DRAUGHTS.

Otago Witness, Issue 2809, 15 January 1908, Page 67

DRAUGHTS.

Conducted by Jos. Abernetiit.

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PHOBLEM 2556.

By Wir. Veal, Southampton, Engi I Black.]

[Whits:.] Black: 2, 5, 11, 19, 20f White: G, 9, 10, 14, 27. White to play and draw. PROBLEM 2557. By J. Feebie.

[WhitbO Black: 12, 15, 21. White: SO, 30, king 24. White to play and win. The above fine end-game was contributed by a correspondent who did not know the author's name, and who said that it had puzzled himself and his clubmates for some time past, and they had finally come to the conclusion that Black, having the move in his favour, could draw. It is an undoubted White win, though we have seen the contrary stated in a Scottish contemporary, and our solvers will find it an excellent exercise in end-game strategy. — Leeds Budget. TO CORKESPONDENTS. F. C. Babkeb, Ashburton. — Forwarded what you wanted. Your solutions of Problems 2551, 2552, and 2553 are correct. Thanks for kindly wishes. W. T., Gore. — Forwarded by return mail. Hope it reached you all right. D. A. B. — Thanks. J. F., Colyton. — Your solution of Problem 2549 is correct, but your play on 2551 is only a draw. See solution published last week. Thanks in re subscription list. W. U.— Thanks for chatty letter. P. C, Wendonside. — Could supply your want; expected to hear from you again. W. D., Christchurch. — Your latest received with thanks. Your renewed activity and interest would seem, to indicate that peace has broken out again. J. A. S., Invercargill. — Have been wondering if " care of Massey-Harris Co." found you.