CHESS.

Timaru Herald, Volume XIIIC, Issue 14274, 15 August 1910, Page 6

CHESS.

TIMARU V. DTJNEDIN. 'lke annual telegraphic chess match between lho Diniwim and liiuaru Clubs was commenced '.iiMj rtannciuy ov-iuiiig iu Mr JJaU'iuaii's refreshment rooms. iTay begun m about, V'.iJU riniihmg about .1.1.;> U. At die conclusion or piay honours appeared about even. Mr Collins oliiuuted as umpire m Dunedin's interest, u inio '!.'. M. Gillies did similar duty for '.limam at .Domain. Duuediu won the toss and elected to attack at the odd-numbertd boards. The following is a resume of the various positions, Tirnani players named first:-* - .

Board ]..— E. J. Mills v. M. O'Balk .—a petrolf defence. Timum adopted this I'avourite defence but the Duuedin player departing from the orthodox linos in ins attack, the local player Was subjected to a very harassing debut,, coming out of the. .struggle two pawns down. Later mi, however, J'imaru won a pawn back, with a. much improved position. The game, ,however- is in Duuediu's favour. Board 2. T. -Mara v. G. Dodds— A Queen's gambit declined. Timaru, contrary to his custom, opened up with tiie d'uil Queen's opening. Duuedin adopting the counter gambit. Timaru retains the gambit pawn, but lias etill to face a fierce onslaught. Thereis every probability of this game being u brilliant ■win for Dunedin. Hoard B.—l'. Mara v. J. Dunlop.— The King's gambit. The. local player accepted the gambit and his method of treatment thereof, seemed to upset the southern player's calculations. At 'finish of play J)unedin's attack bad vanished, Timaru being two pawns up. This game should prove a win for Timaru.

Board 4. F. Mallouk v. Mellor— The Dutch defence. Timaru opened up with the Queen's pawn, Dunedin adopting Ihe Dutch defence. Timaru has lost a pawn, but there aro possibilities of his regaining it. However, the game is i(i Dunedin's favour so far.

Board S. —H. Gourley v. G. D. Wright.—A Guioco piano. The gam© proceeded 011 the usual uneventful lines, and at the conclusion of play it would appear that its moinotony was still undisturbed. An even "ame. Board O.—W. Hassall v. A. Ellis— Guioco piano. Timaru"s veteran player opened with his old familiar method of attack. The game at the close, of play has a very open npnearanee, with every indication ol equalitv. Board' 7. G. I>. Wood (captain') v. Archdeacon Gould—A Guioco piano. An unfortunate oversight early in the opening on the local captain's pa.rt was responsible for his having to face an tiphill battle all the. evening. At the finish ol play this game seemed all in Dunedin's faour, Timaru being two pawns down.

Board B.—R, Cuthbert v. S. Myers —lhr Scotch game. This game 'was plnyed over the board at Duiiediii. At the finish of play Timaru had won a piece lor a pawn, mid next Saturday Bight s play should give Timaru an easy victory. Board J)/— McAlister v. T. T. Cho-dnwski-"Jh,.s g ; ~„e „.. 1S characterised by its suddenness, the local player re-

eeiviug the coup-de-graee early in the evening. The position of Timarti's king ou resigning was a unique and romantic one, antl the bystanders and players all marvelled at his majesty's practically having accomplished the Knight's tour. .Hoard ]().— H. Burford v. T. J. Posshotham —A l?uy Lopez. An even plodding game, Tiinaru st-iil having the attack. .Hoard 11.—A. Beck V. ]?. G. Mouat —Guioeo piano opening. The local played a masterly ffimt', being four pawns and a rook to the good at the hnish of play. However he has still to stave off a. temporary attack. Tins gftme should prove a win for Tiniaru.

Board 12— B. Hayes v. A. Barclay— A Huy Lopez. The local player played a safe game, taking no risks." An even game so far.