DRAUGHTS

Southland Times, Issue 23954, 21 October 1939, Page 15

DRAUGHTS

CONDUCTED BY F. HUTCHINS CHAMPION OF SOUTHLAND

“Let science give release, To minds o’er wrought by care and thought. Let the checker board be brought. The battlefield of peace." All communications to be addressed to "Draughts Editor,” 54 Biggar street. Solutions to problems, games, criticisms and analysis are invited. PROBLEMS PROBLEM No. 1124 By B. W. HADFIELD

White E’ack.—l, 4; Kings, 18, 31. White—9. 12. 13. 25, 30. Whitt to play and win. A nice example of end-game play. An ,1a ioea from a new setting. PROBLEM No. 1125 By MILTON LEOW Black

White

Black.—3, 9; Kings, 8, 13. White.—6, 15, 17, 22. White to play and draw. A really nice problem. It is the best composition that we have seen for a long time, and will be sure to please the fans. Two prize problems from The Vancouver Sun. GAMES These two very interesting games were kindly contributed by Mr G. Duncan of Dunedin. , , , No. 1443 has a grand finale containing one of the first compound strokes we have seen. GAME 1443 “Double Corner” Black: P. Anderson. White: Geo. Duncan.

(a) Forms the opening. (b) A strong reply. (c) 18.9 is generally regarded as best, attacking the double corner, but text is quite good. (d) 22.17 and 23.18 are more often played.

(e) 11.16 is better. (f) Looks like a loser and the move White was looking for as it allows the beautiful compound stroke which follows. (g) A very fine display’ of fireworks which leaves Black hopeless.

GAME 1444 "Souter”

White wins. (a) An even ballot which usually runs into of the old time openings. (b) Now into the "Souter" (Scotch for shoemaker) so called from being a favourite of an old Paisley player of that craft. (c) 27.23 is a good alternative. (d) 22.17 is O.K. (f) The correct reply. (g) Best here. (h) No hope for Black now. SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS No. 1124 By W. HADFIELD

No. 1125 By MILTON LEOW Black.—3, 9; Kings, 8, 13. White.—6, 15, 17, 22. White to play and draw. 6.1-a, 3.7, 1.6, 7.10, 15.11, 8.15, 22.18, 15.22, 6.15. Draw. a-6.2, 8.12, 2.6, 12.16, 6.2 (if 6.1, 3.8, Black wins), 3.8, 2.7, 16.19, Black wins.

SOUTHLAND CHAMPIONSHIP CORRESPONDENCE TOURNEY

At the request of the meeting on Thursday evening, a Southland correspondence tourney be inaugurated, we willingly agreed to take charge and now call for entries. The conditions are as follows:—

1. That it be open to all Southland players.

2. That there be four games to a tie. 3. That all pairs and opening moves be balloted. 4. That competitors on receipt of moves from, their opponent must reply within 48 hours.'

5. The entrance fee will be 2/6 and entries Will close on Saturday, November 4.

6. Any disputes will be referred to Mr D. McKenzie the branch chairman, and the Draughts Editor. The following entries were received at the meeting:—J. Mclntosh, F. Trapski, J. Loudon, F. Hutchins, A. Nelison, J. McGregor, T. Henry, D. McKenzie, R. Walker, J. Sutherland. This is a splendid opportunity for country players who are isolated to get in some good practice. So let us have your entries and get going. There will be two or three prizes to play for as well as the championship. NICHOLSON CUP 1939 The Nicholson Cup was again won by J. Mclntosh with the excellent score of 16 points in eighteen games. The next highest scores from scratch were those of Mr J. Henry 12>,i points, and Mr J. Loudon 11(4 points. Score Hep. Total C. Unwin s>,i lOta 16 J. Loudon Uli 414 15)4 R. Walker 10 3% 13% I. Henry 12% % 13% The result of the sealed handicap was as above, and Mr Unwin, a second year player is to be congratulated for his win. Prizes won during the season were presented at a social function held on Thursday evening last.

9.14-a 28.19 1. 5 11. 8 22.18-b 4. 8 25.22 10.15-f 11.15 32.28 3. 7 22.17 18.11-C 11.15-e 21.17 13.31 8.15 19.16 14.21 8. 3 25.22 12.19 18.15 31.24 5. 9 23.16 9.13 3.17 29.25-d 15.19 31.27 19.26 7.11 27.23 10.14 28.10 24.19 8.12 15.11 12.19 15.24 22.18 6.10 30.16-g —White wins.

White: G. Duncan. Black: W. O'Malley. 9.14 24.20-d 5. 9-g 26.19-h 23.19-a 15.24 21.17 10.14 11.15 28.19 14.21 19.10 22.17 11.15 23. 5 14.17 8.11 27.24 10.14 22.18 25.22 14.18-e 19.10 17.22 6. 9 32 27-f 6.15 24.19 17.13 9.14 27.23 22.29 2. 6-b 26.23 7.10 19.15 29.25-c 8.11 23.18 3. 8 4. 8 31.26 14.23 13. 9

Black.--1, 4; Kings, 18, 31. • White. -9, 12, 13, 25, 30. White to play and win. 25.22 26.22 14.10 15.11 12. 3 18.25 9. 5 22.18 13. 9 1. 6 30.21 22.26-a 10. 7 4. 8 3. 7 31.26 17.14 18.15 3. 7 White 21.17 26.22 7. 3 11. 2 wins. (a) 22.18 would lose by the cut-off and first position.