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Evening Star, Issue 21748, 16 June 1934, Page 4

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[Conducted by D.H.ILI llu niccl* lor |>!av at thr room* \!lMl KuiHinj*- Siiun sued evt-rv Monday Visitor- .oivtmlK invited io HttemJ xmj by r n(> 22-646 a anj*<*nn rid > t*uld hf made for -a #atrn* anv nhernnon mid evening, as th* rooms arp oprn to hoik club mrmh»*r«* and visitor* n any liniv TO CORBESPON DENTS. 11. C. (Oamnrti).—Hope the list of books will prove satisfactory. F.K.K. (Wellington). and prize money to liumJ. A.W.P. (Kolluirnl. —Thanks for cuttings. E.A.L (Invercargill).—Thanks for end game. It .will have to be published in " Forsyth ” notation. See note below. R.O.S. (Gisborne). Much obliged for northerly news. Can do with some more. Chess Editor the 'Leader’ (Melbourne). —Much obliged for willingness to exchange coin unis, CORRECT SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS. 2,213; A.L. (Roslyn). J..1.M. (Musselburgh), T.J.W. (St. Kiidal. R, M'D. (RosIvn). W.A.M. (Dunedin), A.J.M’D. (Morniiigton), J.A.C. (MorningUm). E.A.L. (Invercargill), J.S.M.L. (Dunedin). 2,214: A.E. (Roslyn), H.MTJ. (Roslyn), W.A.M. (Dunedin), J.A.C. (Morninglon), E.A.L. (Juvercargiil), A.J.M'D. (Mornington), J.S.M.L. (Dunedin). End game- by B. Horwitz: A.E. (Roslyn), J.S.M.L. (Dunedin). A.G.B, (Dunedin). CORRECT SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS. 2.215; Kt-R 4. 2.214: Kt x P. End game by 13. Honvitz: 1 Q-Kt 6, P-D 7 ch ; 2 K x Kt P, P-B 8 (Q) cli; 3 K x Q, J’-Kt 7 ch; 4 K-K 2, P-Kt 8 (Q 1 ch; 5 Q x Q ch ami wins. END GAMES. Owing to a typographical- difficulty end games in future can only be published in the Forsyth notation.” Hope this will not inconvenience solvers. By H. Rink: 8; 2K5; 8; 5Kt2; 8: 2K2P2; 8. White to move and win. PROBLEM 2,215[By C. G. Watncy.] Black, 5 pieces.

While, 9 pieces. White plays and mates in two moves. 4RKBI; skt2; 2K15; 3KtPklb; 2R5; 3p2ktl; 384; 2Q5.

PROBLEM 2,216. [By Bluincnlhal.J Black, 2 pieces.

While, 4 pieces. Male in three. K 7; H’.Op; 7P; 6kl; 8; 8; 8; 7Q. QUEEN S PAWN. From the International Tourneys at Hamburg.— White, Stahlberg (Sweden) ; Black, Kaslidan (U.S.A.). 1 P-Q 4 Kt-K B 5 ’ 2 P-Q B 4 P-K 3 3 Kt-Q B 3 B-Kt 5 4 Q-Kt 3 P-B 4 5 P x P Kt-B 3 6 Kt-B 3 Kt-K 5 (a) 7 B-Q 2 Kt x Q B P 8 Q-B 2 Castles 9 P-K 4 Q-B 5 10 Castles (b) P-Q Kt 3 11 B-Q 3 P-Q R 4 12 K-Kt 1 (c) Q-Kt 3! 13 K K-Kt 1 B-R 3 (d) 14 B-K 3 Kt x B 15 Q x Kt B x Kt 16 P x B P-Q 4! 17 K P x P Q x Q ch 18 R x Q B x P 19 R-Q 2 B x P 20 B x P (e) K R-Kt 1 21 R-Kt 2 P-B 5 22 B-B 7 (f) R-Q B 1 25 B-B 4 (g) Kt-R 4 24 R-Q B V (h) B-K 5 ch 25 K-R 1 Kt-Kt 6 ch (i) 26 Resigns (a) The pundits prefer B x P. (b) Most players would choose the safer B-K 2 and Castles K. (0) Intending 13 P-K S (at present defeated by Kt x B ch), Kt x P; 14 B-Kt 5! (dl P-Q 4 is foreshadowed. (e) Somehow, there is not so much in it as Kashdan hoped. (f) The B must get away before P-R 6. but 13 5. to reach Kt 4 after Black’s Kt-R 4. is a bolter spot. (g) And here B-Q 6 for the same reason. Then, it may be a forced win also for Black, but 1 have not found it. (h) If B-K 5. Kt-B 5, and will wiu the Q B 1. 'The same reply is more fatal against B-Q 2. (1) P x Kt. P x P eh, mating next move. PETROFF. —From a Club Match in Denmark.— White, Norman-Hansen; Black, Andersen. 1 P-K 4 P-K 4 2 Kt-K B 3 Kt-K B 3 r 3 Kt x P P-Q 3 4 Kt-K B 3 Kt i P 5 P-Q 4 P-Q 4 6 R-Q 3 B-K Kt 5 (a) 7 Castles B-Q 3 , 8 P-B 4 (b) Castles (c) 9 P x P P-K B 4 10 Kt-B 3 Kt-Q 2 11 P-K It 3 (d) B-R 4 12 Kt x Kt P x Kt 13 B x P Kt-B 3 14 B-B 5 K-R 1 15 B-K 6 Kt-K 5 16 P-K Kt 4 (e) B-Kt 3 I’/ K-Kt 2 Q-B 3 ,18 B-K 3 (f) Q R-K 1 (g) 19 P-K R 4 R x B (h) 20 P x R Kt-B 61 21 P x Kt B-K 5 (i) 22 K-R 3...... Q x Kt ch 23 Qx Q RxQ ch 24 K-Kt 2.' R-Kt 6ch 25 K-R 2 R-Kt 7 ch 26 K-R' 1 R-R 7 ch 27 K-Kt 1 R-R. 8 mate (j)

(a) Invented by Frank Marshall, American champion, some' twenty years ago. ■(b) The safe line is R-K 1, P-K B 4; 2 Kt-B S. (c) The Q P is given up for prospects of a rapid attack. (d) A second P is abandoned, all according to Marshall's plan. (e) Against B x Kt, P 3 B. Kt-Kt 4, when White would not be happy. Apart from the position, his plus P’s arc doubled and worth ' little. (f) Or P-Kt 5, Q-K 2; 19 Kl-R 4 (against B-R 4), Kt x Kt P, (g) Preparing a beautiful scheme, quite unsuspected by White. (h) Necessary to prevent B-B 5 in the coining combination. (i) Winning absolutely. If K-Kt 1 in reply, B s Kt Q moves Q s ft P. (j) The R sidle? downstairs, most elegantly. OTAGO CHESS CLUB JUBILEE. In spite of the cold smjwy evening, the social function held last Saturday evening to celebrate the jubilee of the Otago Chess Club was a distinct success, and probably one of the best chess gatherings that has boon held in the dominion.. Thanks to the hon. secretary (Mr W, Herbert), with the assistance of Messrs J. S. M. Lawson, C. Ahern, and others, the club room was suitably arranged and decorated, and looked very well. Numerous apologies and greetings were received from other clubs and prominent chess players throughout the dominion, amongst them being a characteristic long letter from Fedor K. Kelling, who is rapidly recovering from the effects of his serious operation, telegrams from the Wellington Chess Club and Mr H. J. Armstrong, a former president/and four limes champion of the club, and apologies from Or Colquboun, an 1884 member of the club, His Worship the Mayor (Rev. E. T. Cox), Dr Church, a keen chess enthusiast, Mr W. Menzies, who was the operator in the telegraph match between - Dunedin and Lawrence in 1877. and several others, aud last, but not least, hearty good wishes and greetings from the. Oaraaru Chess Club. T’he principal visitors were Sir James Allen, who can play the game, and always has taken an interest in the Otago Chess Club, Mr. F. Jones, M.P., and our old friend Mr E. A. Lo Petit, who journeyed up from Invercargill to be present. The majority of the speeches were brief, but very interesting. Sir James Allen and Mr Joues stressed upon the fact that especially in these strenuous times suitable recreation is necessary for the workers and the workless, am) chess, whilst being a pleasant social game, was ideal for improving the mind and intellect, whilst at the same time was a delightful way of utilising leisure hours. Mr J. J. Marlow, the deputy-mayor, who acted as chief citizen owing lo Mr Cox’s absence, in proposing the toast of “ The New Zealand Chess Association,” was in his usual happy vein, and Dr Herrington, in replying, bad some valuable advice to give, and algo dilated upon the good work done by the local committee at the recent congress.. Mr O. Balk was at his best in his reminiscences and ills humorous stories were heartily enjoyed. Mr Crow and the chairman had also had something, to tell the company about the earlier days of the club. The performers were Messrs B. A. Le Petit (who also replied on behalf of the visitors), flute solos; Messrs W. H. Allen (a pastpresident of the club). E. Syrett, and G. Ferguson, musical items; R. Herbert, son of the hon. secretary, recitations; Mr W. Lang (the club’s junior champion this year), violin solos. Mr N. Bachop kindly acted as accompanist. Everyone was pleased to note the presence of Messrs J. B. Dunlop, the present New Zealand champion, and R. Watt, the Otago Chess Club's champion for the two last years. Mi .1, Crow, in proposing the health of the hon. secretary (Mr \V. Herbert). dilated upon the excellent work he was doing, and especially during the preparations for the jubilee" celebration. The time-honoured least of "The Press'” concluded a very pleasant and enjoyable evening.

WELLINGTON CHESS CLUB. The Wellington Chess Club is celebrating its fifty-eighth birthday this evening (June 16). This club was formed after a diunei belt! in the Panama Hotel, Ingestre street, at the conclusion of a match between ” The Town ” add ‘ The Civil Service " on June 16. 1876. It was then agreed to form a chess club for Wellington, and thirty members were enrolled. The lirst officers who were elected that evening ■were:—President, Mr G. Hunter, M H.R.; vice-president, Mr C. W. Bonbow, bon. treasurer, Mr W. Whittem; bon. secretary, Mr T. Thane; committee—Messrs Ellaby, W. F. Kennedy, G. Didsbury (whose grandson is now an officer of the Wellington club and one of the most promising young players in that city, and competed at the last Dunedin congress). E. Reeves, and C. White. In less than a week the membership of the club had risen to eighty members. The club's first match was against a parliamentary team later in the same year, when the final score was; Members of the House. 12. Wellington C.C. 11. drown 2. Amongst the politicians who played in this match were Messrs John Ballance, John Bryce, and W. L. Rees. The first telegraph match played by the club was iu 1878 against Canterbury. During the first forty-six years, of its life the club had ten presidents and fifteen different habitations. The second president was the Hon. John Ballance, and the next one the Hon. John Bryce. The succeeding presidents were: C. W. Benbow (1881-1908), E. W. Petherick (1908-19131, F. K Rolling, (the present president (1913-14), \V. F. Barraud (1914-15), A. G. Fell (1915-17), and W. Mackay from 1918 until (lie date of bis death last year. One of if not the most notable players lor the club was R. J. Barnes, who, like Mr Mackay, originally bailed from Dunedin. Up to the present I have only the club records to 1922, but hope to be able to give further information regarding the dominion’s lirst club at a later date. WELLINGTON COUNTRY NEWS. There has been a good deal of activity lately amongst the Manawatu clubs. Palmerston North played against Woodville and won by 8 games to 2; later on the same club defeated Feilding by 8-i to 2[. Mr Fleck, president of the Palmerston North Club, who to a great extent was responsible for these' matches, at the conclusion of the Woodville match, stressed the value of these interclub visits, hot only as the means of improving play, but also because it led to the making of lasting friendships. A future match was arranged to be played against Daunevirke, and it was hoped that soon there would be annual matches between the various country clubs. No doubt but that the- advent of motor cars has facilitated these very useful and enjoyable meetings. NOTES. Hearty congratulations to Mr C. J. S. Purdy, the well-known editor of the ‘ Australasian Chess Review.’ on the occasion of his marriage yesterday to Miss Nancy Crackaiithorpc, daughter of Mr Spencer Craokanthorpc, the well known champion Australian player, who has twice won the New Zealaud championship. All chess players throughout Australia, and New Zealand will join iu congratulations to Mr and Mrs C. J. S. Purdy, and hope they will have a long and happy companionship. Miss Crackantliorpe, who Oisited Dunedin on the occasion of the Exhibition congress in 1926-27, in company with her mother and her grandfather, is well known to a number of the local players, and the party maeje many friends during their short stay' amongst us. An error was recently made in stating that Mr Purdy was born iu New Zealand. He was born in Port Said, but a great deal of his youth was spent, in this dominion. Chess Conundrums. —When is chess first mentioned in the Bible? In Genesis, when Adam gave up a piece to get a pretty mate. Why are all games of chess of equal duration? Because it takes four nights (knights) to play every game. According to the ‘ A.C. Review ’ there is strong probability of a match taking place shortly between Purdy and Koshnitsky for a nurse of £25, the winner to take 80 per cent, and the loser 20 per cent. It is proposed that the match should be for tjie best test games, all of • which must ,be completed, and it is provided that the winner must win four games. Koshnitsky won tl)c Melbourne in 1928 and the N.S.W. championship in 1932; Purdy won the Australian championship in 1929 and 1931, the N.S.W. championships held in 1933 and 1934, and also the. Burrilda Cup in 1931. So far in first-class tourneys Purdy has won 2 games, Koshnitsky 2, and there were 4 drawn games. When Flohr and Bolwinnik visited the opera in Moscow during their match, the performance was stopped while the audience rose and cheered.

The May number of the ‘ Australasian Chess Review ’ is to hand, and it is almost needless to say that it is keeping up to the high standard that the editor aims at always. There is interesting news, not only regarding Australian chess affairs, but of the doings of the masters and others in all parts of 6 the vVorld. The games selected for publication have all been played in Australian and other championships, and have attached to them notes of great value to chess students. The modern two-move themes are a distinct feature of the problem department.