The herald., 1895-02-03

II PIP is the old defense; it leads to an un-
interesting game.
y kt-Q1 is regular, the innovation Albin
adopted is however, much more interesting.
a. Kt-Q2 is sometimes played by black at
this point, but the text move is materially
stronger.
By Necessary in order to prevent the threat
ening PIX IA, which is often used in this
attack with telling effect commencing with
c) QxKt P looks tempting, but white would
reply with Kt-Kt5, winning the exchange, to
say the least.
d. A forced play. PIX Kt4 will not fol-
low now at any rate.
el On account OF 10 fxB, Kt
would have been bad. The game would prob
ably then have proceeded as follows: 10 Kt-
RS, RIB; 20. Kt-Q4, K-B2, with strong
attack.
t, Again forced TO prevent the threatening
check on BIZ, and this seems to show hat
whites 10, x R-K should have been substi-
tuted by QR-K.
! coming troublesome and both were willing to
| dispose OF them
h. Now Whites variation of Q-Kt 4 at his
| 18th move is most effectively answered, and he
is cit with an inferior position.
il RIB at once is, in our humble opinion,
decidedly stronger for Black could capture
the RIP in reply to 36R-Qi Tor if 32KxQP,
Blk 3; SO RIO 4. R-Kt +. winning the Qktp.
X Kt-B q would certainly have Civ n White
more sea room. Mr. showalter was evidently
| very willing to accept II draw.
II The ensuing enn play was very critical
for both players as far as securing draw was
] concerned.
CHEESE NOTES.
No communication has yet been re-
ceived from the San Francisco players
relating to q telegraph match between
the two cities, and the prevailing op n.
ion in local chess circles is that the
north country players have no intention
of playing Los Angeles while abe pos
sesses as strong team as at present.
w. r. Spencer was in the city Thurs
day. and in speaking of the proposed
team play. said: II have heard the
matter discussed quite freely in the Me-
chsnic's institute during the present
tourney, and many OF the players are
anxious to participate. The presence of
Mr.. Lipschutz in Los Angeles is deter
ring them at present, however, and it
is highly probable that nothing definite
will be done until he goes to New York
to participate in the nondon"New York
tourney"
1t ia quite a compliment to the local
men that the strength OF the Los An
geles team at present is what deters the
San Francisco players from arranging
for such match; and 1t is also anus.
ing to note how, after boldly announce
ing to the press their intention of issu-
ing snch a challenge, the San Francisco
men suddenly grew quite mum W hen it
was found that the local team 10 perfectly
willing to meet them.
The Y. M. @. A. players, after long
delay, are finally getting their men into
shape for the coming match with the
Athletic club. 1t has been proposed
that the teams he composed OF ten men
from each club, that series of 20 games
be played. and the prize consist of cup,
to be held by the winning team, subject
tosuch conditions as shall hereafter be
stipulated.
Champ on Lipschu,z is suffering from
an attack Of pneumonia and unless his
health speedily improves will not be in
condition to accept place in the Man
haitian chess team in the coming tour
nov. Max Lipschutz is without doubt
the strongest player in the country and
the Manhattan club will be seriously
handicapped If his ill health prevents
his Joining them in their match.
Los Angeles can boast of trio OF
CHEESE problemists. Mr.. Greenwood of
the Athletic club leads the list, he has
composed more good mating positions
than any other player on the coast. The
products OF his genius are eagerly sought
after by the leading chess periodicals
Gil over the country. Mr.. Peipher OF
the Y. M. G. A. is also-an expert prob
lemist he is at present composing a
mum bsr OF problems known as 1.-The Los
Angeles series" for the San Francisco
papers, and Mr.. Beniof whose unique
positions appear from time to time at
the head OF THE HERALD column is fast
gaining repute at the so styled Poetry
of chess" KINGS BISHOP.
II Co,