CHESS & DRAUGHTS. DRAUGHTS.—ProbIem 676. Match Games.

Otago Witness, Issue 1819, 1 October 1886, Page 29

CHESS & DRAUGHTS.

DRAUGHTS.—ProbIem 676.

Match Games.

White— G l4 ls 19 20. White to play and win.

We take the liberty of reproducing the following three games and notes from the " Gar-dner-Strickland Match Games " : —

Touar. (a) This move defines the opening. The title was bestowed by Mr John Drummond, author of the Scottish Draught Player, in commemoration of analytical researches on the game developed at his residence, Denny, Scotland. Many years ago a number of original variations on the opening appeared in the New York Clipper under the title of " Brooklyn," and at a more recent period the game had been distinguished by the name of " New Fourteenth," in Barker's | American Checker, Player. Drummond's title is endorsed in a synopsis given in the old series of the Draughts Board ; and it is also incorporated in the nomenclature of " Janvier's Anderson," which is now generally accepted as authoritative. (b) Probably the losing move, (c) 3026, 24 27, 31 24, 13 17 drawn.—Strickland.

(«) This forms the opening. Some 40 years ago, more or less, the renowned " Herd Laddie " contested one of his matches in the establishment of a worthy couple of Scottish descent, natives of Ayrshire, whose daughter attended upon the spectators, and as opportunity approved, watched the progress of the encounter? and more particularly and intently the linen of play developed by the opening under consideration, and Mr Wyllie, then a young man, being more than gratified by this pleasant incident in his match-playing experience, complimented the lovely young Ayrshire las&ie by conferring upon the opening its present title. (&) 4 8, 17 13, 37, &c. draws.

(a) This defines the opening, which, through a variety of circumstances, has acquired great popularity of late years. Mr James Wyllie, in his book entitled " The ' Switcher ' opening," refers to the derivation of the title as follows : " The • Switcher ' was so named by my esteemed and dear old friend Mr George Wallace, of Glasgow, and it was not inappropriately titled, for with that weak and apparently silly opening I have ' Switched ' and perplexed many an eminent player — especially before publishing the match games played with Mr Martins in 1864 — indeed I. have probably won more games by this particular opening than by any other opening upon the board." Answers to Correspondents. Correct solutions of Problem 573 received from WW R, Invercargill ; T D, Timaru ; J W B, Palmerston ; RH, Queenstown ; and T) L, Dunedin. , Solution op Pkobi-km 573. 1 5 19 26 32 27 12 19 31 6 9 2< 1714 310 18 11 2 9 27 23 1017 1116 25 18 5 21 W. wins. Samuel Crook, Oamaru. — Your solution of Problem 574 is correct. J T Turner, W&itahuna. — Your solution of

end game between Messrs Barclay and Given is correct. Pleased with other part of letter. F W Corrigall, Duntroon. — Your request has been attended to. John Parker, Ngapara. — Thanks. Will be utilised next week. CHESS.— Problem 570. By F. Moller, Ahlten, Prussia. (Awarded first prize in the Illustrate Familie Journal's tourney.)

[White.] White to play and mate in two moves.

International Tournament. We are indebted to the London Standard for tho following interesting and instructive game. The Standard pronounces it the most brilliant game played not only in this tournament but in many others. Ruy Lopez. White. Black. J. Gunsberg. E. Schallopp. , 1 P to X 4 P to X 4 2 Xt to X B 3 Xt to Q B 3 3 B to Xt 5 Xt to B 3 4 P to Q 3 Xt to X 2 (a) 5Pt083 Ptoß3 6 B to R 4 Xt to Xt 3 7PtoR4 PtoKR4 8 B to X Xt 5 Q to Xt 3 9 Q to X 2 P to Q 4 (b) W P tks P B to Q Xt 5 11 P tks P Castles 12 P tks P eh (c) X to Xt sq 13 Castles Q to R 3 14 B to B 2 (d) P to X 6 15 B tks Xt P tks Xt 16 B to X 5 eh Xt tks B 17 Q tks Xt eh B to X 3 18QtoK4 KRtoK 19QtoR4 PtksP(e') 20 R to B sq Q to Xt d 21 Pto Q 4 ' Bto B 5 22 Xt to R 3 B to B 6 23 R to X sq Q to X B 3 (/) 24 Resigns. NOTES. (a) This move was introduced by Mortimer in the late London Tournament, 1883. (b) An ingenious sacrifice of two pawns for a counter attack, and a quick development of the forces. (f) The capture of the third pawn was too hazardous. (d) The right move here was B to Q sq so as to defend the Quceu, and thereby preventing Black's dangerous move P to X 5. (c) A beautiful conception. If Black takes the Queen, White would mate with P tks R, Q eh, 21 X tks Q, B to R 6 eh, 22 X moves, R mates. (/) A worthy termination of a splendidlyplayed game. He threatens now B to R 7 eh, X tks B, Q tks R P. mate. Herr Schallop received a special £3 3s prize for brilliancy for this game. ' The Finish of the Battle of Towton. (The Wars of the Roses.) Solution of Otago Witness Chess Problem 573. King Henry on his fifth position took And placed his men aa follows on the field :— A Bishop occupied Queen Margaret's Kook, Another on King Bishop seven kneeled. SirEook was placed upon King Bishop five, On Queen's Knight tour a pawn had work to do, Another on Queen Bishop seven, and One also on King two. And thus apoke Henry : " Ye of the red rose true, Edward brings forces stronger far than we. Yonder he stands upon his own knighfc two ; His Queen is stationed on her own knight three. A pawn stands near him on his King Kook three, Two knights upon King Bishop five and seven, A rook" on King Knight five, in King Rook's rank I see (On seventh space) a bishop kneel to heaven." But here he stopped, for even as he spnke The Yorkshire rook moved to his King Knight six, Which caused the red rose monarch's heart to quake, For there was no retreat from such a fix. He dayed not move his pawns ; if he did so Or bishop any move except Queen Jivei Hook to king six would be a fatal blow, And crush the cauae,he strove to keep alive. Or should the bishop move to Margaret's five, Knight to knight three would bring him to his • knees, And if the rook for bishop six should strive. The Yorkshire Queen his person then would sieze. Then if fche rook afc knight five strove to check, Rook would take rook, and so avenge the slight Rook to knight four would bring their ranks to wreck If rook should try to take the white rose knight. And rook to King's rook five King Henry sawQueen to king bishop's three would fat al prove. And queen takes pawn if bishop to queen's four, Rook to king six if any other move. 1 And reasoning thus King Henry Rave up hope ; His crown must goto those lie could but hate.Unable with the white rose force to cope The red roae had to 6uffer a checkmate. I. P. Halcombe. Answers to Correspondents! Correct solutions of Problem 573 receivedfrom WT, Invercargill ; G I JVf, Queenstown; RE, Riverton ;J M, Christchurch ; GB B, Oamaru ; and R W, Dunedin. ' Solution of Peoblem 573. White Black White. IRto Xt 6 IK tks Xt eh 2Rto QB 6 mate IBto Q 4 2 Q tks B P „ IPtoK4 2Kt(87)t0Q6,, 1/B to Q 5 2Ktto Xt 3 „ IRtksKt 2RtoKt4 „ 1 Rto Xt 5 eh 2 R tks R „ IRtoRS 2QtoKB3 „ IRtoßfi 2 Q tks R „ 1 Any other 2IJto X 6 „ L Manptham, Hsdcomlie.— Your solution of Problem 573 is correct. Your solutions fire distinct caoui'h, but the more uniform tho better. J A H, Port Chalmers. — Strange to .say, your solution of Problem 575 is incorrect, but we feel sure you will find oufc the error. J E S, Clyde.— Thanks for postal curd. Hope to hear from you soon, P-P White, Hon Sec Timaru Chess Club.-—* We gladly accept your commission and will let you know our deoision as soon aa possible. ■

Problem 574. — Correct solutions received from J B Pybus, I Faris, J B Purkiss jnr., and H Burr, Hal combe. W S M, Westport.— Your solution of Problem 573 is correct. We hope to hear from you frequently.

10 14(«) 6 10 6 10 17 21 24 28 19 23 22 18 27 24 32 27(1) 23 19 15 10 711 11 15 913 15 710 28 32 23 18 18 11 18 9 19 16 26 23 16 11 11 7 8 15 5\4 12 19 10 14 32 28 13 17 2419 24 20 23 16 18 9 11 7 7 2 15 24 ■ 2 6 10 15 5 14 18 23 17 22 28 19 29 25 27 23 19 16(c) 7 2 20 16 4 8 14 17(&) 15 19 11 15 23 27 22 26 25 22 21 14 16 12 23 10 31 24 Drawn. 811 10 17 19 24 15 18 2819 22 18 25 22 22 18 19 15 2 7 31 27 714 26 17 22 25 32 28 913 17 21(2)22 18 13 22 10 7 15 6 9 27 24 1417 19 15 25 29 7 2W. wins 10 15 23 19 3 8 24 19 5 9 Tonar. 19 10 17 22 15 10 29 25 2 6 (2) 10 14 27 24 12 19 2S 24 14 17 32 28 16 24 8 6 10 20 16 17 21 19 16 3 12 24 19 W. wins.

11 15 20 11 914 24 20 716 22 15 8 ll(ff) 22 17 14 18 28 24 13 22 23 14 913 26 17 16 32 32 28 3 8(6)15 11 6 9 1713 20 24 23 18 811 6 2 1014 13 6 32 27 26 23 2 9 2 6 16 25 22 .27 23 30 26 16 20 11 7 610 20 25 4 8 24 19 1116 7 2 15 24 18 15 811 28 19 1418 2117 11 16 15 6 24 28 25 21 29 25 15 18 28 32 . 14 17 16 19 14 9 28 24 17 22 5 14 2 6 25 30 17 10 24 28 18 23 32 28 6 10 19 26 10 7 25 29 22 18 11 15 10 14 24 27 7 3 23 19 31 24 15 18 11 15 30 25 3 7 19 10 21 17 18 22 14 7 26 30 711 29 25 17 14 22 25 711 30 26 6 9 28 24 14 10 25 29 11 15 W. wins. 914 12 16 •

11 15 5 14 21I7(«)27 23 9 13 11 15 25 21 32 27 8 11 15 24 24 19 27 20 15 24 7 11 28 19 30 25 6 9 16 23 18 22 18 914 13 22 18 9 18 9 6 13 2518 1015 18 14 1518 1410 18 27 3124 3 8 10 7 11 1G 20 11 8 15 7 3 1216 24 20 16 19 2016 19 24 1611 24 27 Sr 7 1519 26 22 27 31 30 26 22 18 15 31 26 26 23 18 14 21 17 26 22 23 19 14 9 17 14 19 23 22 17 710 14 9 23 26 17 14 9 5 10 17 26 30 13 22 51 9 6 Drawn.