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Chess by Isaac Kashdan 01 Mar 1959, Sun The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, California) Newspapers.com
Chess By Isaac Kashdan
International Grandmaster
Martin Favored In Santa Monica Play
Ray martin, with two important victories over Fritz Leiber and Norman Lessing, moved into a commanding lead in the masters and experts tournament at the Santa Monica Bay Chess Club.
With one round remaining to be played, Martin has a score of 6-1, comprising five wins and two draws. His nearest rivals, who are tied for second at 5-2, are Sven Almgren, Lessing, George Palmer and Irving Rivise. Matin is paired with Rivise in the final round, needing a draw to be certain of first prize.
Tied at 4-3, with a chance to share in the prize fund, are Charles Henderson, Marcos Kerlienevich, A. Price, Dr. S. Weinbaum and Paul Wrangell.
In the Class B tournament, which is also nearly completed, B. Mintz and O. Wentcher have been invincible and are tied at 10-0. They are meeting in the final round to determine the two top prizes. Dr. Collins is third, 8-3, and S. Sturges fourth, 7½-3½.
Following are the results of the previous two rounds in the masters and experts event and a hectic battle between Almgren and Henderson:
ROUND SIX—
Lieber 0, Martin 1;
Jones 0, Jeffers 1;
Michaelson 0, Wrangell 1;
Jaffray 1, Forrest 0;
Loera 0, Palmer 1;
Henderson 1, Price 0;
Haight 0, Almgren 1;
Bersbah 0, Sale 1;
Rivise 1, Kerllenevich 0;
Lessing 1, Weinbaum.
ROUND SEVEN—
Bersbach ½, Jaffray ½;
Martin 1, Lessing 0;
Weinbaum 0, Rivise 1;
Almgren 1, Henderson 0;
Palmer 1, Lieber 0;
Sale 0, Wrangell 1;
Jeffers 1, Haight 0;
Kerllenevich 1, Loera 0;
Forrest 0, Michaelson 1;
Price 1, Jones 0.
Sven Elias Almgren (white) vs. Charles Henderson (black)
Sicilian Defense: Closed
Gordon Paces Field In Steiner Club Tourney
Hyman Gordon, winning for the sixth time in succession, is a point ahead of the field after seven rounds of the masters tournament at the Herman Steiner Chess Club.
Gordon's score is 6½-½. His only draw was against his brother Morris in the first round. Considering that he has had little serious practice for several years, this is an excellent showing for Hyman.
Leslie Simon is in second place with 5½-1½. His only loss was against the leader. Tied for third at 4½-2½ are Frank Burke, Irving Rivise and Leonard Standers. Robert Hamman, who was a top contender until he was set back by Gordon and Simon, follows with 4-3.
The eighth round will be contested this afternoon. Following are recent results and a game from the tournament:
Frank Burke (white) vs. Leonard Standers (black)
French Defense: Normal Variation
KONIG EXHIBITIONS
Tomorrow evening Imre Konig, well-known chess master and author, will play in a simultaneous exhibition at the Santa Monica Bay Chess Club, Lincoln Park Clubhouse, 7th and Wilshire in Santa Monica.
The charge for playing is $1.50. Spectators are invited. The occasion will be marked by the distribution of prizes in the current tournaments at the club, which were ably directed by Herbert T. Abel. Refreshments will be served during the festivities.
Konig also will play simultaneously Wednesday evening at the Herman Steiner Chess Club, 108 N Formosa Ave. The fee for taking a board will be $2. For advance reservations call Mrs. Lena Grumette at OL. 6-3670.
OLAFSSON AT BEVERWIJK
Fridrik Olafsson of Iceland won first prize in the International tournament at Beverwijk, the Netherlands, according to a report from the New York Times.
The Scandinavian grandmaster, who headed the list of 10 competitors with a score of 7½-1½, won six games and drew three. He was 2 points ahead of the runner-up, Erich Eliskases, formerly of Austria who is now champion of Argentina.
Also undefeated was Alberic O'Kelly de Galway of Belgium, who drew all nine of his games for a score of 4½-4½. This total was equaled by Roman Toran of Spain and two of the masters representing the Netherlands, A. Barendregt and T. J. van Scheltinga.
Bent Larsen of Denmark, one or the early favorites, finished with a minus score, 4-5. Trailing were two of the Dutch players, C. B. Van den Berg with 3-6 and J. Langeweg with 2-7.
Following is one of Olafsson's victories, marked by a swift attack.
Fridrik Olafsson vs Theo D van Scheltinga
Beverwijk, The Netherlands (1959), Beverwijk NED, rd 8, Jan-17
English Opening: Agincourt Defense (A13) 1-0
RAPID TRANSIT TOURNEY
Leslie Simon, who seems to have taken possession of the regular Tuesday evening rapid transit tournament at the Herman Steiner Chess Club, has not lost a game in several weeks, scoring 13-0, 12-0 and 17-0 in succession.
L. Weinberger was second last week with 16-1, followed by J. Lazos, 13-4, and H. Rogosin, 12½-4½.
The Los Angeles Times, Chess by Isaac Kashdan, Sunday, March 01, 1959, Los Angeles, California Times Problem 3045 by W....
Posted by Bobby Fischer's True History on Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Times Problem 3045 by W. Michaels
Black 6
White 8
White mates in two.
FEN 4R3/1K6/2B1N3/R2Nkp2/1b6/B7/8/qb1n3Q w - - 0 1
Solution: 1. Qh6 Bxa5 2. Qf4#
The Los Angeles Times, Chess by Isaac Kashdan, Sunday, March 01, 1959, Los Angeles, California Times Problem 3046 by E....
Posted by Bobby Fischer's True History on Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Times Problem 3046 by E. Plesivny
Black 11
White 11
White mates in three.
FEN r1b5/r1pRp3/2p1kN1N/p1P5/2P2p1P/1P3p1K/1Q1P1P1b/8 w - - 0 1
Solution: 1. Qa1 Bxd7 2. Nh7 a4 3. Qe1#
There are lots of discovered checks in 3045 but White must find the right squares. The Black pieces are surprisingly helpless in 3046. The point is to find the threat.
SOLVERS' LIST
Five points—
W. S. Aaron, F. Aks, B. Bilman, D. L. Boone, E. A. Bouvier, T. Carlton, M. Chutorian, C. Cresswell, H. D. Duckwald, M. Freeman, P. B. Geltner, R. M. Gosline, J. Gotta, W. H. Griffith, J. Kaufman, O. H. Ketchum, S. Krumgold, Mrs. A. J. Miller, M. Milleur, M. Morris, Dr. D.S. Newton, E. E. Penter, W. L. Rankel, J. Roper, M. Rosen, T. J. Richings, S. Simcoe, R. W. Taylor, Maj. H. Triwush, L. A. Victor, A. Waksman.
Four points— F. M. Clark, J. D. Frierson.
Three points— J. C. Beaver, W. H. Birnbaum, Dr. C. M. Dobson, Mrs. W. A. Gerth, A. E. Hampel, P. B. Poitvin, A. E. Wood.
Two points— P. Huffman, N. Lesser.
Learning The Game 01 Mar 1959, Sun The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, California) Newspapers.com
LEARNING THE GAME— Youngsters at the Westside Jewish Community Center learn to play chess and checkers from Jules Levine, game room leader. Left to right, around table, are Debby Shapiro, Marka Berns, Levine, Billy Barchowicz, David Esquith, Jay Rubin, Solly Abrevaya, Dan Eisenstein.
