Chess.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 5994, 1 August 1887, Page 3

Chess.

WELLINGTON v. CANTERBURY,

This match was finished, as far as the actual play is concerned, on Saturday night, and, so far as can be judged, the result is a substantial victory for Canterbury. At the close of the night's play, the position was as follows : —

Board I—The1 — The game is not finished, but Mr Hookham (C.) has a slight advantage, though not sufficient, perhaps, to cause the game to be awarded to him.

Board 2— Mr A. M. Ollivier (C), who had had slightly the worst position after the first night, played up well, and finally succeeded in mating 1 his opponent. Board 3— Mr A. H. Todd (C.) added to the advantage he previously held by gaining another pawn, and eventually won. Board 4 — Mr Searell's (C.) game is unfinished, but he has two pawns to the good, and the game will probably be given in his favour.

Board s—The5 — The game was perfectly even after the first two nights' play, but Mr Smith (C.) made an error in setting up his men which led to the loss of the game, through his king being exposed to an unexpected check.

Board G — The game is unfinished. Each player has queened a pawn, and Mr M'William (C.) has also another pawn, but the result is doubtful.

Board 7— Mr Stringer (C.) had a lost game at the end of the second evening, and resigned without further play. Board B— Mr Wood (C.) won his game during the second night's play. Board 9— Mr Aoton-Adamß (C), with an advantage from the previous evening, continued in good style, and shortly before the close of play was able to announce mate in two moves.

Board 10— M? Cant (C.) had lost a piece, and though he played up well, he could not avert defeat.

Board 11—Mr Scott (C) has not finished his game, but he has two pawns to the good, and it may be reckoned a win for Canterbury. Board 12— Mr Milner (C), who had a piece to the bad, but a good attack, made the most of his position, and, after a good fight, scored a win for his side.

It will, therefore, be seen that Canterbury has won five games and Wellington three, while in the remaining four games Canterbury lias a decided advantage in two, and a "slight superiority in the remainder. The result of the match will, therefore, probably be a win for Canterbury by seven games to three. The unfinished games will be adjudicated upon by Mr D.K.H»y,of Donedin.