The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-03

Il PIP is the old defense; it leads to an I'M
interesting game.
2jKKtEQl 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 a. which is often used in this
attack with telling effect commencing with
g QxKt 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 y ixB, Kt
would have been bad. The game would prob
RS, RIB; 90 Kt-Q4, K-Bs, with strong
attack
f. Again forced to prevent the threatening
check on b. and this seems to show that
whites 10, R-k SHOULD have been substi-
tuted by QR-K.
q This play indicates that queen were be-
dispose OF them.
h. Now Whites variation of Q-Kt at his
| 9TH move is most effectively answered, and he
| is cit W TIL an inferior pos ton.
| i) RIB at once Is, in our humble opinion,
decidedly stronger, for Black could capture
Bk 3; SO RIO 4, R-Kt q. winning the QKtP.
X Kt-B would certainly have Civ n White
more sea room. Mr.. Showalter evidently
very willing to accept draw
II The ensuing enh play was very critical
| for both players as far as securing draw was
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 opn
ion in local chess circles is that the
north country players have no intention
OF playing Los Angeles while abe pos
eesses as strong a team as at present.
w. r. Spencer was in the city Thurs
day, and in speaking of the proposed
team play, said: Il have heard the
matter discussed quite freely in the Me-
chsnic's institute during this present
tourney, and many OF the players are
anxious TO partici pate. 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 Londun"New York
tourney"
1t is quite compliment to the local
men that the strength Of the Los An
geles team at present is what detera 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 such challenge, the San Francisco
men suddenly grew quite mum when it
was found that the local team is perfectly
willing to meet them.
Tie Y. Nj. O. 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 q series Of 20 games
be- played. and the prize consist Of a cup,
to be held by the winning team, subject
to such conditions as shall hereafter be
stipulated.
Champ on Lipschu,z lie 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
ney. Max Lipscnutz 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 problemsts. 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 eought
after by the leading chess periodicals
oil over the country. Mr.. Peipher of
the Y. NJ. G. A. is also en- expert prob
lemist. he is at present composing a
number of preblems known as the Los
Angeles series" for the San Francisco
papers, and Mr.. Bsniof 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 chesa." KINGS BISHOP.
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