CHESS CONGRESS.

Press, Volume LXII, Issue 18888, 31 December 1926, Page 16

CHESS CONGRESS.

(raifiß iSBOCUTIOK ntISSAU.) AUCKLAND, December 30. Following are results of games in the fourth round of the chess tourney:— Jones v. Pleasants (Euy Lopez)— Jones lost his queen for rook through an oversight, and immediately resigned. Fenwick v. Dunlop (Euy Lopez)— Dunlop adopted Bird's defence, and in a hard game obtained a pawn up for the end position and won. Fenwick, by losing, cannot qualify for the final. Davies v. Eoberts (Sicilian defence) —Eoberts allowed Davies to disorganise his pawn formation early in the game, and later, in defending a strong attack, left mate on a move. Moir v. Bnrry (Euy Lopez)—Moir adopted Steinitz's attack and worked up a strong attack. Burry at this stage checked Moir with the queen, which was not supported, and to the amusement of spectators Moir moved his king away instead of taking off the queen. Moir eventually won. Erskine v. Fairburn (Queen's Pawn Game) —Fairburn attacked prematurely by throwing up his king aide pawns. Erskine countered with strong attack, obtaining Fairburn's resignation -at move 21.

Gylea v. Miller (Queen's Pawn Game) —Miller adopted Capablanca's defence, and gained a pawn in the middle game. This Gyles recovered, but in an intricate pawn ending Gylea missed his way, and lost after refusing Miller's previous offer of a draw. Severne v. Bullock (Pour Knights Game) —Severne won a pawn on the 19th move, and a hard struggle for position in the middle game ensued, Severne's pawn superiority won in the end game. Fouhy and Kelling had bye's. Fouhy cannot qualify for the final. Roberts v. Bullock (Queen's Pawn): Roberts is two pawns up. Fouhy v. Davies (Queen's Pawn): Davies lost a piece early in the game, overlooking a check. Fairburn v. Jones (Queen's Gambit declined).—Fairburn drew and placed himself in the final section.

Pleasants v. Dunlop (Centre Counter): Dunlop developed a terrific attack and won brilliantly. Burry v. Kelling (Caro Can Defence) : An interesting game in which Kelling is two pawns to the good. Erskme v. Fenwick (Zukertort opening): A well-played game,- which Erskme won.

Miller v. Moir (Queen's Pawn): Moir won an exchange, and won an accurately played end game..