Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-11-25
problem the loveliest and freshest gem Of
the whole galaxy.
NO. 1S9-MY LOVE.

This problem should have been called tn
, "Ugly DucklinG." as far as the exterior goe.
But, laying ASIDE its spiny and defornie
husk, it is remarkably original in idea, fire
from duals difficult and radiantly beautifu
in the many gallant sorties of white Q an
B to capture the black kings diagonal. w
note no less than ei hit absolutely pur
mating positions. The play after Xxx, BIZ
is superb. 1t Is mastery expression Q
chess strategy, awkwardly dished up.
No. 2l0. Knotted and combined. An ad
mirable position; construction on gram
lines. and strong in conception. The mat1n'
| coups are numerous, pure, and harmonlou
to the general design, no duals, and despeI
ately difficult. The key-move. by taking tn
black pawn, is less of a detrment than tn
threatened mate on the move, which latte
is the only weighty defect OF this splendid
problem.
No. zoe. NADIA. OF surprising beauty ant
brilliaucy without being extensively aggres
sive. The main play after Xxx, 5. sInack
of novelty: it certainly is delightfully."- free
handed. There are, in fact. three capita
variatio>s with four pure mates. The only
blemish is that after Xxx, X k3 (the only
quiet continuation of white). There are 3
possible dual mates. These all combined
are not as damaging as dual on secone
move in an important variation. The prob
lem, though not deep and massive, Still
shines with artistic elegance.
No. 199. Gonialon. The construction is
marvelously fine and mathematically cor
rect. Five pure mates shed a halo of beauty
on the two superb lines of play initiated by
the B and P. The key is rather weak and
transparent while originality lies mainly in
| construction and the blenu of ideas. Nc
duals to this finely wrought problem.
No III. Pards. A cnarminr subtle king
and pawn study, especially difficult in the
| waiting moves after X B 8 or PK5. Its
beauty and originality lie in construction
! and marvellous fertility of resource rather
than in any specially marked idea OF brill
| fancy.
The inactivity of the bishops detracts from
1 economy. while
| pure mate. However, the problem is q
| model of delicate strategy, and nearly eX
haustive in its manipulation OF the pawns oi
| both colors.
| No. 100. Forgotten. suave highly
polished work of art. whose mainplay is OF
| Bohemian purity, it is scarcely as brusquely
original and powerful as its predecessor;
| ments, it possesses a distinctly feminine
quality. Its main drawbncks are the duals
after several moves of the 3, and the I'M
| mediate mate after knights moves. How
ever, it is star of the first magnitude.
| No. 20S. Klein Aoer Mein. A master key.
| opening up a move for black king, and
| placing two pieces simultaneously en- prize.
| The position is rich with subtle alterna-
tives, five pure mates, much profundity in
| construction; there are many minor duals,
| but the main lines are clear and clean and
| quite original in their safeguards against
| double plays. This is a glowing specimen
| OF the German school.
No. Isl. Traum. Excellent in variety,
| dashing and brilliant with novel maneuver-
| ing of the white rook. The position is
| heavily handicapped with duals, but most
| re:rettably in the sorry outcome after Xxx,
| kxR. The addition of white pawn at a 4
would cut of only one variation, but, on
| the other hand, would permit charming
| rook sacrifice after Xxx, KIT G. This is a
grand original effort badly moth-eaten by
optional moves on whites part.
No. 203. MaSkenDall. Neatness of pose,
pure and thrifty mates, mathematically
correct and brilliant in sacrifice, this prob
lem is well nigh perfect in its various fine
points. 1t needed but depth and variety to
Senior Wranglers Class" 1t is a model
exhibit of the few piece style of compost
tion.
No. 2O6. 1t Does Not. The main play of
this problem is a sunburst of brilliancy, the
action is broad and free-handed, the mates
are clean. More subtle variety on the part
of the blacks big battalions would enhance
the value of the position immensely. The
theme is clearly and sharply defined, and
cannot fail to delight the solver.
No. 209. Lay-wai-jos. Subtle and difficult
with rare good horse play and q travelling
king after the style of the German Kaiser.
The faults lie in a restrictive key move and
a few almost unavoidable mating duals. A
capital few piece problem.
No. l9L Tommy Upton. Fresh and
piquant, a veritable champion of the light
weights, the double tender of the rook, is
sparkling chess, whilst the white king is
brought into some pretty finessing after
blacks Q moves. Whites force is used
with shrewdeSt economy. The premature
mate after Xxx, PxR, is too bad. The duaIs
are of minor moment but not without
weight as handicaps in the hnal summary.
The problem possesses a dashing and cava-
lierly charm, sure to attract all classes of
solvers.
No ZOO Elm Schmerzenkind Good hard
chess hurd to digest; the brilliancy is not
very spontaneous, altough the knights are
versatile and lively. The action of the
theme is horiz ontal, glum and perfunctory.
This problem displays much latent force,
being exhaustive in its treatment of whites
resources, but the duals occur in unfor-
tunately good variations especially after
xxx land X x, RK4
No. 2U7. Let him Try. A fine and fascinat-
ing chef douvre OF the lighter sort, a COM
paniun piece to its immediate predecessor.
Good in economy and purity of mates, with
some interesting pawn play. Rather weak
in variety. more elegant than profound
No. Isl. Nina. Charmingy fresh and
spirited in main play, the pawn advance
preparatory to the knights attack savors of
originality. This. coupled with the pure
mating positions after kings moves, gives
strength and beauty to q wellconsiuered
piece of work.
No. l76 Defiance. A neat production of
the small arms variety, and really difficult
for the force employed. Every piece is
worked to the best advantage. Much more
original in idea and construction than its
companions in this column, who are evil
IDENTIFY first cousins, a look of variety alone
prevents this problem from taking leading
position.
No lG7. Minimum ne Crede Colori A daintily
arranged waiting study, full OF little master
touches of subtlety and elegance Remark.
able in economy, but short of quiet contin-
uations, which should be sine qua non of a
simple king and pawn skirmish.
No. les. Bejou. thoroughly sound and
good problem enlivened by an admirable
queen-sacr!fice i'll main play. The KEY is
quiet but artful with a fine try by IQk Ks
Whites force is managed with ability and
economy. A weakness in respect to origin
ality may be noted, as also the lack of wait
ing second moves. The black king is a hope
less "hustleP'' with no friends
No. ls2. A Pennysworth. The prob
freshingly original in theme and con-
struction, and absurdly difficult for |
so slight structure. 1t Possesses an ex-
ira fire key move Its chief faul: lies in the |
immediate mate after blacks pawn moves: |
tile minor flow is slim variety |
Nn.l56 Alfs w ell That Ends Well This is of |
moderate difficulty, fine variety and good |
it suffers from lacking a bright |
and original theme, whilst its sole claim to |
Drilliancy lies in the initial move A most |
interesting study. however, for every day |
practice.
No. ls3 Adrift. An interesting stratapem |
with a novel and brilliant queen-sa crificp. |
1t is unfortunate that the moves of blacks |
only officer lead to duals. |
No. 15S Yet fate impelled me. The archi- |
tectural beauties of the layout invite one to |
the dance. as it were. The key move displays |
the deft subtlety of the churchman followed |
by an elegant line OF play if Xxx, X B6. |
The balance of the operations is common |
place and forced in character.
No. l62 Audax. The trunk idea of this
aluring position is both brilliant and |
original from key to denouement The bluck |
pawn is the leading star OF the drama, but is |
severely Durdened by Inadequate support
The three abortive moves of the black |
bishops, leading 10 ut LEASE Is duals, con. |
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