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Chess 19 Dec 1937, Sun Evening star (Washington, District of Columbia) Newspapers.com
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By PAUL J. MILLER. Jr. America's Authority on Social Chess. Chess Vindicated. “0 thou, whose cynic sneers express The censure of our favorite chess. Know that its skill is Science's self. Its play distraction from distress; It soothes the anxious lover’s care, It weans the drunkard from excess; It counsels warriors in their art When dangers threat and perils press; And yields us, when we need them most, Companions in our loneliness. —Ibn U1 Mutszi. Of the divers form* of chess verse and doggerel. Mutazz. an Arabic pensman. has given us In the above lines a vivid portrayal of the charm and beauty of cheas, for which raison d'etre he lists six reasons. It Is my favorite poem on the "Qame of Kings." Just when it was written I do not know. Some say centuries ago.
Anent Chi Eta Sigma. CHRISTMAS draws near and in the chess world this is the season for extending of honor bids to Chi Eta Sigma, honorary chess fraternity that stands for the same ideals and principles in chessdom as Phi Beta Kappa represents In scholastic circles. Wherever merit of high degree may be found among chess players, writers, authors, editors, publishers, collectors and entrepreneurs. Chi Eta Sigma bestows the award of honor membership. Pounded in 1929 at a Southern college, the honorary fraternal organization in the past has extended “honor bids" to such eminent votaries of chess as: Dr. Alexander Alekhin, chess champion of the world; the late Ludwig T Maenner of 8t. Louis, former president of the Western Chess Association, founder of the Missouri Pacific Chess Club, editor of the Gambit for a decade; Philip W, Sergeant, British author of outstanding works on the great American players, Morphy and Pillsbury; Prank J. Marshall, retired chess champion of the United States and author: G. 8. Barnes, Minnesota champion: Charles W. Winchester of Santa Pe, N. Mex., leader In extension and correspondence chess; R. H. 8. Stevenson, business manager of British Cheis Magaetne: Walter C. Green, librarian of the J. G. White Chess Collection of Cleveland, Ohio, the largest chess library In the world; Arthur Firth, editor of the late Social Chess Quarterly of England: Albert M. Webb, professor of languages, Duke University; Dr. Oerhard Brecher, botanist. Institut der Deutsehen, Unlversltat in Prague; Mai. J. B. Holt, initial president, of the now Southern Chess Association, Jackson. Miss.; C. H. Bird, maker of chessmen. Bethlehem. Conn.; the late Rank B. Walker of Washington, sometime District of Columbia champion and columnist; Prof. Donald B. Dyer of Milwaukee, booster of chess in secondary schools; M. Barulin, writer. U. S. 8. R.: J. C. Thompson of Dallas, columnist; the late Henry MacMahon, editor of Chess Reporter. Los Angeles; Catherine N. McFarlane, social worker. Tulane University; Edmund Lancel. editor, Brussels. Belgium; Dr. Charles S. Mangum. lawyer. University of North Caroling; Donald M. Liddell, collector of chessmen. Bliiabeth, N. J.. and Louis P. d'Autremont. Inventor of Angel Chess. Duluth. Minn. This enumeration is given merely as indicative of the caliber of thoee who boner.
"Order of the Crown." QHI ETA SIGMA, like other honor ^ societies as Phi Beta Kappa, has a distinctive fraternal key, fashioned from black enamel and gold in the shape of a flat crown which has etched in its base the Greek letters symbolic of chess. The “honor key" may be worn as a charm attached to a chain or as a vest or waistcoat pin. The motto of Chi Eta Sigma, as conceived in 1929 by Paul J. Miller, Jr., founder of the honorary chess fraternity. is: “PLAY CHESS—The Game of Kings, the King of Games.” Because of its universal appeal editors and publishers have plagiarized the motto and throughout the world writers have paraphrased and applied it to other fields.
When quoted, the source should be cited always as “Official Motto of Chi Eta Sigma, Honor Chess Society.” “Caissa" is the title of the official organ of the honor chess society. Publication of resolutions and policies and matter germane to the welfare of Ohi Eta Sigma appears as the occasion necessitates. In 1940 the honor chess fraternity will make public its activities and growth during its formative period of 10 years. Where no active chapters of the society exist as functioning units in American universities, honor bids are extended at large in the national headquarters chapter. Omega Alpha, commonly known as the "Order of the Crown.” It is customary for bids to be extended by the Committee on Candidature and these honor bids do not become final until at the expiration of a full year, at which time “honorary members” no longer in candidature may obtain the "honor key.” Although January 17 is the official date of the genesis of the honor chess society (which date coincides with the birthday of the great, learned and versatile American, Dr. Benjamin Franklin, author of the first American chess book published in the United States and who first publicly fostered chess in the Thirteen Colonies), bids generally are posted during the Yulitide to reach the preeminent in the four comers of the world by late January. Chew Problem No. 116. By WALTER JACOB*. Washtnston.
(Courtesy of British Chess Mscsslne.) BLACK—* MEN. WHITE—13 MEN. Whit* M Flar Ml Mat* ia Tv*. VLT ALTER F. JACOBS, composer of the above two-mover for the December issue of the British Chess Magazine, former problem editor of Chess Review, New York City, is now affiliated with Washington Social Chess Divan and in direct line f the championship of the largest ant strongest club in the District of Columbia.
No. 113 yields to two keys: K'-Ktfi and R-Ql Ladderites to tally :i points on tbl problem, having posted both correct solutions. are E. W. Allen. Reuben Suttkus. C D, Franks Emanuel Simpson. William Burko. Gerald M. Clemence and Raymond W. Lewis Ladderites who sent only one solution and therefore score singles include Janet Booth. Daniel Breeskin. A G Dreyer. Stephen J Kurtz and David M Sibbet. Ladderites sending two solutions but missing on one. thus tallying a single, number Guy Smith and C. V. Moore No. 114 is solved by: R-R4 Those who register three points are Stephen J. Kurtz. William Burko, A. G Dreyer. Janet Booth C. D. Franks. E. W. Allen and Raymond Lewis. Emanuel Simpson's solution fails and a lone point befalls him. Twelfth Game—Queen’s Gambit. (World Match: Nimzowitsch Defense.) White, Black. White, Black. Alekhin. Euwe. Alekhin.
Chess pourri. A LEKHIN resigned the twenty-ninth game of the world championship 30-match series with ex-world Champion Euwe after 41 moves had been played. The new world champion also resigned the thirtieth and final game after 40 moves.
Summary of final standings in the world championship match played between Alekhin and Euwe in The Netherlands during the last two months: Alekhin, 11; Euwe, 6; drawn, 13. School chessists who wish to compete for the title of "Individual Interscholastic Chess Champion of the District” should file registrations with the Metropolitan Chess Association. Parkside Hotel. Inclose 25 cents entryfee. Play starts New Year Day, 2 p m Challenge matches are now the trend of the general tournament of the Divan.
Casual play any evening at the Social Chess Lounge. 1336 I street N.W. Ladies welcome. Ideal Christmas Gifts. T^ATURALLY we recommend the giving of chessmen and chess books as the ideal form of Christmas remembrance.
Every time such a gift Is made you have added materially to the growing circle of addicts to the most Intellectual pastime in the world. In purchasing chessmen at local stores ask for the orthodox Staunton pattern. The height of the king piece determines the size of the set. College size chessmen have a 3-inch king and retail for prices varying from $1 to $4. Larger chessmen, as club size with a 4-ineh king, are a trifle more expensive.
The chessboard should be In keeping with the size of the king and other piece*. Don’t make the mistake of buying large chessmen and a board with leas than 2-inch squares. „ As t<>, beginner’ll chess books, there sre Mitchells "Guide to the Game of Chess": Dr. Lasker’s "Chess Primer” and Marshall's "Chess in an Hour." . Other books which may be commended for the more advanced player are: Tarrasch.
“The Game of Chess”; Dr. Lasker's "Common Sense In Chess.” Wlnkelmtn's "Modern Chess Openings.” etc.; Euwe’s "Strategy and Tactics." Znosko Borowsky's “How Not to Play Chess.” Nimzowitsch « "Chess Praxis” and Staunton's 'Handbook.” Entertaining studies sre P. W. Sergeant's books. Lucid authors Include DuMont, Retl. Relnfeld. Stelnltz. Gossip, Williams. Locock, Watts. Alekhin and Capablanca. (Copyright. Dec 19, 1937, by Paul Miller.).
Anent Chi Eta Sigma. CHRISTMAS draws near and in the chess world this is the season for extending of honor bids to Chi Eta Sigma, honorary chess fraternity that stands for the same ideals and principles in chessdom as Phi Beta Kappa represents In scholastic circles. Wherever merit of high degree may be found among chess players, writers, authors, editors, publishers, collectors and entrepreneurs. Chi Eta Sigma bestows the award of honor membership. Pounded in 1929 at a Southern college, the honorary fraternal organization in the past has extended “honor bids" to such eminent votaries of chess as: Dr. Alexander Alekhin, chess champion of the world; the late Ludwig T Maenner of 8t. Louis, former president of the Western Chess Association, founder of the Missouri Pacific Chess Club, editor of the Gambit for a decade; Philip W, Sergeant, British author of outstanding works on the great American players, Morphy and Pillsbury; Prank J. Marshall, retired chess champion of the United States and author: G. 8. Barnes, Minnesota champion: Charles W. Winchester of Santa Pe, N. Mex., leader In extension and correspondence chess; R. H. 8. Stevenson, business manager of British Cheis Magaetne: Walter C. Green, librarian of the J. G. White Chess Collection of Cleveland, Ohio, the largest chess library In the world; Arthur Firth, editor of the late Social Chess Quarterly of England: Albert M. Webb, professor of languages, Duke University; Dr. Oerhard Brecher, botanist. Institut der Deutsehen, Unlversltat in Prague; Mai. J. B. Holt, initial president, of the now Southern Chess Association, Jackson. Miss.; C. H. Bird, maker of chessmen. Bethlehem. Conn.; the late Rank B. Walker of Washington, sometime District of Columbia champion and columnist; Prof. Donald B. Dyer of Milwaukee, booster of chess in secondary schools; M. Barulin, writer. U. S. 8. R.: J. C. Thompson of Dallas, columnist; the late Henry MacMahon, editor of Chess Reporter. Los Angeles; Catherine N. McFarlane, social worker. Tulane University; Edmund Lancel. editor, Brussels. Belgium; Dr. Charles S. Mangum. lawyer. University of North Caroling; Donald M. Liddell, collector of chessmen. Bliiabeth, N. J.. and Louis P. d'Autremont. Inventor of Angel Chess. Duluth. Minn. This enumeration is given merely as indicative of the caliber of thoee who boner.
"Order of the Crown." QHI ETA SIGMA, like other honor ^ societies as Phi Beta Kappa, has a distinctive fraternal key, fashioned from black enamel and gold in the shape of a flat crown which has etched in its base the Greek letters symbolic of chess. The “honor key" may be worn as a charm attached to a chain or as a vest or waistcoat pin. The motto of Chi Eta Sigma, as conceived in 1929 by Paul J. Miller, Jr., founder of the honorary chess fraternity. is: “PLAY CHESS—The Game of Kings, the King of Games.” Because of its universal appeal editors and publishers have plagiarized the motto and throughout the world writers have paraphrased and applied it to other fields.
When quoted, the source should be cited always as “Official Motto of Chi Eta Sigma, Honor Chess Society.” “Caissa" is the title of the official organ of the honor chess society. Publication of resolutions and policies and matter germane to the welfare of Ohi Eta Sigma appears as the occasion necessitates. In 1940 the honor chess fraternity will make public its activities and growth during its formative period of 10 years. Where no active chapters of the society exist as functioning units in American universities, honor bids are extended at large in the national headquarters chapter. Omega Alpha, commonly known as the "Order of the Crown.” It is customary for bids to be extended by the Committee on Candidature and these honor bids do not become final until at the expiration of a full year, at which time “honorary members” no longer in candidature may obtain the "honor key.” Although January 17 is the official date of the genesis of the honor chess society (which date coincides with the birthday of the great, learned and versatile American, Dr. Benjamin Franklin, author of the first American chess book published in the United States and who first publicly fostered chess in the Thirteen Colonies), bids generally are posted during the Yulitide to reach the preeminent in the four comers of the world by late January. Chew Problem No. 116. By WALTER JACOB*. Washtnston.
(Courtesy of British Chess Mscsslne.) BLACK—* MEN. WHITE—13 MEN. Whit* M Flar Ml Mat* ia Tv*. VLT ALTER F. JACOBS, composer of the above two-mover for the December issue of the British Chess Magazine, former problem editor of Chess Review, New York City, is now affiliated with Washington Social Chess Divan and in direct line f the championship of the largest ant strongest club in the District of Columbia.
No. 113 yields to two keys: K'-Ktfi and R-Ql Ladderites to tally :i points on tbl problem, having posted both correct solutions. are E. W. Allen. Reuben Suttkus. C D, Franks Emanuel Simpson. William Burko. Gerald M. Clemence and Raymond W. Lewis Ladderites who sent only one solution and therefore score singles include Janet Booth. Daniel Breeskin. A G Dreyer. Stephen J Kurtz and David M Sibbet. Ladderites sending two solutions but missing on one. thus tallying a single, number Guy Smith and C. V. Moore No. 114 is solved by: R-R4 Those who register three points are Stephen J. Kurtz. William Burko, A. G Dreyer. Janet Booth C. D. Franks. E. W. Allen and Raymond Lewis. Emanuel Simpson's solution fails and a lone point befalls him. Twelfth Game—Queen’s Gambit. (World Match: Nimzowitsch Defense.) White, Black. White, Black. Alekhin. Euwe. Alekhin.
Chess pourri. A LEKHIN resigned the twenty-ninth game of the world championship 30-match series with ex-world Champion Euwe after 41 moves had been played. The new world champion also resigned the thirtieth and final game after 40 moves.
Summary of final standings in the world championship match played between Alekhin and Euwe in The Netherlands during the last two months: Alekhin, 11; Euwe, 6; drawn, 13. School chessists who wish to compete for the title of "Individual Interscholastic Chess Champion of the District” should file registrations with the Metropolitan Chess Association. Parkside Hotel. Inclose 25 cents entryfee. Play starts New Year Day, 2 p m Challenge matches are now the trend of the general tournament of the Divan.
Casual play any evening at the Social Chess Lounge. 1336 I street N.W. Ladies welcome. Ideal Christmas Gifts. T^ATURALLY we recommend the giving of chessmen and chess books as the ideal form of Christmas remembrance.
Every time such a gift Is made you have added materially to the growing circle of addicts to the most Intellectual pastime in the world. In purchasing chessmen at local stores ask for the orthodox Staunton pattern. The height of the king piece determines the size of the set. College size chessmen have a 3-inch king and retail for prices varying from $1 to $4. Larger chessmen, as club size with a 4-ineh king, are a trifle more expensive.
The chessboard should be In keeping with the size of the king and other piece*. Don’t make the mistake of buying large chessmen and a board with leas than 2-inch squares. „ As t<>, beginner’ll chess books, there sre Mitchells "Guide to the Game of Chess": Dr. Lasker’s "Chess Primer” and Marshall's "Chess in an Hour." . Other books which may be commended for the more advanced player are: Tarrasch.
“The Game of Chess”; Dr. Lasker's "Common Sense In Chess.” Wlnkelmtn's "Modern Chess Openings.” etc.; Euwe’s "Strategy and Tactics." Znosko Borowsky's “How Not to Play Chess.” Nimzowitsch « "Chess Praxis” and Staunton's 'Handbook.” Entertaining studies sre P. W. Sergeant's books. Lucid authors Include DuMont, Retl. Relnfeld. Stelnltz. Gossip, Williams. Locock, Watts. Alekhin and Capablanca. (Copyright. Dec 19, 1937, by Paul Miller.).
