged 7 9 6 G. Carrol 3 0 J. Cullen 2 6 £7 15 0

GAME No. 1051. “Bristol Cross.” Richmond, Black McMurray, White. 11.16 7.1G 16.19 12.16 27.31 23.18-a 25.22 31.26-d 22.18 17.14 * 9.14-b 4. 8 19.23 16.20 15.19 18. 9 29.25 26.19 21.17 21.17 5.14 8.11 15.24 20.24 1. 5 22.17 26.23 28.19 25.21 8.11 3. 7 11.15 24.27 Black 24.20-C 23.18 18.11 18.14 wins 11.15 14.23 7.23 10.15 20.11 27.18 17.13 14. 9

GAME No. 1052. "Bristol Cross.” McMurray, Black. Richmond, White. 11.16 31.27 8.11 29.25 14.23 23.18 11.16 15. 8 11.15 27.18 10.14-a 18.15 4.11 25.22 20.27 26.23 9.13 30.25 G. 9 32.23 8.11 22.18 1. 5 23.18 10.15 24.19 3. 8 22.17 16.23 7.10-b 18. 9 13.22 18.11 Black 27.24-C 5.14 25. 9 23.26 wins 16.20 25.22 5.14 22.18-d (a) Generally played after 16.20, 24.19 then 10.14.

“Dundee.” Black, J. R. Clark. White, J, O’Neill. 12.16 7.10-b 6. 9 1. 6 8.12 11.15 22.18 18.14 26.23 25.21 23.18 18.11 16.20 10.17 9.18 15.18 22.26-c 7.23 25.22 21.14 23.14 24.19 31.22 14. 7 10.15-a 9.18 3. 7 18.22 6.10 2.11 30.25 23.14 22.17 27.23 29.25-d 17.14

Black, J. O’Neill. White, J. R. Clark. 12.16 11.18 12.19 14.23 19.23 25.22 22.18 22.15 31.27-d 26.19 8. 4 17.13 8.12-a 7.10 9.14 27.31 31.27 1. 6 25.22 25.22 27.23 16.11 4. 8 8. 4 16.20 10.19 19.24 6.10 2. 7 22.26 29.25-b 23.16 28.19 19.16 30.26 23.19 4. 8 12.19 20.24 10.15 23.30 26.22 18.15-c 27.23-e 19.16 16.12 32.23 4. 8 10.19 8.12 24.27 15.19 30.25-f 22.18