PROBLEM 2707.

Otago Witness, Issue 2896, 15 September 1909, Page 65

PROBLEM 2707.

By W. Veal, Southampton, England. [Black.J

[Whit«.l Black: 1, 2, 4, 9, 12, 19, 25, king 26. White: 11, 14, 15, 16, 18, 22, kings 5, 7. White to play and win. [A real "stroke," leaving only one piece on the beard. — Ed.] TO CORRESPONDENTS. D Smith, Oamaru.— Your solutions of Problems 2703 and 2704 are correct. Denny.— You are correct in solution of Problem 2702, but wrong in No. 2704. T. M., Oamaru.— Thanks for play. Your solutions of Problems 2702, 2703, and 2<04 are correct. J. P., Colyton.— Your solutions of Problems 2702, 2703, and 2704 are correct. p. E_ H., Dunedin. — Received with thanks. Hope you are back in time T Fbaser, Peel Forest.— Your solution of Problem 2705 is correct. Should Black, however, play 27 32 instead of 27 23 at sixth move it makes a more intricate ending. W H., jun., Kaitangata.— Your solutions of Problems 2703 and 2704 are correct. Can you not work up a little enthusiasm down there? It used to be a famous locality. A. Rawlinson, Geraldine.— Pleased to hear from you. Have sent message to Mr 8., and hope you may see him. The Chumps, Windsor. — Your solutions of Problems 2703 and 2704 are correct. The footnote conveys very acceptable news, but will wait for official word. T. T.— Thanks. R. 8., Sockburn.— Your excellent play received, also telegram. Have complied with, request. J. S., Mosgiel.— Both letters to hand. It is rather disappointing to have to discard the result of hours of study; but you are in good company, if that is any comfort. J. Bhander, Dunback.— On the" percentage system Clark is winner of championship by narrow margin — Clark, 61 11-16 r M'Lew, 61 1-16; a difference of only ten-sixteenths. That, of course, includes no handicap. M'Lew is winner of the handicap, with the total score -of 18, Rendall and Kennedy dividing seoond and third. J. C. Craig, Reefton. — We wrote you, addressed as here. Did it reach you? J. Bruce, Xew Plymouth. — Your letter and P.X. for 10s to "hand, for which thanks. Will retain it pending result of problem above., J. A. S., Waimahaka.— Thanks for report.