Helms American Chess Bulletin V 4 1907
Helms American Chess Bulletin V 4 1907
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Being obliged to close copy for this issue, we content ourselves for the pres
ent with merely giving the entries to the annual tournaments contested in New
York City during the Christmas holidays and won, respectively, by Columbia
and Pennsylvania:
"C. H. Y. P." Tournament.
Columbia — J. R. Capablanca, L. J. Wolff, H. Blumberg, 0. Brown.
Harvard — Q. A. Brackett, G. T. McClure, E. H. Gruening, K. S. Johnson.
Yale—E. B. Burgess, C. P. Kimball, F. T. Kelsey, G. J. Rosenn.
Princeton — W. M. Ward, L. W. Stephens, C. Williams, M. M. McDermott.
Triangular College Chess League.
Cornell — Roy T. Black, V. J. Guenther.
Pennsylvania — William H. Hughes, Henry B. Smith.
Brown — Homer N. Sweet, Omar R. McCoy.
Complete reports of both tournaments with selections of annotated games,
will appear in the February Bulletin.
The conduct of a chess magazine is not a sinecure and many who really
Know will bear us out in this statement; yet it has pleasures which compensate
*or the risk and hard work involved. Not the least of these are the gratuitous
sxpressions of appreciation that reach us from time to time. As an earnest
that our friends think well of us, we take this occasion to reproduce the following
extract from an unsolicited communication which accompanied a renewal:
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lesire to add my congratulations to the many you must receive."
' Very truly yours,
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Srockport, N. Y., December 22, 1906.
In a match on ten boards between the Brooklyn Chess Club and the Columbia University
flayers, the latter were beaten by 8J to 1J. J. R. Capablanca drew for Columbia at the top
'^oard and H. Blumberg won his game at the fourth table.
A recent match between E. Cohn and E. Post for the championship of Berlin resulted in
v ti 2 at 4 points apiece and one drawn, after Cohn had established a lead of 4 to 1.
Paul Johner has won the championship tournament of the Manhattan Chess Club with a
score of 6 out of 7, losing only to R. Raubitscheck. The latter obtained the second prize. A
fuller report will appear next month.
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EDWARD A. CASWELL.
"Marshall Luck."
As we go to press, we are in receipt of a letter from New Orleans stating that Marshall had
figured in a bad train wreck which occurred at Donaldsonville, La., while on his way to the Cres
cent City via the Texas and Pacific Railway. His train, while traveling at a high rate of speed,
collided with a freight on the morning of December 15. Marshall, though badly bruised and
shocked, escaped with a strained ankle and cut hand.
The young master was late in arriving in New Or eans, but gave a simultaneous exhibition
at the local Chess, Checker and Whist club, winning ten games, losing one and drawing one.
Marshall's nerves were completely upset, so much so that he seriously contemplated canceling
some of his engagements in Mississippi and North Carolina and returning home by Christmas.
H. E. Atkins and H. W. Shoosmith will play off their tie for the championship of the Brit
ish Chess Federation during January.
Around the Circle With Marshall.
Frank J. Marshall has been "swinging the circle" with a will for more than
a month past to the particular delight of a host of chess lovers with whom it has
been his good fortune to come into contact. Everywhere the young master has
been lionized, not merely as winner of two great international tournaments,
but quite as much because of the fact that he, after all, will be the one to meet
Dr. Lasker in the first world's championship match to be contested in over ten
years. Many players have thus been enabled to meet the young American
master for the first time and his circle of friends has been materially increased.
His geniality and courteous bearing toward opponents in actual play has been
marked and everywhere favorably commented upon. The stir his presence
created has in a number of instances been the means of rejuvenating the chess
life of the community. In this respect at least, Marshall has shown himself to
be a worthy successor to the lamented Pillsbury, despite his more limited reper
toire, and the effects of his recent missionary work will long remain in evidence.
It is a far cry from New York to Winnipeg, by way of Chicago and Minneapolis
among other centers, thence to Denver, through Iowa and Missouri; next to El
Paso and from there on through Texas to New Orleans, and home via Mississipi
and North Carolina; but Marshall1 was equal to the task set for him, playing as
often as five times a week in different cities, with all the close railway connections
that this implies, and without once missing a date or faltering by the wayside.
While not ideal training for a championship match, perhaps, yet this steady
adherence to a single purpose could but influence him beneficially, while the
constant change of scene, though necessitating more or less fatiguing journeys,
was calculated to rest the mind in a way not to be accomplished by the greater
monotony of a disciplinary routine.
Best game: Dr. P. G. Keeney, Newport, Ky.; other opponents: E. I Helmlinge, Rev. J.
Babin, Geo. L. Williams, F. W. Cottel, F. A. Schmidt, Nat. C. Murray, J. B. Howard, F. C. Voge ,
H. Wachtel, S. Euphrat, M. Goldsmith, W. B. Lawrence, Moses Scholz, Rev. Dudley W. Rhodes.
Total: Marshall played 27; won 18; lost 5; drew 4.
November 19, Commercial Club, Indianapolis, Ind. — Drawn; T. E. Reagan; best game:
W. H. Wilhelm; other opponents: F. O. Ballard, W. D. Allison, H. C. Leeson, Ewald Over,
W. H. Blair, C. D. Spenser, Jesse Warrington, W. H. Ripley, F. C. Victor, H. K. Fatout, H. C.
Brown, J. W. Barnhart, F. S. Chance.
Total: Marshall played 15; won 14; drew 1.
November 20, Chicago Chess and Checker Club, Chicago, 111.— Drawn: George T. Kimball;
best game, G. T. Kimball. Other opponents: Mrs. F. W. Lynn, M. A. Lang, C. F. Perkins, R.
W. Conde, W. R. McEuen, J. H. Dion, J. A. Lamon, E. R. Wickersham, C. Luetgarten, H. Hought-
eling, P. F. De Marias, Dr. M. H. McGrath, J. W. Britton, J. V. May, A. G. Paine, R. G. Hamilton,
E. Michelsen, G. B. Morrison, E. R. Tyson, J. H. Lish, M. M. Day, G. P. Mow.
Total: Marshall played 23; won 22; drew 1.
November 21, Racine Chess Club, Racine, Wis. —-Drawn: J. T. Wentworth, W. Q. Morton;
other opponents: J. Gemmill, W. Burfeind, William Van Pelt, B. Elmlinger, Dr. C. K. Hahn,
Dr. E. Tompach, A. C. Frank, J. M. S;ott, J. L. Sieb, H. C. Cuase, Dr. Pope, A. G. Sauser.
Total: Marshall played 16; won 14; drew 2. »--j
November 22, Milwaukee Chess and Checker Club, Milwaukee, Wis. — Winners: George
Gessner, F. B. Myers; drawn: John Ernst; best game: G. Gessner; other opponents:W. Reck,
R. P. Hodge, Gustav A. Worm, A. C. Kemper, Fred Wahl, W. L. Simonds, A. C. Candee, E. C.
Hall, Paul Herwig, Dr. L. Frank, Guido Enderis, Ernest Reel.
Total: Marshall played 15; won 12; lost 2; drew 1.
November 24, Minneapolis Chess Club, Minneapolis, Minn. —-Winners: F. N. Stacy, C. E.
Thayer, C. C. Peterson, Dr. F. A. Huxmann, W. D. Gistlason, G. Harris; drawn: C. G. Roosen,
C. Murray, Lawyer Bright, F. R. Bartholomew, C. E Thayer; best game: C. C. Peterson; afternoon
series: won, 12; lost 4; drew, 1; evening series: won, 10; lost 2; drew 4; other opponents: Josslyn,
W. J. Murray, C. D. Gould, Lennen, McCiellan, Baldwin, Creig, Warnot, Nelson, Hageman,
Klein, Lewis, Walling, Warner.
Total, Marshall played 33; won 22; lost drew 5.
(.;
November 26, St. Paul Chess and Whist Club, St. Paul, Minn.— Winners: F. N. Stacy, C.
Taylor; drawn: W. D. R. McLeod, Dr. A. T. Bigelow; best game: F. N. Stacy
Other opponents: T. Buford, Dr. O. S. Pine, Prof. Irvin L3viston, A. D. Sturley, W. O-
J.
2;
J.
else he would not have committed himself in cided advantage, but P- — QB4 would give a
well known in local chess circles. (c) A gambit variation that ought to lose
(e) Threatening Q — Kt7 mate, and there against deliberate analysis.
is no defense. (d) Or R— KB, for if Kt— Q; 6 . . . . BxP;
KxB(?). Kt— K6ch; K moves, KtxR; Ktx
QUEEN'S COUNTER GAMBIT. Kt, R— Q wins.
(Played at Indianapolis.)
Allies Marshall AlUesJ Marshall The winning move. White now must
White Black White Black (e)
1 P— Q4 P— Q4 23 P— B5 R— R3 stop the Q side pawns while black is near
2 P— QB4 P— K4 24 Kt— Q2 K— B2
3 PxKP P— Q5 25 Kt— K4 B— Q3 enough with his king to capture the K side
4 Kt— KB3 QKt— B3 26 P— Kt3 R— B3(o) pawns or prevent them from queening.
5 P— QR3 B—Kt5 27 P— KKt4 P— R5
6 QKt— Q2 P— QR4 28 P— Kt3 PxP
7 Q— R4 Q— Q2 2!) K— B2 R— B RUYl LOPEZ.
8 Kt— Kt3 BxKt :so KtxBch RxKt (Played at Racine.)
9 KPxB B—K2 31 RxKtP Wentworth Marshall Wentworth Marshall
10 B— B4 P— KKt4 32 K— Q3 g=82 White Black White Black
11 B— Kt3 P— R4 33 R— Kt RxR 1 P— K4 P— K4 12 B— B7ch K— B
12 P— R3 Kt— R3 34 KxR R— K2ch 2 Kt— KB3 Kt— QB3 13 B—K6 Q— K
13 B— Q3 Castles 35 K— B2 R— K6 3 B—Kt5 P— Q3(a) 14 PxB Q— R4(?)
14 Castles QR KR— Q 36 R— Kt3 RxR 4 P— Q4 B— Kt5(6) 15 QxP Q— K
15 KR— K Kt— B4 37 KxR K— K2 5 P— B3 P— B4 16 QxBP PxP
16 P— B4 KtxP(a) 38 K— B3 K— Q3(c) 6 QKt— Q2 Kt— B3 17 B—KB4 R— Q
17 QxQ KtxBch 39 K— Kt3 K— K4 7 Castles(c) PxKP 18 QR— K Kt— KR4
18 RxB RxQ 40 K— B3 P— Kt3 8 B—K2 PxKt 19 R— K4(/) Kt— B3
19 R— K5 KtxB 41 K— B2 K— B5 9 KtxP B—K2 20 QR— K Kt— R4
20 PxKt P— QB4 42 P— R4 PxP 10 Q— Kt3 Q— Q2 Drawn (g)
21 P— QR4 P— B3 Resigns 11 B— QB4 BxKtM)
22 R— K2 K— Kt2
The allies: Rev. F. C . Ballfn.l, !-:. A. Munsor
J. W. Barnhart. (a) The Steinitz defense to which Marsh
all has of late been partial.
(a) Marshall's treatment of the defense (6) In a "front refused" the KB should
has been quite out of the ordinary run. be posted at QB4, and later at QKt3— J. T.
Here he neatly regains the gambit pawn. W.
(b) At this juncture, Marshall offered a (c) Q — 114 would have avoided all the
draw, but the allies, thinking they had slight trouble now in store frr him. However, he
winning chances, pleaded for an adjourn puts his "best foot" forward and prepares to
ment until after the evening exhibition, with sell his life dearly.
unfortunate results. (d) Quietly castling or Kt — QR4 would
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appear to be in order for the general safety of (a) Marshall's experience with this move
the community. during his tour does not warrant experiment
(e) Q file being open, QR should have been in more serious play. Plainly Marshall's
posted at Q and KR at K.—J. T. W. Chess Openings has had considerable circul
is
construction of a major right oblique refused
text.
front by Black and its subsequent destruct
Threatening, to be sure, but white
is
ion. The improperly KB, with (d)
posted
ready for the emergency. The two pawns
Black's loss of time in the center gave White
plus will offset the loss of the exchange in
a complex strategic manoeuver which should
curred in neutralizing black attack.
s
have been decisive but for his failure to prop
erly post KR at K.—J. T. W. (e) Black did not realize the full force of
his opponent's last move, else he would have
GIUOCO PIANO. kept his Queen out of the "enemy's country."
(Played at Milwaukee.)
(/) ™"A pretty stroke to which there no
is
il
9 B— R4(a) PxP 23 RxR PxR Kt— KB3 Kt— QB3 23 B—Kt2 B— K5(0
10 PxP P— KKt4 24 Q— Q3oh K— R B— Kt5 P— B4 24 Q— B2 BxBch
11 B— Kt3(6) KtxKP 25 R— Kt3 BxRP! Kt— B3(a) PxP 2.", KxB Q— Q4ch
12 K— R2 P— Q4 26 QxBP B— Kt5ch KtxP P— Q4 2ti K— Kt Q— K3
,
(6) He cannot well give up his knight for 12 QKtxKt PxKt 33 R— B2 P— QR4
the two pawns by playing KtxKtP, mainly 13 B— R0 KtxKtch 34 P— KKt4 P— Kt4
14 PxKt B— R6 35 R— K2 P— B3
on account of his weak QP. 15 BxR QxB 36 RxR KxR
16 K— R Q— R3(d) 37 K— K4 P— R3
(c) Again, the lamentable weakness in 17 R— KKt P— K5 38 P— KR4 P— R5
the center prevents his playing Kt — K5 in 18 R— Kt3(e) BxR 39 K— B4(ff) K— K2
19 BPxP PxBP 20 K— B5 K— B2
stead of the text. 20 QxP R— K 41 P— R5 Resigns
21 P— Q4 Q— Kt4
Black nothing not vigorous.
is
if
(d)
Superficially, this an error, yet,
is
(e)
— R5 by black Notes by the winner.
were he to retire his KKt,
Q
—
Q3 Marshall considers White's
P
best continuation.
RUY LOPEZ. This practically compels Black to pay
(6)
(Played at Minneapolis.)
pawn to castle; but Kt — Kt3 also good.
is
6
a
(c) The open file thus made helps white's (fc) Peterson, with this winning advantage
end-game. calls on Marshall to resign, which, however,
(d) Castling costs a pawn again. the latter postpones to the next move.
(e) 15 ... . Q — Kt3 immediately
looks in
viting; however, it could be answered. SCOTCH OPENING.
(Played at Sioux City.)
(/) Marshall thought to regain his pawn. Shoup Marshall Shoup Marshall
(j/) Marshall says he should have here White Black White Black
1 P— K4 P— K4 8 P— K5
played R — B7; however, White's reply, R — 2 Kt— KB3 Kt— QB3 9 Castles
Q— K2(b)
QxP
Kt6, would still give him superiority. 3 P— Q4 PxP 10 R— K Kt— K5
4 KtxP Kt— B3 11 BxKt QxQB(e)
(h) Stops a two-mover and gives white 5 KtxKt KtPxKt 12 BxPch B— K2
6 B— Q3 R— QKt(a)13 BxQBPch K— B
one; there is no good defense. 7 B—KKt5 P— Q4 14 Q— Q8ch(d) Resigns
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(a) P — Q4 is the book move here; the (d) Black's excellent conduct of the game
text was probably intended to stop the cus deserved much earlier recognition.
tomary check at Kt5 after exchange of the
center pawns. RUY LOPEZ.
(6) In the nature of things, this can only (Played at Kansas City, Mo.
lead to trouble, and trouble a-plenty comes Brett Marshall Brett Marshall
White » . Black White Black
right away. < 1 P— K4 P— K4 22 Kt— B P— Kt4
2 Kt— KB3 Kt— QB3 23 PxP KtxP
(c) He has no alternative, for if PxB, 3 B—Kt5 P— Q3 24 B— B5 P— R5
then Q — Q8 mate. 4 Castles Kt— K2
B—Kt5
25 Kt— Q3 P— R6
5 P— Q4 26 P— KKt4 P— B4
(d) To catch a master napping in such 6 PxP BxKt 27 Kt— B4 P— B5
7 QxB PxP 28 Kt— Q5(6) Q— K4
a manner must have given this clever ama 8 Kt— B3 P— QR3 29 B— Kt6ch K— Q
teur a deal of satisfaction. 9 B— QB4 P— B3 30 RxBP R— R5(c)
10 B—K3 Kt— Kt3 31 B— B5 R— QR2
11 QR— Q B— Q3 32 K— R R— KB2
GIUOCO PIANO, 12 P— QR3 Kt— Q5 33 RxBch(d) QxR
(Played at G rand Forks.) 13 BxKt PxB 34 Q— K(e) RxB
14 Kt — Q5(a ) P— B3 35 QxPch K— K
Marshall Twiford Marshall Twiford 15 Kt— Kt4 Kt— K4 36 QxPch(f) K— B
White. Black White Black 16 Q— K2 P— QR4 37 QxP R— B7
1 P— K4 P— K4 25 B— Q3 QR— K 17 Kt— R2 P— QKt4 38 Q— B8ch K— Kt2
Kt— KB3 Kt— QB3 26 B—Kt5 QR— K2 18 B— K6 Q— K2 39 Q— B7ch QxQ
B— B4 B— B4' 27 B— B6 P— Q5 19 B— B5 P— Kt3 40 KtxQ Kt— B6
Castles P— Q3 28 P— QKt4 P— Q6 20 B— R3 P— R4 Resigns
P— B3 Kt— B3 29 P— QR4 P— Q7 21 P— KB4 Kt— B2
P— Q4 PxP 30 B— B3 R— K8
PxP B— Kt3 31 P— Kt4 RxRch
P— KR3 Castles 32 KxR R— K8ch Notes by O. C. Brett.
. Kt— B3 R— K 33 K— Kt2 P— Q8(Q)
10 B— KKt5 P— QR3 34 BxQ RxB Not RxP on account of BxPch and
Kt— Q5 B— R2 35 P— R5 R— QR8 (a)
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12 Q— Q2(al KKtxP 36.K— B3 R— R5 winning the exchange.
13 Q— B4(6) KtxB 37 K— K4 RxPch
14 KtxKt B—K3 38 K— Q5 R— Kt4ch (6) Mr. Marshall pointed out here after
KtxP(c) 39 K— B6 RxP
QR— Q the game that Kt — Kt6 would have won.
15
16 RxKt BxR 40 KxP R— R7
17
18
KtxB
QxB
PxKt
PxKt
41 P— B4
42 K— Q6
R— R7
RxP
I think the move made as good as it forces
19 BxPch K— R 43 K— K6 K— Kt2 the win of a P.
20 BxP R— Kt 44 K— B5 R— Kt6
21 BxP Q— B3 45 P— Kt5 PxP (c) Looks like a Marshall move.
22 QxQ PxQ 46 PxP R— Kt8
23 P— QKt3 R— K4 Resifrns(<i) (d) _Mr. Marshall kindly passed my table
B— B4 P— Q4
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twice at my request while I was analyzing
this position. The sacrifice of the exchange
(a) no doubt, to continue, if
Intending,
is sound and should have won.
RxP, with Q— R6, R— K3; 15 QR— K,
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preventing Q — B, and white.'s attack bids (e) Hard to find an answer to this move.
fair to succeed. Black's neat reply in the RxB is the best, but not good if played cor
text, however, was evidently not considered rectly by white in the next few moves.
by Marshall. (/) A fatal error; Mr. Marshall had but
(6) If 13 BxQ, KtxQ; 14 BxP, KtxKtch; one or two other unfinished games and was
15 PxKt, KtxP and the advantage rests coming back too quick for me. This would
with black. have won: 36 Q— R8ch, Q— Q; 17 Q— B6ch,
(c) Black is confident of his ground and Q— Q2; 38 Q— Kt6ch, Q— B2; 39 PxR, QxQ;
does not propose to let his adversary off 40 PxQ and Black loses another pawn. As
it the position cramped and white wins
is,
The Lakeview Club has won the annual championship tournament of the Cook County Chess
League. Teams of the Hyde Park, Austin, Y. M. C. A., Irving Park and North Side clubs also
competed.
By the bequest of the late J. Spencer Turner, president of the Sixth American ChessCongress,
the Brooklyn Chess Club has come into possession of the chess library of the deceased, compris
ing over a hundred volumes.
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The congress books of Ostend and Nuremberg, 1906, (he former edited by G. Marco and the
latter by Dr. S. Tarrasch, will both shortly appear.
Sixteen players have entered the annual championship ( ournament of the Chicago Chess and
Checker Club, including C W. Phillips, H. F. Lee, J. R. Houghteling, C. Madsen, Mr. and Mrs.
Frank W. Lynn, and P. G. Mow,a youth of 19, hailing from Copenhagen. Messrs. Phillips and
Lee both won their first three games.
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In looking over some old papers and letters a few ful contestants and winning both of his games.
days since I fell upon a small memorandum book la I made a record of the games as they progressed.
belled "Chess," which, upon opening, I found to con In playing them over now they are both very interest
tain, among other notes, the record of two games of ing to me and I trust that the one which I append may
chess played on the evening of August 7th, 18S5, be prove of interest to the readers of the Bulletin.
tween "Ajeeb" — the Cness Automaton at the Eden Port Huron, June 27, 1906.
Musee, New York City — -and Solomon Lipschuetz, at A Michigan Subscriber.
that time champion of the New York Chess Club.-
KB OPENING.
The recent death of Mr. Lipschuetz gave, to me, an Ajeeb. Lipschuetz.Ajeeb Lipschuetz.
White. Black. White. Black.
added value to the old record, and it becam3 of spe 1 P— K4 P— K4 17 KtxKt PxKt
cial interest in the light of the Reminiscence of the 2 B— B4 B— B4 18 Q— Kt4 QxP
3 Kt— KB3 Kt— QB3 19 Kt— QKt3 QxliP
dead Master which appeared in the Bulletin of Feb 4 P— Q3 P—Q3 20 KtxB QxKt
5 P— KR3 Kt— KB3 21 P— KR4 Q— Bsq
ruary last. 6 B—KKt5 P— KR3 22 Q— Kt3 Q— KB4
A. number of us who in 1885 were members of the 7 B— R4 Castles 23 K— R2 QR— QBsq
Kt — QB3 B— K3 24 QR P— KB3 ^
New York Chess Club, with headquarters at 49 Bow B— Q5 Kt— QKt5 25 B— K3 K— B2
P— QR3 QKtxB 26 P— KB4 R— B7cb
ery, visited the Eden Musee in a body on the occasion PxKt B— B4 27 B— Q2 R— R -i
referred to to try conclusions with the "Automaton." P— KKt4 B— KKt3 28 KR— B2 QxQPI
P— KKt5 PxP 29 PxP PxP
Some of us succeeded in defeating "Ajeeb" — and 14 BxP P— QB3 30 QxP RxPch
15 Kt — Q2 31 K— Ktsq B— Ko
others lost — Mr. Lipschuetz being among the success 16 Castles
Q— Kt3
KtxP -3 32 Resigns
Glasgow has won its correspondence match of two games with Liverpool by 1J points to i.
The game won was a fine Evans Gambit, wherein Liverpool resorted to Lasker's defense of 7
B — Kt3 in response to P— Q4, but lost nevertheless.
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Problem No. 216.— By William A. Shiukman, Problem No. 217.— By Dr. Emil Palkoska,
Grand Rapids, Mich. Dedicated to Dr. Prague, Bohemia.
Oscar Blumenthal, of Berlin, Ger (Original.)
many. (Original.)
Black. Black.
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■ ■ ■ ■
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ms& m w//sA
mm
%
m mm
mm
m mm mm
ml ¥3, m
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ill
zzm
m 7
mm
mm,
White. White.
White self-mates in 423 moves. Mate in three.
Problem No. 218.— Tourney No. 47. Problem No. 219. — Tourney No. 48.
Motto: "Iris." Motto: "Quo Vadis."
Black. Black.
'wMm\ fHf
~WB.0*»M
Ww
WW,
W,
mm
W>
mm
HI
?m
•
§m
z-,
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WW/.
mm mm mm 4M w
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wm^mm mm WW WW WW WW
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wm
m iil<#
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W6& :WM mm, mm
III §1 M
Wk
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k
ww.%wm HI mm
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m
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0m mm ww,
, mmt
ww. mm ww. ww. W; WW, mm w%
White. White.
Mate in three. Mate in three.
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Problem No. 220.— Tourney No. 49. Problem No. 221.— Tourney No. 50.
Motto: "A Sly Fox." Motto: "Indiana."
Black. Black.
W///////, W//////?,•
%
SB
t
m
B3
IS
White White
Mate in three. Mate in three.
Problem No. 222— Tourney No. 51. Problem No. 223—Tonrney No. 52.
Motto: "Leo." Motto: "Daffodils."
Black. Black..
Gl
1
111
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m
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m
i
m.:,
White. White.
Mate in three. Mate in three.
lem enthusiast, Mr. Russell H. Ramsey, of Germantown, Pa., who in fact, would have won the
contest but for his overlooking a difficult "dual continuation" after Black's 1 P — Q3.
To Mr. Murray Marble of Worcester, Mass., belongs the honor of being "first in the
field" with an analysis and criticism, to which the prize is awarded. Mr. Marble writes that he sol
ved the problem in 25 minutes! A special prize will be sent to Mr. Ramsey, for his instruct
ive and cleverly written criticism. Mr. Marble's analysis follows:
Solution to problem No. 200 by Dr. Emanuel Lasker and Dr. Hermann Keidanz, published
in the "American Chess Bulletin," October, 1906. White to play and mate in 4 moves.
Kt— K6 P— B5 Kt— B4 R— K8 Mate
(A) 1 4
PxKt PxP PxKt
R— R4 Mate
4
KxP
R— R4 R— R5 Mate
, 4
KxP . P— K5
Kt— Q4 Mate
K— B4
R— R5 Mate
If 2
K— B4
KtxBP R— R5 Mate
1 2 3 —
(D)
K— B4 or P— Q4 any
P— B4
Criticism by Mr. Marble.
"The beauty and novelty of the main variation easily offset the rather numerous flaws. A
fine four-»mover, and not too easy. The try, P — B5, is good, being defeated only by P — Q4.
In the 1 P — Q3 variation the second move R — R4, brings about a more striking mate, and offers
better variety than the 2 P — B5 play, evidently intended by the authors. It is a pity, however,
that some of the blemishes can not be removed; for there are only two variations wherein there
are no duals, and only one in which no "short-mate" appears. Nevertheless, all considered, I
do not hesitate to pronounce this a fine problem, worthy of publication and preservation."
There was little to choose between Mr. Marble's entry and that of the Rev. Gilbert Dobbs,
of Brownsville, Tenn. Mr. Marble's analysis was a little more complete in showing "short-
mate" continuations. Mr. Dobbs remarked in closing: "The distinguished collaborators have
given us a refreshing study, and not too difficult for an idle hour."
The principal portion of Mr. Ramsey's interesting criticism is given. He concludes by
awarding the problem points, upon the general system employed by problem tourney judges,
as partially outlined in the Bulletin not long ago. For Originality he allowed 20 out of a
possible 30 points. For Beauty, 22 out of 25. For Difficulty, a maximum of 25 points, and
for Construction, 13 out of a possible 20 points.
His remarks upon the problem are appended:
"This problem is a rare treat for the solver and must be thoroughly analyzed to bring out
both its beautiful points and its blemishes. Great cleverness is exercised in handling the pre
dominating theme of mating with two rooks.
The key is ideal. The Kt at B$ seems well placed in guarding the square at K6, as well as
the KKtP. The sacrifice of the Kt therefore looks useless. In variation (A), after 1 . . . .PxKt
the position is still difficult as a three mover. 2 P — B5 is a sly manoeuvre with no apparent
object. 2 . . . . PxP; 3 Kt — B4 is startlingly beautiful and illustrates a stanza in the poetry of
chess by the harmonious rook mates that follow. A retrospective view of the above reveals ideal
difficulty and beauty. The three white moves form a very elusive combination. On 2. . . .KxP;
3 R —R5 is an adroit touch, compelling black to hasten his own overthrow by blocking the square
at K5 and allowing the R to mate at R5. The trio of rook mates in variation (A) is a fitting cli
max to the ingenuity displayed in its production. None of the three sacrifices in variation (A)
are compulsory, nor does white give check prior to the mating moves.
Variation (B) 2 K— K4 (best); 3 R— K8ch, K— Q3; 4 Kt— K4 mate; the blending of
this pure and beautiful mate with the theme of the former variation is a master stroke. On
3 . . . . K — B4 the mate with the other Kt adds to the variety.
If this analysis could end here the problem would be several points stronger, but unlike the
gardener and his chrysanthemums, the problematist cannot always prune off all defective buds
and branches. The first defect we find is a short mate in variation (B), namely 2. . . .K — B4;
3 R— R5 mate. /
Variation (C) On 2 . . . . KxP (best) ; 3 KtxKtP check adds variety to the remaining sound
mate. Unfortunately 2 . . . . P — Q4 leads to a dual.
About forty per cent of black's possible moves are subject to short mates and duals, but in
view of the latitude allowed to prize winning four-movers in recent International tourneys, forty
per cent is not a serious offence. Two cases may be cited, namely, the four-mover in the second
prize set (by Jespersen) in the St. Louis problem tourney and the second prize four-mover in the
Barmen problem tourney. Over seventy-five per cent of the possible defensive moves in each
of these problems are subject to short mates and duals.
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Adding the points scored under the various divisions gives this beautiful composition a grand
total of eighty points. This is a considerably higher score than may appear to some at first sight.
Rare indeed are the problems that would reach 100 — perfection ! Especially when it is considered
that 10 points are set apart as recognition deserved only by absolute originality of theme, and
that therefore 90 would be the maximum score that could be obtained by all problems lacking
this rare virtue, it must be conceded that even a master-problematist is to be congratulated upon
a production that obtains a score of 80.
Other correct solutions were received in order named from Lorenz Hansen, Warwick, N. Y.
P. Richardson, Hyannis, Mass., F. Gamage, Westboro, Mass., A. Y. Hesse, Pheonixville, Pa.,
and J. A. Deane, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Our Problems.
As a new Year's Greeting to the Bulletin's readers the famous composer, W. A. Shink-
mann, +hor of more than 1,800 problems, contributes the little self-mate problem given above.
He states tl. is it one of his best compositions, composed upon a new "Multum in Parvo"
principle; and he - .'idently believes it about right in point of difficulty for the Bulletin's ex
perts. Who can reduce the number of moves? Here's a chance to make a "New Year's reso
lution!" Problem No. 217 w„,s contributed by the celebrated Bohemian Composer, Dr. Palkos-
ka, as a third distinct rendering of Chocholous' three-mover, discussed in the July, August and
September numbers of the Bulletin. Apparently, it is a sort of inversion of the main-play,
rather than anything new otherwise. Another interesting lot of competing problems in
our composing tourney are given. The high calibre of the entries is being commented upon.
We are obliged to defer publishing solutions, and tourney scores until next month, owing to pres
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Lasker and Marshall, the Men of the Hour.
With the world's championship match definitely fixed to begin on January
26, Caissa's devotees everywhere are on the tiptoe of expectation in anticipation
of a rare treat. Just what this means to them will readily be appreciated when
remembered that, although there have been international tournaments
it
is
for the leading players of the day without number, not one contest for the world's
individual supremacy has taken place since Dr. Lasker, the present title holder,
defeated William Steinitz at Moscow in 1897 for the second time. In 1894 Dr.
Lasker had wrested the title from Steinitz with the score of 10 to and drawn;
4
5
the second time Steinitz was beaten by 10 to and drawn. The supremacy of
2
5
Steinitz extended over period of twenty-eight years. In the meantime,
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since this last transfer of the title took place, many things happened in the chess
world. Steinitz dead, and Pillsbury, who was generally credited with the
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His successor, Frank Marshall, now matched against Lasker, has won
J.
ments, and who since then has achieved even higher honors, been successful in
meeting Dr. Lasker for the world's championship, although repeated efforts
have been made to match the champion against one or either of these leading
lights.
Now has fallen to the lot of the young American to break this long spell
it
of inactivity, and the good wishes of host of enthusiasts are with him. Las
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ker, however, has made many friends during his sojourn of three years in this
country, and moreover he now lays claim to United States citizenship and to
the sympathy of Americans. In the serious judgment of most of those quali
fied to JMdge, Lasker favorite, notwithstanding that he ran second to Mar
is
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It was in 1900 that Marshall made his debut as full-fledged master at Paris,
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and on that occasion the American worsted the champion in most brilliant
a
game. But Lasker won the tournament, nevertheless, this being his only re
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verse, whereas Marshall tied for third place with Maroczy. No other meeting
in serious chess game is recorded between Dr. Lasker and Marshall. Yet
Lasker is regarded as well nigh invincible when in proper form. It may, however,
be asserted without fear of contradiction, that if any one has a chance, by dint
of daring and original complications, so to becloud the situations on the board
as to upset the champion's poise, that man is Marshall. Dr. Lasker is 38 years
old; Marshall is 29.
The match duly got under way as scheduled, Dr. Lasker winning three
games in succession. The fourth was drawn.
Totals 3i i Totals 1 3
Columbia played white on the odd boards. Princeton played white on the odd boards.
Totals 4 0 Totals 3i }
Yale played white on the odd boards. Harvard played white on the odd boards.
Third Round — December 22, 1907.
Totals 4 0 Totals 4 0
Columbia played white on the odd boards. Yale played white on the odd boards.
Wolff 3 0 Mc Clure 1§ 1J
Blumberg 3 0 Gruening 2 1
Brown 2\ \ Johnson 2\ h
Total 1 11 Total 3J 8J
Through the courtesy of Secretary Edward A. Caswell the Bulletin is
able to present a complete record of the tournament scores since the beginning
of the series:
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1892
'
.6 S. Ballou .5 A. Bumstead . . . .3 S.Dickey .0
E. Libaire 3-9 G.B.Wilson... .2J-7J A. E. Skinner. . .2-5 B. R. Ewing... .21-21
1893
.51 J. Hewins .5 R. L. Ross .2 B. R. Ewing . . . .1
E. Libaire 3 -8JT. Spaulding. . . .2-7 A. E. Skinner.. .3-5 E.P.Roberts.. .21-31
1894
J. Binion .11 S. M. Ballou.... . 4J A. Bumstead. . . .2 W. V. Belden. . •21
A. M. Price . li-3 W. L. Van Kleech41-9 R. L. Ross .4 -6 E. B. Seymour. .31-6
1895
A. M. Price .3 A.W.Ryder... .4J L. Arnstein. . . . .11 A.R.Elmer.... .0
I. Ross .5-8 E. E. Southard. .4-81 W. M. Murdoch 2- 31E. B. Seymour ..4-4
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m 1896
A. W. Parker. . . .1 A. W. Ryder. . . .4 F. A. Lehlbach. . 11 E. B. Seymour. . .3
A. M. Price 3i-4JE. E. Southard. .6-10 W. M. Murdoch. .21-4 W. W. Young. . .21-51
1897
A. S. Meyer .41 J. Hewins .4 L.A.Cook .3 D.T.Dana .0
G. 0. Seward . . . .2- 61E. E. Southard. .6 -10 W. M. Murdoch 11-41W. W. Young. . .3-3
1898
K. G. Falk .4J C. Arensberg. . . .4 L.A.Cook .1 J.A.Ely .1
A. S. Meyer 4 -8JE. E. Southard 6 -10 A. M. Webb 11-21A. S.Weston... .2-3
1899
K. G. Falk..... . .4 E.R.Perry.... .5 L.A.Cook .4 J.C.Henley.... .1
F. H. Sewall .4i-84C. T. Rice 4 -9 J. M. Morgan. .. . 1 -5 J. B. Hunt .11-21
1900
K. G. Falk .2 E.R.Perry.... .11 J. F. Sawin. ... .1 J.B.Hunt .11
F. H. Sewall.... 2J C.T.Rice .21 H. C. Russ .0 J.C.Henley.... .1
R. C. Schroeder. ..1J A. J. Fotch .1 E. B. Adams. . . . 11 A. S. Weston. . . .2
H. A. Keeler .2J-8JW.G. Clerk.... 1-6 C. A. Roberts.. .1 -31R,Ely .11-6
• 1901
F. H. Sewall.... .11 C. T. Rice... -. . .2 J. F. Sawin .1 J.B.Hunt -11
H. A. Keeler. . . . .21 G.E.Hyde.... .2 E.B.Adams... .11 J. H. Hankinson.O
B. R. VonSholly . 2 W. Catchings. . . . 1 C. A. Roberts. . .2 A. J. Pilgram. . . •11
G. W. Tucker. . . . J-6iL. P. Carr . 1 -51 H. C. Russ .3 -71J. H. Dodd 1H1
1902
F. H. Sewall. . . .1 C.T.Rice .21 E.B.Adams... .2 C. S. Richardsonll
H. A. Keeler .2 P. W. Bridgman.li J. F. Sawin .1 J. H. Hankinsor >• 1
G. W. Tucker. . . .3 W.C.Clark.... .1 E.Hull .2 L. H. Bissell. . . .0
F. B. Barshall.. .li-7iL. P. Carr .1-6 N. Hull 2-7 A. J. Pilgram.. . - H-31
1903
G. W, Tucker.. . . \\ P. W. Bridgman .2 E.B.Adams... .21 L. M.SchoonmakerO
R. Schroeder.. . . . i L. P. Carr 3 A. Sandiford. . . .1 T. C. Mowry . . . .11
F. B. Barshall... .11 Q. A. Brackett . . 2 U. Mather .3 W.M.Ward... .2
A. Lasinzk 1-41 G. T. McClure. . .2-9 H. Palmer 1-7 P. M. Brasher. . .0 -3J
1904
J. Tolins .21 G. T. McClure. . .3 W. N. Woodbury2 T. C. Mowry . . . .2
G. W. Tucker. . . .2 Q. A. Brackett . .3 C.H.Owen.... .11 W.M.Ward... .2
A. Lasinzk . i S. W. Howland. .11 A.S.Jameson.. . 1 S. F. Nelson.... .1
L. J.Wolff . 1-5J P. W. Bridgman. 1-81 C. P. Kimball. . .0-4 C.Williams.... .1 -6
27
1905
1906
SUMMARY.
1892 .' 9 7J 5 2J
1893 84 7 5 3J
1894 , 3 9 6 6
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1895 8J 34
4
8
1896. 4J 10 54
4
1897 64 10 4J
3
1898 8J 10 24
3
14
1899 84
9
5
1900 84 34
6
6
1901 64 54 74 4J
1902 74 34
9 6
1903 44 34
7
1904 54 84
4
1905 6
94
6
4
1906 114 34
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The eligibility rule governing the "C. H. Y. P." tournaments reads as follows;
No player can compete in more than four tournaments. Any student to be eligible must
be an undergraduate, taking the full Academic Course, or the regular Scientific Course, or else
be in the Law, Medical or Theological School, or taking postgraduate course; and, not an un
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dergraduate, must have previously taken a regular degree such as B. A. or B. S., from the col
lege he represents. No graduate can be eligible for more than three years after his graduation
nor after seven years after his first matriculation.
State Chess Association has this year been necessitated by the fact that Wash
ington's Birthday, falling on Friday, could be availed of for the cable match.
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The board of managers has therefore decided to hold the meeting at Reisen-
weber's Hotel, corner Eighth Ave. and 58th St., New York City, on Lincoln's
Birthday, February 12.
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both the Brooklyn Chess Club and the City of London Chess Club are bent on get
ting together winning teams. The last two matches in 1902 and 1903 were both
won by America, and another win will assure to this country, permanent reten
tion of the trophy. The cable match committee here, consisting of R. P. Mes-
siter, S. B. Chittenden and S. H. Cragg, has decided to have this end of the
match played from the headquarters of the Brooklyn Chess Club in the Thomas
Jefferson Building, 4 and 5 Court Square, Brooklyn.
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Guenther 1 3
Tour of F. J. Marshall.
Because of going to press quite early with the February issue and the fur
ther fact that not all the reports have reached this office, we postpone publica
tion of the summary of the balance of Marshall's tour for a month. The March
number will contain the last instalment, including his trip to New England.
Secretaries of the clubs visited are in the meantime requested to furnish all miss
ing data.
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George S. O'Flyn.
Spy-Chess.
"There is nothing new under the sun." So goes the familiar saying. Ex
ception, however, must be taken on behalf of a slightly modified style of chess
just introduced. SPY-CHESS is the name of a novelty, which bids fair to af
ford plenty of excitement to all players of the ordinary game and to those few,
too, who have wearied a bit of the ancient form.
Briefly, the change consists in the addition on each side of two "spies"
and as many corresponding pawns to the regulation forces on the board. Thus
in SPY-CHESS there are twenty pieces or men on a side, instead of sixteen.
A board of 10 squares by 8, therefore, becomes necessary, the "spies" being placed
upon the two middle squares between the King and Queen. To thus ruthlessly
separate the royal pair may be in questionable taste, but it is the author's dic
tum.
Now, as to the powers of this new piece;
combining in part the privileges of the rook
and bishop, that to move either across or
is,
diagonally, its scope nevertheless limited to
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two squares in any direction. For instance:
Placing a "spy" on Q3, then controls the
it
following squares — QKt, QKt3, QKto, Q5,
KB5, KB3, KB, and In other words,
Q.
it
avoids all the points within the same radius
that knight, placed on that square, Q3,
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out particular line of tactics, but leave this to the surer process of evolution.
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insight into a position, succeeded in worsting the champion in brilliant style. The time limit
was twenty seconds to a move.
At the annual election of officers of the Manhattan Chess Club, the following were elected
for the year: — Aristides Martinez, president; R. W. Ferguson, vice president; C. H. Hatheway,
recording secretary; M. Humphreys, corresponding secretary; A. LeVino, treasurer. Directors —
W. M. DeVisser, P. Saulson, F. T. Llewellyn, F. Strauss, A. S. Meyer and A. A. Beling.
J.
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White. White.
Mate in three. Mate in three.
Problem No. 226.— By J. C. J. Wainwright, Problem No. 227.— By J. Kohtz and C. Kock-
Somerville, Mass. (Original.) elkorn. "The Roman Problem."
Black. Black.
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White. White.
Mate in two. Mate in four.
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Problem No. 228.— Tourney. No. 53. Problem No. 229.— Tourney No 54.
Motto: '-Luda." Motto: "Purity and Economy."
Black. Black.
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White White
Mate in three. Mate in three.
Problem No. 230— Tourney No. 55. Problem No 231— Tonrney No. 56.
Motto: "Sirius." Motto: "Carillon."
Black. Black..
White White.
Mate in three. Mate in three
Problem Chat.
In order to insert a few original contributions this month necessary to curtail the usual
is
it
instalment of tourney problems. Those given are in light and novel vein.
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Problem No. 224 was specially contributed as joint composition by its famous authors.
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The leading idea originally and masterfully rendered, when its conjunction with the brilliant
is
Problem No. 225, a three-move example of the "Four-Way-Out" theme, clever in the ac
is
curacy of its play throughout; this being the author's special claim of merit.
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Problem No. 226 supports Mr. Alain C. White's claim in his latest book, Tours de Force
sur I'Echiquier, a notice of which appears below — that the construction of "task problems"
sometimes leads to the production of an ideal rendering of an idea. Mr. Wainwright states that
his above rendering of the white "Knight's Tour" of eight squares was "the result of varied sug
gestions" in the works of others.
We may add that to produce the "Knight's Tour" without a single dual is a very difficult
feat. Many splendid and complicated versions of the idea exist, notably an early composition
by S. Loyd. If No. 226 fails in a measure to satisfy one's love of intricacy and subtlety, it is at
all events l he most economical and cleverly poised rendering we have seen. The positions of the
white Knight at B8 and Black Knight at R2 are noteworthy, and a feature taken from a previous
version by C. A. Stubbs, of St. John, N. B.
Problem No. 227 is given as an introduction to remarks, next month, upon the so-called "Ro
man Idea," and readers are requested to carefully study the solution. A couple of years ago
Messrs. Kohtz and Kockelkorn composed and dedicated this four-mover to Senor A. Guglielmetti,
of Rome, from which fact the idea contained was named. The famous authors consider the
strategy illustrated absolutely original with them, and have composed some thirty versions of it.
The idea is that in the position as it stands white can apparently mate in three moves by means of
1 Q— K2, 2 B— Q3, etc. The only defence is 1 B— Kt4; followed by BxP! and the object of the
key move is to direct the defence of this Bishop in such a manner that in returning to capture the
white King's Pawn it places itself en prise— e. g. — 1 Kt — Q6, BxKt; 2 Q — K2, B — B5;! (to play
BxP in case of 3 B — Q3) 3 PxB (the Bishop was forced to go en prise if attempting the original
defense,) 3 KxP; 4 Q — K5 mate. An interesting discussion upon the merits and originality
of this idea is going on here, and in England, and we will deal with the subject again next month.
On Christmas Eve, 1905, problem composers and editors throughout the world were agre -
ably surprised by receipt of a beautifully got up collection of "King-in-the-Corner" problems.
A gift from the author, Mr. Alain C. White, the most prolific writer on the problem art alive to-day.
This book is now widely known and appreciated.
On last Christmas Eve Mr. White duplicated his generosity by the universal gift of a splendid
volume of two-move "special theme problems," entitled Tours de Force, Sur I'Echiquier. This
is a highly instructive work, as a description of the features of every problem contained, with an
essay upon "task problems," is given in the English language. There are 232 problems; fifty-two
of these being illustrations of an article by Mr. J. C. J. Wainwright, upon the "twelve mates of
Queen" theme. The solutions are given in the simple French notation, which is clearly elucidated.
We will frequently have occasion to quote from this most valuable collection, the entire ar
rangement of which is absolutely perfect. Mr. White is at present residing in Menton, Franc », and
is engaged upon volumes dealing with Pawn promotions, and Pawn takes Pawn en passant problems,
in addition to his tremendous undertaking of compiling a Problem Anthology dealing with the
greatest problems composed throughout the world during the last ten years.
Senor Andres Sandoval, chess editor of the Mexican Journal, El Pais, has just issued in neatly
bound book form the first fifty problems published in his column. The book is dedicated to
Messrs. Alain C. White, Henry M. Barry and Dr. Joaquin L. Vallejo, the judges in El Pais' current
international three-mover problem tourney, and can be obtained at the trifling cost of 50 cents,
by addressing Senor A. Sandoval, Segunda de San Lorenzo, 19, Mexico City, Mexico. The prob
lems are all by famous authors, and an interesting introduction mentions each individually.
Mr. S. S. Blackburne, the well known New Zealand chess expert, is at present in London,
England, where he is engaged in getting out a valuable work to be entitled: "Problem Terms and
Themes." There is so much general confusion among solvers regarding technical problem terms,
that this book, illustrated by 200 diagrams, will gratify a long felt want.
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L. Uedemann. . 1 0 — 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 114
Harry F. Lee. . . 0 0 o — 0 0 i! i 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1131
J. Winter 0 0 1 1 — 0 1: 0 I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1131
E. F. Schrader. . 0 0 0 1 1 — 0 1 1131
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The next place of meeting will be Excelsior. This meeting has been the
most successful one held at Excelsior, and the members were so well pleased with
the location that they were willing to go there another year. The weather was
delightful ; the shade of the trees and the cool Lake breezes would make it so any
way. The meeting was held in the town-hall, the same as two years ago, while
the Sampson house not only gave the members of the Association comfortable
quarters at a very reasonable price, but also contributed to the funds of the Asso
ciation.
The Cornell trophy, after two years' delay, has been secured, and will be
presented to the winner. The trophy is a handsome three-handled silver loving
cup on a wooden pedestal. On one face of the cup is noted the fact that it is pre
sented to the Western Chess Association by Mr. Frank B. Cornell, of Excelsior,
Minn. On a second face of the cup is a list of the champions of the Association
since its formation, beginning with the year 1900, down to 1906. The third face
is reserved for the names of the winners of the cup from now on. When anyone
has won it two successive years, it becomes the permanent property of such win
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ner, and Mr. Cornell has generously offered to present the Association with an
other in that event. In recognition of Mr. Cornell's liberality, he was elected an
honorary life member of the Association.
Teichmann 4 1 Spielmann . . . 21 1\
'
Vidmar 4 1 Berge 21 31
Wolf 4 2 Janowski. . . . 2 4
Rubinstein 31 1J Olland. 2 4
Duras 31 21 Chotimirski. 11 41
Schlechter 31 2\ Tschigorin. . H 41
Salwe 3J 2\ Cohn. 1 5A
Leonhardt 3 2 Johner 0 6
Niemzowitsch 3 2
Later —After thirteen rounds, Maroczy and Rubinstein were tied at 9 won
and 3 lost, next in order being Vidmar, 8 to 3 ; Schlechter and Teichmann, each
71 to 41; Duras and Niemzowitsch, each 7 to 5; Mieses, Salwe and Wolf, each
7 to 6.
Dr. G. F. Adair, formerly of Chicago and now stationed at Fort Wood in the harbor of New
York, is the latest player to win the continuous handicap tournament of the Brooklyn Chess Club,
which remains as popular as ever with the members. Dr. Adair's percentage was .700. Charles
Curt won second prize with .672 and W. C. Bixby third with .639. Dr. J. R. Taber obtained the
special prize for winning the most games, his aggregate being five hundred and sixty-three. One
of the new members of the club, now competing in this event, is Magnus Smith of Winnipeg, and
champion of Canada. Mr. Smith is associated editorially with Lasker's Chess Magazine and ex
pects to stay permanently in the American Metropolis. Still another competitor, who occasion
ally indulges in a game "for tickets" is W. E. Napier.
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12 6 13*
J. J. McGrath \\\ C. C. Gregg
4J
<b\ 131
W. H. Carothers, Jr . . . . 11 7 L. F. Rainwater. . . . 4^ 131
A.B.Smith
34,
11 7 P. Vaughan 144
J. H. Jones 10 8 J. H. Stevens 17*
4
J. I. Sturdivant 10 8
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Among the 75 games which are published in the first part of the book of the Second Ostend
Congress is a drawn battle, presenting sundry changing phases. It was fought by Herr Marco
and Herr Duras; and in the last of a long series of interesting notes, Herr Marco points out that in
games of chess "chance often governs almost as much as in games of roulette." Nor, he continues,
is there anything surprising in this. "Allowing for the pressure of the time limit, the probability
that in any given critical position a chess master will select the best move, may be put at 0.9.
Again, the probability that the correct moves both for White and for Black will be made 5, 10, 20
50 times in succession will be the 10th, 20th, 40th 100th successive powers of 0.9.
With the help of a table of logarithms, it is easy to show that the values of such powers of frac
tions diminish very rapidly, and the probability of continuously finding the correct move dimin
ishes in quite an alarming way. Now, take into account — physical weakness, exhaustion after a
protracted struggle, tendency to lightheartedness when in a favorable position, tendency to de
jection when in a critical position, and it will become evident that absolute correctness is an ideal
after which everybody strives, but to which nobody attains, or ever will attain. — The A ustralasian.
"Bohemia" mentions that in the gymnasium at Komitz, in West Prussia, Dr. Bethe, the
rector, is now teaching chess as an optional subject. The time which he devotes to giving chess
lessons is two hours weekly, and his class is attended by 24 scholars. — The Chess Amateur.
G. A. Helbach won the first prize in the tournament recently concluded at the St. Petersburg
Chess Club.
requires three pieces to hold it fast. (e) Amongst a number of tempting combi
(fc) A timely threat, which gives him mo- nations R — R6 would have been better, as
mentari'y the attack. it obviously gives more range to the Rook.
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—
(/) Q QB would probably have won easily a winning advantage.
it appears.
(e) An excellent move. The remainder
(g) Probablythe only move to prevent im of the game bears the stamp of Janowski 'a
mediate disaster. usual elegant treatment of positions contain
(h) A fighting game, in which both players ing latent possibilities.
made a spirited bid for victory. A closer
(/) Decisive. The Rook comes into play
examination, which is impossible during the
with fatal effect.
tournament, would perhaps reveal further
interesting features. FOUR KNIGHTS' GAM
Janowski Burn Janowski Burn
VIENNA-OPENING White Black White Black
Tschigorin Janowski Tschigorin Janowski 1 P— K4 P— K4 12 PxP KtxP
White Black White Black 2 Kt— KB3 Kt— QB3 13 P— QB3 B— QB4
1 P— K4 P— K4 14 Q— R5 Kt— Kt3 3 Kt— B3 Kt— B3 14 B— B2 BxKt
2 Kt— QB3 B— B4 15 B—Kt3 4 B-Kt5 B— Kt5 15 QxB Kt(Q4)B5
QxP
3 B — B4 Kt— QB3 16 Kt— B3 B— R4 5 Castles Castles 16 R— Q Q— B2(a)
4 P— Q3 P— Q3 17 Q— B3 BxKtch 6 P— Q3 P— Q3 17 R— K B— Q2
5 B— K3 B—Kt3 18 PxB Castles 7 Kt— K2 Kt— K2 18 QBxKt KtxB
6 Kt— Q5 Kt— B3(a) 19 Q— Q3 Q— B3 8 Kt — Kt3 P— B3 19 R— K7 QR-Q
7 B— KKt5 B—K3 20 CastlesQR Kt— K2 9 B— R4 Kt— Kt3 20 QR— Q KR— K(6)
8 KtxKtch PxKt 21 R— Q2 Q— R5 10 P— Q4 PxP 21 QxB Resigns
9 B— R4 BxB 22 K— Kt2 P— Q4(/) 11 KtxP P— Q4
10 PxB R— KKt(6) 23 KR— Q R— Q3
11 Q— R5 Q— K2 24 PxP R— Kt3ch Notes by L. Hoffer.
12 Kt— K2(c) Q— K3 Resigns
13 QxRP(d) Kt— K2(e)
(a) Black's inconsistency brings retribution.
Notes by L. Hoffer.
Up to here he changed off pieces, whilst when
— White consents to the exchange of Queens —
(a) 6. . . .Kt B3 is regarded as an in
different move. Janowski however, is of a which probably was the best move for Black-
different opinion. the offer is declined. It would not be
credited that the game would be hopelessly
(6) Also of doubtful value. lost five moves later.
(c) 12 QxRP, Castles; 13 Q— B4ch, would If 21 RxB,
(6) The move looks plausible.
have given white a marked advantage.
then 21 RxR; 22 QxR, QxQ; 24 RxQ, R—
{d) Just a move too late. Now Black is K8 mate. But White has the resource of the
not only out of danger, but he has probably beautiful move 21 QxB.
Speaking of Governor Stokes of New Jersey, a former chess champion of that state, the New
York Tribune says:
Governor Edward Casper Stokes of New Jersey was at one time a teacher in a village school.
He has proved himself one of the most energetic executives the tate has had. A constitutional
provision prevents the Govenor, who is now in the last year of his term, from succeeding him
self, and some of his friends have urged him to become a candidate for the Republican nomination
for Vice-President next year.
Professional chess may be as lucrative an occupation for a proficient as any other of the
learned professions, but only for a time, and a very short time indeed- — probably something like
five or 10 years — then what? One has not built up a practice, and one would be totally unfitted
for ordinary business, and, alas, there tre no old age pensions! Why, you can almost reckon on
your fingers all the Englishmen who have made enough out of chess to become liable to the In
come-tax authorities since that beneficent tax was first imposed. Many others in years gone by
it,
have tried and been nearly starved into doing something else. Chess unlike other pastimes,
is
there barely any gate-money, and to witness an important match worse than sitting out an
is
is
After the next move of the serf, which seemed to hinder nothing, the Caliph pushed the Pawn
and claimed another Queen, checking.
"Nay, brother of my heart, it may not be so," protested the serf, "for two Queens at the
same time no man may have."
"According to the law I may have all the Queens obtainable," replied Ben Ezra, "as those of
authority shall bear witness; and this I will not gainsay, but leave it to those of knowledge in the
circumstances."
"Nay, but that would be silly indeed," rejoined the serf, "and the battle would be reduced to
a ridiculous struggle for new mistresses rather than a combat of the Shah and his army. '
But the Jandrim, closely observing, interposed to the Caliph,
"Truly, young sir, to avoid useless bickering, why not take a Castle instead, which perhaps'
may answer your purpose equally well."
"A Castle it is then," returned the Caliph "and likewise check to your King."
The serf looked long and carefully at the new position and at last seeing that he must imme
diately succumb, said,
"Brother, I surrender the battle, but I would advise thee, before engaging in further play in
the resorts, to first learn thoroughly the rules of play, in which thou appearest strangely deficient."
"The same to thee, brother, for, by the Prophet, thou seemest to me but a Duffer and a car
penter at the game," retorted Ben Ezra, with more heat than judgment.
"Nay, brother of a dog, those epithets will I resent with violence," exclaimed the serf, as he
made to strike the Caliph with his clenched hand.
But the Jandrim, watchful of the altercation, interposed his arm, which received the blow.
And having all three quickly risen from the table, Ben Ezra smote the serf upon the side of his
face nearest the neck, in such manner that he toppled and fell heavily to the floor, overturning the
table en passant and scattering pieces and drinking cups in all directions.
Upon this came the Keeper, hurriedly and angry, to demand what such disturbance might
mean; to him the Jandrim instantly replied,
"This son of a dog not only resented his defeat at the chess with a blow, but also cursed Allah
as the cause of his loss; so that my fellow here was fain to smite him in return, with the result thou
seest."
"In such case," returned the Keeper, "the dog of an infidel shall be further beaten with staves
and cast into the street."
"Nay," spake the Jandrim, "even let him go in peace, being already fitly punished, and I
shall requite thee with a coin for the damage done."
Which came duly to pass, the serf gathering himself dazedly up and departing hastily, while
the Keeper, with a deep obeisance, accepted the proffered coin.
As the Caliph was as yet unaccustomed to late hours, the Jandrim now proposed that they re
turn at once to the royal court, which was done accordingly, without further adventure of any sort.
"That was easy enough," said the Caliph, while they were on the way.
"Yea, most worshipful," replied the Jandrim, "it was a soft thing."
And as they entered the court of the palace by a private way, Ben Ezra remarked, with a
yawn,
"Perchance we shall again invade the city for other trials at the noble game of the Shah."
/ —J. W. DeA.
New officers have been elected by the Baltimore Chess Association as follows: President,
John Hinrichs; vice-president, J. H. Evans;secretary, Harry E. Garner; treasurer, H. G. Dallam;
executive committee: Messrs. Torsch, Uhthoff, Becker, Harding, Newton and Eastman. Tour
nament committee: Messrs. Melamet, Baker and the president, ex-officio. Membership commit
tee: Messrs. Baker, Adler and Garner.
The Columbia Chess Club of Philadelphia has closed its annual tournament, W. A. Ruth win
ning first prize; H. L. Bauder, second; and N. T. Whitaker, third.
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P. N. C. C. A. Gambit Tournament.
A gambit tourney by mail and restricted to 81 players is the novelty an
nounced by G. H. Walcott of 1140 Columbus Ave., Boston, Mass., who is now di
recting the affairs of the Pillsbury National Correspondence Chess Association.
Entries close on October 1. It is intended to have nine sections of nine players
each, the winners to play off in a final round. The results will be determined by
the Sonneborn-Berger system of scoring.
The gambits to be played in this tournament are the Evans Gambit, 1 P-K4,
P-K4, 2 KKt-B3, QKt-B3, 3 B-B4, B-B4, 4 P-QKt4, BxKtP; the King's Gam
bit, P-K4, P-K4, 2 P-KB4, PxP; the Vienna Gambit, 1 P-K4, P-K4, 2 QKt-B
1
3, QKt-B3, 3 P-B4, PxP; and the Danish Gambit, 1 P-K4, P-K4, 2 P-Q4, PxP;
3 P-QB3, PxP.
The prizes will be the Association medals. For the winner of the tourna
ment, a gold medal. For the player with the next best score, a silver medal. To
the other seven players in the finals, a bronze medal to each who finishes his full
schedule of games. The tournament is open to i ny member of the Association
upon the payment of the customary fee of fifty cents.
H. W. Moore 7 3 H. W. Wilson 3 7
H. W. Craig 6J 3i W. Chapman 1 9
J. G. B. Pinney b\ 4i- F. Jacques 1 9
A.M.Harvey 4J 5J
Marshall's Tour.
Having been disappointed in our efforts to complete the record of the tour made by F. J.
Marshall under the auspices of the Bulletin last winter, we now give such items as have been
sent to us by the secretaries of the clubs visited during the latter part of his journey, together with
a selection of the games which opponents were fortunate enough to win from or draw with the
master, and for which the successful players, in recognition of their performances, have been
awarded the special prizes offered by this magazine.
January 15 — Bangor Chess Club Bangor, Me.Winner: Dr. W. H. Simmons (2); best game:
C. L. Clark; other opponents: Dr. W. H. Simmons, Dr. T. J. Murphy, W. F. Curran, W. B. Has-
sard, Dr. 0. Seavey, Bartlett Brooks, G. F. Moody, A. S. Allen and L. C. Mann of Forman, North
Dakota. Total: Marshall won 17; lost 2.
January 19 — Hartford Chess Club, Hartford, Conn. Drawn: Professor J. W. Raymond,
Axel Wahlenberg (Sufneld), George E. Avery, Dr. W. G. Downes; best game: Professor Raymond.
January 18— Providence Chess Club, Providence, R. I. Winner, S. Goldstein; drawn: Hugo
Bruel, S. H. Easton, H. T. Grant, H. Rosenberg, H. N. Sweet, F. H. White. Total: Marshall won
14,' lost 1, drew 6.
Dr. C. A. Mills of Cleveland, O., won two games from Marshall'while in that city, where the latter con
tested two rounds of fourteen games each. Beyond this we have no information, despite repeated application
to obtain it.
(a) Taking a "flyer," but the adversary re ter the KB file is opened, every vestige of ad
sents the liberty and cleverly proves its un vantage inherent in the first move disappears
soundness.
and a draw is the natural conclusion.
(6) Black can readily afford this; as he gets
ample material for the rook and pawns. RUY LOPEZ.
(Played at Providence January 18.)
(c) And now black has absolutely nothing Marshall Goldstein Marshall Goldstein
to fear and, barring accidents on either side, W hile Black White Black
must win through sheer superiority of weap 1 P— K4 P— K4 28 P— Kt3 R— Qoch
ons. 2 Kt— KB3 Kt— QB3 27 K— B3 BxR
3 B— Kto Kt— b3 28 KxR R— K
(d) The accident transpires and the game 4 P— Q4 KtxKP 2(1 R— K R— K5ch
comes to a sudden stop. 5 P— Qo Kt— Q3 30 K— B3 B— B6
6 B— R4 Kt— K2 31 RxR BxR
CENTER GAMBIT. 7 KtxP Kt— Kt3 32 K— Q4 P— Q3
(Played in Providence, January 18.) 8 KtxKt RPxKt 33 P— B3 P— KKt4
Marshall Grant Ma rshall Grant 9 Kt— B3 34 B— R4 B— Kt7
White Black Q— B3
White Black 10 B— K3 Kt— B4 35 P— R4 PxP
1 P— K4 P— K4 26 P— B4 RxP 11 Q— K2 KtxB 36 PxP B— B6
2 P— Q4 PxP 27 Q— B2 Q— Q2 12 QxKt Q— K2 37 K— K3 BxP
3 P— QB3 Kt— QB3 2S P— B5 R— R3 13 Kt— K4 1— KB4 38 K— B4 BxP
4 PxP B— Kt5ch 29 R— K7 QxP 14 Kt— Kt5 QxQch 39 B— Q7 B— K3
5 Kt— QB3 Kt— B3 30 QxQ PxQ 15 PxQ B— K2 40 B— B6 P— Q4
6 P— Ko Kt— K5 31 RxQBP R— Kt3ch 16 Kt— K6 B— Q3 41 P— Kt4 P— R4
7 Q— Q3 P— Q4 32 K— B P— QR3 17 CastlesQR K— K2 42 PxP PxP
8 PxPe.p. KKtxQP 33 R— K5 R— KB3 18 Kt— B4 K— B3 43 B— R4 P— B4
9 Kt— B3 Castles 34 R(B7)-B5 K— Kt2 19 P— KR3 R— K 44 B— Kt5 P— Q5
10 B—K2 B— KB4 35 RxP RxR 20 K— Q2 R— K5 45 PxP PxP
11 Q— Q Kt — K5 36 RxR P— QR4 21 B— Kt3 BxKt 46 B— R4 B— B5
12 B— Q2 R— K 37 R— Q5 P— R5 22 PxB RxP 47 P— R5 B—K7
13 KtxKt BxKt 38 R— Q2 P— R6 23 QR— K P— Kt3 48 B— Q7 BxP
14 Castles Q— Q3 39 R— R2 K— Kt.3 24 R— K8 B— Kt2 40 BxP P— Kt4ch
15 BxB KtxB 40 K— Kt2 K— Kt4 25 R— K2 B— R3 50 K— K4 B— B6rh
16 P— QR3 Kt— B7 41 K— B3 R— R5 and white resigns.
17 R— B BxKt 42 K— K3 K— Kt5
18 BxB KtxQP 43 P— B3ch K— Kt4 RUY LOPEZ.
19 BxP QR— Kt 44 R— Kt2ch K— B4 (Playea at Providence . January 18.)
20 B— B3 RxP 45 R— R2 K— K4 Marshall White Ma rshall White
21 R— B4 R— Q7 46 P— B4ch RxP White Black White Black
22 Q— R4 KtxBch 47 RxP 1 P— K4 P— K4 13 B— Kt3 Q— B3
23 PxKt R— R 2 Kt— KB3 Kt— QB3 14 Kt— B3 B— Q2
24 R— K P— Kt3 Drawn 3 B— Kt5 Kt— Q5 15 Q— K P— KP4
25 QR— K4 R— Q6 4 KtxKt PxKt 16 Q— Kt3 B— Q3
5 Castles B— B4 17 P— QR4 Castles
DANISH GAMBIT. 6 P— Q3 Kt— K2 IS Q— Kt5 P— P2
{Played at Providence, January 18.) 7 P— KB4 P— QB3 10 P— Eo P— R3
Marshall Eastern Marshall Easton 8 B— R4 Kt— Kt3 20 Q— Q2 R— B
White Black White Black 9 P— B5 Kt— K4 21 Kt— Kt5 R— B3
1 P— K4 P— K4 20 P— B4 P— B3 10 B— B4 P— Q3 22 P— R4 B— K
2 P— Q4 PxP 21 Kt— B3 QR— B 11 Kt— Q2 Q— R5 23 R— B2 B— K2
->->
P— K
3 P— QB3 PxP Q— B2 12 BxKt PxB Drawn
4 B— B4 Kt— KB3 23 QR— K2 KR— K
5 KtxP B— Kto 24 PxP BPxP Honors may fairly be considered even for,
6 Kt— K2 Castles 25 Q— Q3 B— Q2
7 B— Kt5 P— Q3 26 Kt— Q5 RxR although few exchanges have taken place,
8 Castles KB— B4 27 Q-R QxKt both sides are practically at bay.
9 Kt— Q5 QKt— Q2 2S Q— R5 Q— B4
10 K— R P— KR3 29 QxPch K— Kt QUEEN'S GAMBIT DECLINED.
11 B— P4 P— KKt4 30 P— QR3 R— KB
12 B— KKt3 KtxP 31 P— KR3 B— B3 (Playea at Cincinr ati, Nov. 17, 1906.)
P— QB3 32 P— Kt4 B— Q5 Marshall Dr. Keenei - Marshall Dr. Keeney
13 Q— B2 White Black White Black
14 QxKt PxKt 33 BxP BxPch
15 KBxP Kt— B3 34 K— R2 QB— B3 1 P— Q4 P— Q4 15 Q— Bo P— KKt3
16 QR— Q K— R 35 QxRch QxQch 2 P— QB4 P—K3 16 Q— R3 Kt— Kt3
17 B— B2 KtxB 36 BxQ KxB 3 Kt— QB3 Kt— KB3 17 B— Kt3 Q— B2
18 RxKt B— K3 37 K— Kt3 B— Kt2 4 B— Kt5 QKt— Q2 18 BxKt BxB
R— Q2 5 P— K3 B— K2 19 KtxP KtxKt
19 Q— K2 Drawn by consent.
6 Q— B2fa) Castles 30 BxKt BxB
RUY LOPEZ. 7 Kt— B3 P— Kt.3 21 RxB QR-Q
(Played at Providence, January 18.) 8 TxP PxP 22 RxR RxR
Marshall Sweet Marshall Sweet 9 B— Q3 P— QB4 23 P— QKt3 Q— R4(6)
White Black White Black 10 PxP PxP 24 P— K4 QxRP
1 P— K4 P— K4 13 K— R P— B3 11 R— Q B— Kt2 25 P— Ko B— K2
2 Kt— KB3 Kt— QB3 14 B— Q2 PxP 12 Castles R— K 26 Kt— R4 Q— K7
3 B—Kto Kt— IvB3 15 PxP ,B— K3 13 B— Kt5 P--QR3 27 Q— Kt3(c) R— Q8
4 P— Q4 PxP 16 RxRch QxR 14 B— R4 KR— B Resigns
5 Castles B— K2 17 R— K B Q— K2
6 P— Ko Kt— K5 IS Kt— R4 B— Kt3 (a) Another of Marshall's foibles, at one
7 KtxP Castles 19 P— QR3 P— B4 time much practiced by Showalter.
8 KtxKt KtPxKt 20 KtxB RPxKt for the loss of the
9 B— Q3 Kt— B4 21 P— B3 R— KB {b) Black is recompensed
10 Kt— B3 KtxB 22 RxRch QxR pawn by the greater freedom of his queen.
11 QxKt P— Q4 Drawn (c) White is wholly unaware of what. is
12 P— B4 B— B4ch
brewing for him and neglects to provide a
The game has been excellently defended by loophole for the king. However, his queen's
the senior player for Brown University. Af win was compromised in any event.
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Problem No. 283.— By Prof. J. Berger, Problem No. 284. — By Dr. Neils Hoeg.
From 200 Pawn Promotions.
Black. Black.
White White
Mate in three. Mate in three.
Problem No. 285— By W. A. Shinkman, End Game Study No. 28— By the
Grand Rapids, Mich. late G. Reichelm.
Black. Black..
White. White.
Mate in six. White to play and win.
Problem Chat.
Lasker's Chess Magazine for August makes a partial reply to our comments in Brooklyn Eagle
concerning the "solving championship," which Were in effect the same as those appearing in Aug
ust Bulletin. We claimed that Mr. J. A. Kaiser had won the solving "championship" mainly
upon his ability to "cook" problems, and that a number of solvers had actually solved every prob
lem in the contest. In reply to this Lasker's Magazine informs us that Mr. Kaiser won the solving
championship upon his superior ability to prove that "problems" given were not capable of any
solution!! This certainly is amusing, at least, as the term "cook" signifies an unsound problem,
and a problem with no solution is the worst sort of Junsound problem ! Hence obviously our state
ment was perfectly correct. "No solution" has always been regarded as a "cook," and always
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will be. A table is given showing in detail the score of the leading twelve contestants, and we ob
serve that even of this small number five solvers mastered the author's solution of every problem.
One other point mystifies us, when we read again the introductory paragraph to this contest, as
follows: "The art of solving a chess problem has made rapid advances of late, and solvers have
reduced problem solving to the exactitude of a science. The expert solver minutely dissects the
position, carefully studying the why and wherefore of each piece on the board, seeking to arrive at
the basic idea in the mind of the composer." Contrast this with the reply to our contention that
in the "championship" contest it was unwise to allow equal points for an author's solution or a
"cook": ; "We know of no characteristics by which one can detect an author's
solution under all circumstances that may arise. The "cook" may be vastly superior to the au
thor's intended solution. But no penalty should be imposed in such a manner that might possi
bly entail injustice. Hence we did not care to reward successful guessers." Personally we be
lieve there is a vast distinction between chess problem solving and guessing contests. In very few
cases on record has even a clever "cook" shown "the why and wherefore of (every) piece on the
board," and the solver has therefore a ready means of distinguishing the author's solution amongst
"cooks."
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In reply to our comment regarding the large number of unsound problems in the contest we
are told: "We did not examine the problems for purposes of finding 'cooks.' The large number
of 'cooks' which the solvers discovered was a great surprise to us. Mr. Barry's contention that
only sound problems should be used in a solving contest implies a degree of ability on the part of
those selecting them which we humbly confess we do not possess." The writer goes on to say that
the uncertainty of the soundness of a problem presents the most decisive test of a solver's ability.
In our article we advised "an occasional cook," to keep the solver alert, but not nearly as many
cooks as author's solutions in a solving contest. Extremes should be avoided. The remainder of
the above explanation we accept as it partly involves personal methods. In the belief that "cook
ing is not solving," we were well supported by contestants in and observers of the tournament
in question. A minor objection is made to our statement that there were 89 problems in the con
test. Beyond this our summary seems to have been accepted as correct. Lasker's Magazine
states that there were 108 in all, but on the other hand Mr. John G. Henderson, a problemist, in a
paper contributed to the current number of the magazine, containing advice to composers
and solvers, gives the number of problems in the championship contest as 7/,. Apparently it is
simply a difference of opinion, or of understanding, concerning the meaning of the word "problem.'
In passing from this interesting subject we are glad to note that our views upon the matter have
been supported by The British Chess Magazine, and St. Paul Dispatch. Our object in dis
cussing the matter so fully was to shed a better light upon the conduct of problem tourneys, in the
hope of improvements by unanimous consent.
Ow Synthetic Problem.
The Synthetic Problem, introduced in the July number, met with a warm reception, and to
judge by the number of correct solutions received with expressions of approval, this feature of the
Bulletin's problem department is likely to prove a very popular one. Solutions have arrived
from as far away as Honolulu, and the promised Roll of Honor of successful solvers of Synthetic
No. 1 appears below. Mr. Russell H. Ramsey, a clever composer, writes that this was his first at
tempt at Synthetics, and that our statement that they are "a barrel of fun" promises to prove true.
Beginning with Synthetic No. 2, given above, a record of the points made by solvers of these
studies will be kept. Scores will frequently appear, and suitable prizes will be awarded the three
solvers making the highest scores up to and including the issue for January, 1908.
Position No. 1 was easier to reconstruct than some that will follow, as the pieces all occupied
fixed positions, and none of the niceties of construction, such as avoiding "duals" and "cooks"
were present. There was really only one position, as above diagrammed. This, as noted by all
the solvers, could, of course be transposed to the other side of the board, but in that case as the
relative positions of all the pieces remain unchanged we consider it unnecessary to give the trans
position. In our contest one point will be allowed for the slightest sound alteration in a posi"
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tion. For example: if a Bishop could as well stand at QKt7 as QR8, the positions would be re
garded as different, and each count a point.
One point will be deducted for each position sent which contains a "cook" or a dual mating
move. Solvers should bear in mind that the printed solution of each problem is absolutely com
plete. A "catchy" point is that where a key move is given thus: R(R7) — K7, the diagram sub
mitted must show the necessity of specifying which Rook moved. The same applies to a mating
move. Also if a key reads, say, 1 Q — R, the fact that which R square is not specified shows that
only one is available. Inversely, if the key reads 1 Q — QR, the solver must send a position where
in either R square is available.
Speaking of the solution received from Honolulu reminds us of an interesting incident con
nected with the introduction of Synthetics into the Canadian Chess Magazine Checkmate, several
years ago. Dr. J. H. Graham, its editor and publisher, was requested to republish a two-mover
which had just appeared in a Honolulu paper. The issues containing the problem and its solu
tion were forwarded him, but only the latter came to hand. It was nearly time to go to press, and
there was no time to lose, so we half jokingly wrote the doctor to send us the solution of the prob
lem anyway. This he did, and by return mail we sent the problem itself, which duly appeared
in Checkmate, under its author's name. From then on Checkmate published Synthetics, without
stating the pieces used. They were solved and enjoyed by hosts of solvers.
We append our Roll of Honor for Synthetic No. 1.
. Roll of Honoh.
Rev. Gilbert Dobbs, Brownsville, Tenn.; Rev. Chas. Edwin Haskell, Plover, Iowa; Russell H.
Ramsey, Philadelphia, Pa.; W. E. Cogswell, No. Scituate, Mass.; G. E. Miller, Maplewood, Mass.;
C. C. Lee, Everett, Mass.; James H. White, Honolulu, Hawaii; W. J. Ferris, Newcastle, Del.; E. P.
Updegraff, Palisade, Colo.; Wm. E. Griffin, Kansas City, Mo.; Chas. E. Painter, Waverly, Kansas;
Wm. Rufus Pratt, Washington, D. C; Norman E. Whitaker, Philadelphia, Pa.; R. Howard Eisen-
Ardmore, Pa.
Synthetic Problem No. 2.
From the pieces and solution of a problem given below, reconstruct the position. There may
be no moves for black but those indicated, and neither may there be any duals or cooks in posi
tions submitted. Pieces, 8x2.
4 4
"2oo Bauernumwandlungs-Schachaufgaben."
As is well known, this was the novel title with which Mr. Alain C. White distinguished his
most recent addition to chess literature. We have already given selections from this most de
lightfully novel of all problem collections, and this month give a large selection. Synthetic No. 1
was taken from the book, and we draw attention to the fact that No. 281 was originally contrib
uted by its author to Checkmate in unsound form. The editor sent it to us, and we are responsible
for the above reconstruction of the author's idea. The best way to give examples from this book
is to take them at random, as there is not a position in the collection that has not a novel idea in
Pawn Promotion. No. 284 is a minor classic, while in No. 285 we have a six-mover joke, more
simple to solve than a two-mover!
End-Game No. 28 should be taken seriously. It is one of the finest by its lately lamented
author.
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We only regret that from the beginning the "Championship" contest resolved into more of a
test of "Cooking" than of Solving problems. The winner lacked 14 points of a clean score; but,
in common with a number of other solvers (the problem editor included) actually Solved every
problem in the contest that was capable of solution.
A brief summary of the principal features of the contest is given as a preface to a few general
suggestions upon the conduct of so'ving tourneys.
1. Number of problems in contest 89
2. Number of points possible 552
3. Number "of points for Solving 292
4. Numbe of points for Cooking 260
5. Number of "Cooks" d scovered 72
6. Number of unsound problems-. 35
" contest
The original announcement of this "Championship gave a promise of scientific
solving, as follows: — The art of solving a chess problem has made rapid advances of late, and
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almost every country can boast of solvers who have reduced problem solving to the exactitude
of a science. The expert solver no longer shifts the pieces about until he ultimately strikes upon
the intended solution; but, instead, he minutely dissects the position, carefully studying the why
and wherefore of each piece on the board, seeking to arrive at the basic idea in the mind of the
composer."
Of course this scientific solving can only apply to the composer's scientifically constructed
solution and not to flaws— errors of construction — represented by "Cooks" i unintended solutions).
For this reason it was disappointing to find nearly half of the positions given to decide the solv
ing championship prove unsound to an amazing degree. Before the contest began we pointed
out that a solver's ability to test the integrity of a position should be occasionally put to a test.
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But the integrity of a position is affected by a single "Cook.
An occasional "Cook" sometimes proves necessary to separate solvers' scores; especially
where the number of moves, or calibre of the problems given, has been restricted.
But there are so many solvers who find no pleasure in searching for a number of "Cooks" to
the same problem that such unsound positions should be avoided as much as possible in conduct
ing solving contests. For many years it has been customary to hold solving contests in connect
ion with problem tourneys, whenever possible, and The British Chess Magazine has conducted
some notable competitions of this kind, for valuable prizes and medals. But competing prob
lems in a three-mover tourney are not satisfactory material to decide the solving supremacy,
as shown in the present case, where the "Championship '-— which cannot be taken seriously —
has been awarded mainly upon the ability to "Cook" and re-"Cook" such problems.
We do not believe it possible, or at all events practicable, to determine the solving champion
ship; but at all events, such a contest should be decided upon actual Solving superiority not
upon minute post mortem analysis. Here it is interesting to quote from the editorial comments
by Dr. E. Lasker, upon the result of his solving contest: "Of 77 problems from our Three Move
Problem Tourney, which were published in this tournament, it was found that 31 were "Cooked".
We believe this to be a much larger percentage of unsound problems than what is considered to be
the average. The conclusion to which we are bound to come is that solvers who have an interest
in thoroughly analyzing a problem are much more able to discover flaws than Judges who re
ceive all the problems in a batch with marked solutions, whose duty is confined to searching after
beauty, construction and ideas. What other conclusion can we come to when we find such well
known problemists, Judges and Solvers like Berger, Carpenter) Barry, etc., overlook "Cook"
after "Cook" as they did in pur Solving tournament? As a result of this contest we believe that
30 per cent of all published problems are unsound, and 10 per cent of the prize winners of the last
ten years are defective."
In reply to this we would say that most problem tourney judges realize that only by Solving
a problem can one thoroughly appreciate its beauties. The author's written solution simply
comes handy for reference in afterward refreshing the Judge's memory upon certain points.
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