The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1890-07-28
CHESS ToUaN Y,

a chess tournament will he in
augurated under tbe auspices of the
Sulnitz Chess Club ut its rooms as
soon rs practicable. Full powers in
matters OF detail and regulation
have been conferred upon the VII
dersigued committee. To enhance
The Interest attendant upon such
contest 1t is desirable 10 match
players Of rea,ly even excellence.
Accordingly the committee was en-
powered To classify competitors on
rough estimate Ut their playing
ablllies into two division. Eul
obvious reusons the committee re-
specially valves the exercise of this
discretion, leaving such classification
open to individual choice. Glass A
Will inc ude play ers Of the highest
admitted Or assumed excellence and
Glass u will embrace those of more
modest professions. The committee
has adopted and how issues the fol-
lowing rules aid conditions for the
government Of the tourney.
The competition is open to men,
bers only.
All applications for entry must be
made ~ some member Of the COM
mitiee prior to August LIST, the can
dldate signliying his election OF
Glass A 0, Is.
Each contestant will be allotted
two games with every other con-
testaut III his class.
Draw games will count J to the
credit OF each participant.
A schedule of games will be ar
ranged by the committee and nc
deviation lherefrom shall be allowed
except by its consent.
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
evenings will he reserved for the Il
Cuss, and Tuesday, Thursday ano
Saturday evenings tor the A Class
During the progress of this tourne.
only tournament games will bt
allowed alter Z O'Clock p. N.
Should any player draw out OF thu
contest all his games, played or un
ri yed, won or lost, shall count a.
won ny his respective schedule,
rivals.
Any player who fails to appea
between and 10 p. In. on the even
ing scheduled shall forfeit the game
TO his opponent, if present; ant
should both he absent such game
shall be dropped from the count
That This rule may work no hardshi
it is relaxed to allow the conlmitte
at its discretion TO re schedule all,
game or games on due prior reques
by either or both contestants; bu
should no sdc!i request he flied prio
to 10 O'clock of the evening o.
which such games are to be piaye
the committee shall have no powe
10 re.scheduIe.
Every game possible of victor
for eithel con eslanL must be playe
10 finish and won by check mate
No player being allowed to resign.
Two games will be ALLOTTED rive
contestants each evening, hut it
optional with any player to close hi
play with sealed move at or afte
~ O'clock p. m, such incomplete
game To lie continued as re sch,
dull, d by the committee.
II shall lie incumbent on contes
ans u keep record of games j
which they engage and SUCH RECORD
shall he copied in the record boo
OF tie committee.
AT least fifteen moves per hol
must be made by each player.
The standard rules of chess ;
published ty Stanton shall Cover
: play.
In book of record of the tourn,
, ment provided 10y the commilte
I each candidate will be required
+ sign his acceptance OF the loregoii
. and other regulations prescribed |
;. the committee and 10 abide by
3 decisions.
i, C. NJ. WHITE,
i A. V. GEAR,
A RoBT. L. LANCE.