CHESS

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 211, 1 June 1920, Page 5

CHESS

OANTEKBTJEY V. WELLINGTON.

The annual telegraphic chess match between Canterbury and Wellington was commenced ou Saturday evening, Mr. Talbot (Superintendent ot. Telegraphs) being able to allot a wire to the coniest. A prompt start was cftectcd, ana vcry ( good progiess was made. 'At tho vcfroshnicnt adjournment votes of thanks were accorded in both centres to the operators, Messrs. G. Clark (Wellington) and J. Gillespie (Christchurch), and also to- tho umpires, Messrs. Olutten (Canterbury) and Hart (Wellington. As three of tho Christchurch representatives wore in Wcllincrtori durine tho past week, their games wero played across the board, with tub following results (Canterbury having first move at the odd-num-bered boards);— Board 1. Scvcrne (0.), v. W. E. Mason (W.). Centre-counter Opening— Mason's Mth move was faulty, enabling Severnc to •win the exchange irook for knight). Mason struggled on gamely, but was unablo fi> rcgalu tho lost ground, aUd Eo resigned a hopeless game at move 45. Board 2. it. Anderson (0.l v. Barnes !W.) Kuy Lopez.—These old rivals met un, Friday evening, a, splendid iive-hours' battlo resulting. Several exchanges left Barnes with a slight positional advantage on tun nueen's wing, and enabled him to annex a pawn. Jlo finally forced a win at move 54, with knight and threo pawns against a bishop and two pawns. This came was splendidly played on both sides. Board 11. I'ibl (0.) v. E. S. Taylor (W.).This ended in a draw, as previously r». ported.

The remaining fourteen games were contested by wire, the Bakings and results to (lino being as follow:--

Eoard 5. 11. Kennedy (C.) v. W. Mackay fW.). Kuy Lopez—Heavy exchanges left each player with only a Iftshop and seven pawns, a drow being agreed to at 11 p.m. Board 4. Hawkins (O.) t. Kelling (W3. l'onziani Opening.—Tlio former Soon got Into difficulties, and lie. had a, very Cramped position, his queen-side pieces being lucked up. Ho resigned a hopeless gamo at move 16. This "squared accounts," as Hawkins dcleatoii Kelling last year. 'A generous wTre from the Canterbury captain ro this game'was greatly appreciated by the local club. Board 5. Twyford (C.) v. Still (WJ. Queen's Pawn Game.—Even. Board 6. Woodford (0.) v. .Tamos (W.)— Several "exchanges havo left Woodford with two rooks pawns against two rooks and fivo pawns. 'A Hard-fought ending is looked for. Board 7. Cant (0.) v. A. W. Gyles (W.l. Euy ixTpez.—Tho.latter has won a valua'do cc-.itro pawn with excellent prospects.

Board 8. -LovDll-Smith (0.) v.. Fouhe (\Y\). Queen's Gambit Declined.—An even and jci'.j interesting bout. • -Board 9. Darwin (C.) v. Q. I'. Anderson lAV.). Giuoco Piano—Another hard struggle .for supremacy. Board 10. Stevens (0.) v. HV G. Lee (V 7.). Ituy Lopez.—A fine combination yielded Leo two pawns, and lie later won a bishop, theso successes rivinz hiin a comniandincr advantage. Board 12. Neville (C.) v. Godtaohalk (W.). French Defence.—The latter has won a pawn and has a fine panic Board 13. Joyce (OJ v. Styles (W.). Giuoco Piano.-Tho latter is a uawu down in a very odcu came.

Board 14. Jt. S. Shillito (0.) v. Faullmor OV.). liuy Lone2.—Faulknor first won a knight and then the exchange. He is thus a rook to tho cood. and Ehould score easily. Board 15. Clark (0.) v! Brooker (V;>. Oontro Counter Oneiiinc. —A very even bout.

Board 16. Wilson (0.) v. Whito (\V.). Oiucco Piano.-Another very oven contort. Byerd 17. Gallon (0.) v. 11. Jessun f\V.i. liuy Lopcz.-Tho latter has forcemajeure, havincr won a bishop for a nawn with a good irame.

From the foreEoino- it will bo seen that the local side has made a good bcirinnlnp. Those who attend when tho match is resumed next Saturday should seo sonio very instructive and interestintr finishes.