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CHESS CONGRESS

CONCLUDING ROUND

CHAMPIONSHIP WON BY MASON

Tho concluding round of the chess Championships was commenced at 9.30 a.m. yesterday, and continued in the afternoon. There was nothing sensational m tho matter of play, tho games for the most part being evenly contested Scvprno defeated Faulkno'r after an interesting game. Foully and Dodds drew, although at one stage Dodds's position eaemed preferable. , Lindsay secured his first win of the tourney 'by ■ defeating Connell. Hicks defeated Wild after-a short passage-at-anns. Mason defeated Ewen l>v a beautiful combination. Anderson won from Smith, after one of the shortest games' of tho congress. . Tho following arc somo details of the plav:— Smith v. Anderson (Scotch Gambit).- . Smith was scon in troubled waters, losine his cucen on the 13th move. He resiemed on his 17th- move. Fa'ulknor v, Severne (Roy Lopez).— This game proeeeded evenly up< to the 20th move, when Faulknor lost a pawn. Ho -won this back later, hut his positoin had suffered severely, and ho lost the exchange of rook for bishop.. .With Soverne's next move threatening to win another Diece. he resigned on his 40th move. Barnes v. Kelling (Danish Gambit). —Kelling accepted tho gambit, and had a fair oosition up to a stage He did not make the most of it. however, and the ending eamo down to even pieces and oawns. A'draw was ngrecd to. Fouhv -v. Dodds (Queen's. Gambit Declined).—An even game, in which Fouhy, although ho won somo material at, the bee-innim? at the sacrifice of position, had tn' lose tho exchange of rook for bishop and rawn. The end-game favoured ■ Dodds. but Fonhv. by good play, secured a draw on the 6.3rd move. Lindsay v.' Coniiell (Sicilian Defence).—. Lindsay, by-judicious p'.ay. secured a strong mating position, which Connell was unable .to escape, resigning on the 25th move. Hicks v. Wild (Giuoco Pinno).—This Came was of short duration. Hicks winning his opponent's queen on the 12th move. Wild resigned on the 18th move. Mason v. Ewen (Sicilian Defence).— Mason developed an irresistible attack, working up a pretty mating movement, which ho brought to success on the 23rd move.

The following. are the records. of the players:— . . - • Champ. Won. Lost. Drawn. Pts. Mason .-■ 11 . - 2 12 Reverne 10 1 2 ..It Helling ..., 9 2 2 .30 . Barnes 9 2 2 10 : Hicks 7 2.4 9 ■ Dodds 7 3 a i S\ ; Anderson 6.0 1 fii . Fouhy 5.5 3 GJ Fivnlknor i ■) 7 2 5 Ewen i ■ ■8 ' 1 4V ■ Cnnnell 3 9 1 ?j ' Smith 2 It — ' 2 •WiW 1 •11 : 1 1J Lindsay ~.'. 1 12 —1 CliamtJionship Roll. 1879 (AugA-H. Hookham. Christcluirch. ISBS-89-A. M. Ollivier, Christchureh.' ISB9-90-H. Hookham, Christehnrch. . 1800-91— R. J. Barnes; Wellington. 1831-92— F. V. Siede.herg, Dunedin. > 1892-93— K. V. Siedetierg, Dunedin, 1593-91-. T. .Edwards, Wellington. 189-1-95-W. 1 Mackay, Wellington. 1895-9G-W. Meldrum, Eansitikei. 1896-97-I?.' J, Barnes, Wellington. 1597-98-K. J. Barnes. Wellington. IS9S-99-R. A. Cleland. Dunedin.' ' 19(10 (Easter)-W. E. Mason, Wellington. 1901 (Easler)-D. Forsyth. 'Dunedin. • ■ 1901 (Christmas)-E. J. Barnes, Wellington. ■ ■•'■' l!«)2-03—.T. C. Grierson, Auckland. 1903-04-W. E. Ma=on, AVelliniiton. IMI4-05—A. W. O. Davies, Wellington. 1905-06-1?. J. Barnes, Wellington. 1900-07-W. S. Viner, Perth (W.A.V ' .1903 (Easter)-A. W. O. Davies, Wellington. 1908 (Chris'tmasl-F.-'K/'lvellihg','' Wei-' . lington.- ' .' , 1909-10—. T. Mason. Wellington: 1910-11-W. E. Mason, Wellington. 1911-12— W. E. Mason, Wellington. 1912-13— T. C. Grierson, Auckland. 1913-14— W. E. Mason, WePhgton. 19U-15-F. K.JCelling, Wellington. 1916-17-18-19-Titlo vacant (war). 1920-W. E. Mason.

The Champion.' Mr. W. E. Mason, the chess champion' of New Zealand for the ensuing twelve months, 'has hail a record 'of successive victories which will be hard to emulate. For the sixth time he is champion of New Zealand, which places him upon the •highest pinnaclo of chess fame, since ho (has now surpassed the famous "Five-Ex" Barnes, who, as his title suggests, has been five times champion. Mr. Mason, ■whoso profession is the law, is 42 years of age. This was his tenth congress. His record is six firsts and two thirds, he being only twice' unplaced. Ho has been ft member of the Wellington Chess Club for some years, and the symbolical silver rook now reverts once again to the Wellington Club. ,

The Runner-up, Mi'. E. H. Sererne, of Christchurch, tlio runner-up, learned chess when a. boy at school. This was his'sixth congress, and his chess has always been of the eound and .serious description; His record has been of distinct merit', his performances at the various congresses being highly creditable.' ' He has just rc- - turned from the front. Of the placed men in the prize-list other, than the champion and the runner up, Mr. F. K. Kelling and Mr. K, j" Barnes, both of-the Working Men's Club, and ex-champions, tied for third place. Strangely enough, it happens that they both lost to Mason and Severn?, and drew with Hicks, as well as fighting' a drawn battlo' between themselves. They may now, as on previous occasions, be termed tho Working Men's Club twins Next on the list comes Mr. E. A. Hicks, of Napier. Ho has played consistently throughout tho tourney, and well deserves his success. Mr! G. F. Dodds, of. t Kelson, who won his way to fifth' place, ' has again- shown himself. a player of great brilliancy.. His games have all been of a bright, vivacious character, and his place on tho prize-list is well deserved. As to the unplaced ones, special mention may,be,'made of Messrs. Anderson and Faulknor. Tt was the first congress of each, and their form has been of such a promising nature as to suggest greater deeds from them in the near future.

CHESS SOCIAL

The Mayor of Wellington, . Mr. J. ?. Luke, presided at tho chess poci.il held last night at Dustin's rooms, Cuba Street. There was a large attendance. J.rocMdings were conimcnced with (he sinking'of tho National Anthem, after vhicli tho prize list was read. Mr. Luke prior to presenting Iho J-ri7.es, .said he greatly regretted that ne was not a chess player. Chess was a great game and one of the oldest sys-tems-he bought it might be called a £< l?n l h P, w ? 8 -P 1 n.TC<l in Persia in bii H.(,., but had made its appearance rr, tnrlia previous to that time. Later It had been introduced into Arabia and Jvtirope. . He congratulated the association on its meeting and tho successful competitors on their fino performances. Apnlause.j Tho prize list was as follows: Champion, Mr. W. B. Mason, of Wellington, 12 po.nts (winning the riehfc of bavin" his name inscribed on the symbolical silver rook, and trophy vnluH at ,t!) vs.); Mr. h. H. Soverne. of '•».filer 11 points, 2 (trophy valued £7 13s)Messrs. E,. J. Barnes of Wellington, and >'■ K. Kellmg, of Wellington, 10 points wina.l 3 (trophy, j& 193.) ; . Mr. E \ Hicks, of Napier, 9 ppoints, i (trophy, £i 5-); and Mr G F. Dodds, of ftolson, 8< points, 5 (trophy, .£3 Bs.). Mr. Dodds proposed tho toast of "The Losers, many of whom, he' honed, would eoon be winners. Mr. -Smith, in responding to tho toast, said that he thought the losers could be divided into hns heons," "never has heens." and will lies.". He.congratulated tho winners. Mr. Wild Also spoke. Mr. J. a. Connell proposed "The New Zealand Association. " He mentioned the

Absence of Mr. W. Mnekay and expressed sympathy with Mm ii) liis bereavement. Ho thought thai chess -,vns too little known, and he hoped that it would ba introduced into the schools, as had been done in other countries. It would teach tho children how to think. ]To also thought that the association should undertake mora propaganda work ami should establish an official organ. Mr. C. W. Tanner (the secretary) responded. Mr. G. A. .Tones proposed "The Competitors." He felt that this was tho most, important toast of the evening, for it was as competitors that they were gathered there. Other toasts proposed were: "The Secretary of tho Management Committee," by Mr. F. K. Kelling. and replied lo by. Mr- Taylor; "The Press"; "Allied Sports." proposed by. Mr. Kelling and replied to bv Messrs. D. M/Kenae, S. D.idds, and E. Berry. Mr. Tanner moved a vote of thanks to the Mayor for. his attendance, to which Mr. Luke briefly responded. ■ A very enjoyable programme of musical and elocutionary' items filled up tho evening. Songs were rendered by Messrs. F. K. Eenves. J. A. Connell, M. Gilmore. V. MacKenzie, and recitations by i Air. \V. W. Crawford. Mr. Thomas was at the piano. i The gathering was brought to a con- j elusion by the singing of "Auld Lang Syne", I

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Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 87, 7 January 1920, Page 9

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CHESS CONGRESS Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 87, 7 January 1920, Page 9

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