CHESS MATCH—CHRISTCHUCH V. DUNEDIN.

Kumara Times, Issue 490, 23 April 1878, Page 2

CHESS MATCH—CHRISTCHUCH V. DUNEDIN.

[by telegraph.] [From our own Correspondent.] This ma*/ch was resuniekr last Saturday evening*, at 8 o'elock; The disputes which had taken place at the two prs- - sittings consequent on sending wrong moves in three of games which find retarded-the progrewoftbe nine -several, having been^mlcably ; seMea*, play-"-'jjrbcet)ded *' on Saturday very satis&pjwaly. The "(^ristchurch)-.against Dr., .Thomas (Dnnedin). The "positions of the games are somewhat, ias follow : ■_'•■ '•''.:' Hookham (Christe.h>V'ch):v. MowtiT (Dnnedin). —Evans'- gambit C opening.; The former player, who. W;as acting o» .the defensive on : the. two previous Saturdays, has now assumed the attack. This has been an interesting game all through. • Hunter (C) v. Hay (D).—The Two Kll ights defence, The former has been playing a stubborn defence, but has now an inferior position.Jac >bsen (C) v. Wild (D).—French opening. The former should win easily, j having gained a piece. . .1 Veel (0) v. Thomas (D).—Scotch j gambit opening. The latter has re-,,| signed. • j W. Wood (C) v. Grinsted (D).— French opening. This is the best and most game in the match ; positions s»tfll even. Bray (C) v. Park (D).—lrregular opening. The latter player having left town, the game (which in last report was even) is referred to the umpires tobe awarded according to present positions. Day (C) v. Throp (D). -The Scotch gambit opening. Mr Throp still retains the attack, and with careful play should win. Newman (0) v. Jones (D). — Irregular opening. The latter has been called away, and this ;(ame (which w>i3> in favor of Newma?t) has also been ' rpferred to the umpires. J. Wool (C) v. 'Marnier (D).—lrregular opening. The latter has a piece to the good, and should win easily. Play will be resumed next Saturdav.