PROBLEM 2569

Otago Witness, Issue 2817, 4 March 1908, Page 67

PROBLEM 2569

By J. W. Dawson, in the People's Journal. | [Black.]

[Whit*.] Black; 12. 13. 15. kings 26, 30. White: 10, 21, 22, 25, king 14. White to play and Black to win. [The above problem is forwarded by a Morton correspondent, who states that two other players anu himself have had. a good try at it, and cannot force a win. "If you can solve it and publish it in your columns, I shall be pleased, as I am, sure it is a real snag " We had not seen it before, but have written what we think is the solution, and give readers a chance at it before publishing the play. — Dr. Ed.] TO CORRESPONDENTS. F. C. Barker, Ashburton. — Your solution of Problems 2560, 2564, 2566, 2567 are correct, so your nationality will remain unchanged. G. C, Moonlight. — Your solutions of Problems 2565 and 2567 are correct; but you have not given strongest play for Bkck in the former. Keeping man on 9 is stronger but your remark shows you have tried that. . W. W., Greendale, Canterbury. — Request attended to, and have written you. T. A., Marton. — Position sent appears above. There does not seem to be any mistake in it. Pleased to hear from you. J. F.. Colyton. — Sorry our mistake put you to bother. Your solution corrcot for White win. R. 8., Yaldhurst. — Your greetings per F. B. received and reciprocated. Hope you are coming down at Easter. F. E. Hilliker. — Thanks for problem and ending. J. A. Scott. — Wrote to yo^ at " Bay toad." Hope it gets you. J. J"., Orepuki. — Thanks for good wishes. The position is interesting, and allows plenty of variety. Will submit to readers next week. Pleased to hear you are in touch with H. M.