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Chess 19 Jun 1932, Sun The Morning Call (Allentown, Pennsylvania) Newspapers.com
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"ITS YOUR MOVE" The Morning Call's Chess mnd Checker Column Problems. Came, Positions in End Games and News Items Will Be Welcomed W. H. STECKEL. Editor New Yorkers in Chess Tourney With the opening of the -California Chess Congress at Pasadena about eight weeks off, the time Is fast approaching when the committee of management must make a definite decision as to the personnel of the entry list and the total number to be admitted to the international tournament. Isaac Kashdan, champion of the Manhattan Chess club, now in Chicago, is well on his way across the continent and Vill arrive in Pasadena in good time. It is hoped that Frank J'. Marshall also may be able to arrange his affairs so as to make possible his participation. The United States champion has not yet reached a decision.
Meanwhile California is hopeful. In addition to William E. Napier, of Brooklyn, who has declared his intention of playing, there is every likelihood that New York will likewise be represented by two of the cleverest of Its college experts. In fact acceptances of their entries have been received by Reuben Fine, champion of the Marshall Chess club, and Fred Renifeld of the same club and winner of the state title at Utica last summer. Ha'ing made that much headway, there youthful and ambitious New Yorkers, both City college men have applied themselves to the task of financing the long journey. According to Henry MacMahon, 9441 Wilshire boulevard, Beverly Hills, Cal secretary of the congress, the directors feel confident of the participation of Dr. Alexander Alekhine. The world champion has entered the international tournament to be held at Berne, Switzerland in July. It is expected that he will then make a dash across the Atlantic to reach Pasadena in time for the opening of the California congress.
Me::icsn chess players will take an active part by entering representatives both in the masters tournament and the tC3m contest. Jose J. Araiza has entered for the former and four others will be selected from the leaders in a test tourney held in Mexico City. (Erocklyn Daily Eag'.e. After losing in his first round W. H. Steckel settled down to score ten consecutive victories and win his tenth straight rapid transit tourney at the Y. M. C. A. R. S. Goerlich, of Bethlehem, placed second. Every Saturday afternoon at 1.30 o'clock similar tournaments will be held. The summary: W. H. Steckel. .10-1; R. S. Goerlich, 9-2; A. Herrmann, 8-2: W. Shuler, 8-2; E. Leeds. 5-5: E. Kahler, 4,i-5,-2; B. Kocher, 4-6; R. Gutekunst. 4-6; L. Buss, 2a-7; C. Koch, 2-8; E. Strauch, 1-9. Playing against thirty-one opponents at the annual dinner of the Rye Chess and Checker club, Frank J. Marshall made a score of 26 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses. Silas W. Howland and Seymour Schammock were the winners.
C. S. Howell encountered 'seventeen in a simultaneous exhibition in Bristol, Connecticut, winning fifteen, losing one to Charles H. Pasternack. At the present time an international tournament is in progress at Sliak, Czechoslovakia, with fourteen competitors participating.
Most prominent among the entries are E. D. Bogol-jubow, Zeza Maroczy, Akila Rubinstein, Rudolph Spielmann, Dr. Milan Vidmar and Salo Flohr. Eighty-two new members were the net result of. the recent extension campaign of the Marshall Chess club, according to the report made at the annual business meeting of the club. The drive was sponsored by G. A. Pfeiffer, vice president, to whom a standing vote of thanks was extended.
Three valuable sets of carved chessmen, donated by Mr. Pfeiffer were presented to Frederick Sard, Alfred C. Klahre and Capt. L. Rodney Berg, who were tne tnree leaaers in me worn oi obtaining applications.
Reuben Fine, club champion, was again the winner of the weekly rapid transit tourney at the Marshall Chess sred the secon.-i and third nlace. Defending a Queen's Gambit declined against R. S. Goerlich, of Bethlehem, in the ninth game of a match, the Bethlehem representative resigned this game to W. H. Steckel, thus ending the match in the latter's favor. The results were two wins, six losses and one draw for Mr. Goerlich. The Castle and Franklin Chess clubs will meet tomorrow evening in the third of a series of team matches. Each team has a victory to its credit.
Both teams defeating each other by scores of 5-3. The following game played in the recent tourney of the Mercantile Library Chess club, Philadelphia, is considered by Barnie Winkelman, well known Philadelphia lawyer, to be one of his best played games. The notes are by Mr. Winkelman. who incidentally is champion of the above stated club: QUEEN'S PAWN OPENING B SB S Winkelman Sharp Winkelman
(a) But and for this reason I do not like 0-B2. which is excellent la all other variations. b The British Chess Magazine and the local experts Question this move. I played it with full realization of its strength and its drawback. That the advantage of throwing Black on his own resources. As to the loss of time Black PROBLEM No. 15 Prize Problem No. 11 By Dr. F. Bonner Feast Black 4 Pieces White 7 Pieces White mates in two moves. Sortition to problem No. 150. P-K15. Standing of solvers: H. Peters, 8; E. Gardner. 8; R. Fatzinger, 7: A. Guer-ber, 7; H. Marts. 6: F. Jackson, 6; L Buck. 6; E. Noll, 5; R. Kessler, 5; D". Carlisle. 2: W. Wallitsch, 2; i L. Buss. 2; V. Benner, 1; E. Leeds, 1; E. Garnet, 1. ' 1 1 Is not making progress with the moves Kt-QB3 and B-Q2. etc.
The variation has still to be tested. . ci The Knight here Is an excellent tareet for future questions. d B C. M. notes this as weak and advises B-Q2 in which case the Queen retires o Qsq. , . e Forced: White gets the first compensation for the Queen sortie. .. . If) Again B. C. M. says "weak 'but if he moves otherwise White's pressure eradually Increases with two Bishops what more does one need? g P-K5 leads to brilliant variations. but White emerges ahead 16 P-K5; 17. BxP. K'xB. 18. PxfU. Q-K'4!; 19. 0-B3. P-KB1 : 20. K'-K'3. P-KR4; 21. Castles.
P-KR5: 22. Kt-B5. etc. h) Black now earns iwo tempi but the attack fails and only leads to a displacement of the Black pieces. The game will be divided on the Queen side where the force of the two Bishops will Hi Doubling of the Black Rooks must be prevented.
lit Now the Knight can have the King The Black force rush to the defense. White must win quickly before they can be mobilized. After Kt-B. Black mlEht be able to hold everything. ili Giving up the Knight which at first glance would seem to be White's strongest offensive piece especially with the advance of the Quen Pawn.
But the move is part of the final combination. mi The White Bishop is in jeopardy and the position had to be concise be-girning with White's 28th move. in) P-KR3 seems best but 36. P-Q6. R-B6: 37. PxKt. RxB; R-Kt8ch. K-R2: 39. K-B2. B-R6; 40. B-K2 and wins the Black Knight.
Meanwhile California is hopeful. In addition to William E. Napier, of Brooklyn, who has declared his intention of playing, there is every likelihood that New York will likewise be represented by two of the cleverest of Its college experts. In fact acceptances of their entries have been received by Reuben Fine, champion of the Marshall Chess club, and Fred Renifeld of the same club and winner of the state title at Utica last summer. Ha'ing made that much headway, there youthful and ambitious New Yorkers, both City college men have applied themselves to the task of financing the long journey. According to Henry MacMahon, 9441 Wilshire boulevard, Beverly Hills, Cal secretary of the congress, the directors feel confident of the participation of Dr. Alexander Alekhine. The world champion has entered the international tournament to be held at Berne, Switzerland in July. It is expected that he will then make a dash across the Atlantic to reach Pasadena in time for the opening of the California congress.
Me::icsn chess players will take an active part by entering representatives both in the masters tournament and the tC3m contest. Jose J. Araiza has entered for the former and four others will be selected from the leaders in a test tourney held in Mexico City. (Erocklyn Daily Eag'.e. After losing in his first round W. H. Steckel settled down to score ten consecutive victories and win his tenth straight rapid transit tourney at the Y. M. C. A. R. S. Goerlich, of Bethlehem, placed second. Every Saturday afternoon at 1.30 o'clock similar tournaments will be held. The summary: W. H. Steckel. .10-1; R. S. Goerlich, 9-2; A. Herrmann, 8-2: W. Shuler, 8-2; E. Leeds. 5-5: E. Kahler, 4,i-5,-2; B. Kocher, 4-6; R. Gutekunst. 4-6; L. Buss, 2a-7; C. Koch, 2-8; E. Strauch, 1-9. Playing against thirty-one opponents at the annual dinner of the Rye Chess and Checker club, Frank J. Marshall made a score of 26 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses. Silas W. Howland and Seymour Schammock were the winners.
C. S. Howell encountered 'seventeen in a simultaneous exhibition in Bristol, Connecticut, winning fifteen, losing one to Charles H. Pasternack. At the present time an international tournament is in progress at Sliak, Czechoslovakia, with fourteen competitors participating.
Most prominent among the entries are E. D. Bogol-jubow, Zeza Maroczy, Akila Rubinstein, Rudolph Spielmann, Dr. Milan Vidmar and Salo Flohr. Eighty-two new members were the net result of. the recent extension campaign of the Marshall Chess club, according to the report made at the annual business meeting of the club. The drive was sponsored by G. A. Pfeiffer, vice president, to whom a standing vote of thanks was extended.
Three valuable sets of carved chessmen, donated by Mr. Pfeiffer were presented to Frederick Sard, Alfred C. Klahre and Capt. L. Rodney Berg, who were tne tnree leaaers in me worn oi obtaining applications.
Reuben Fine, club champion, was again the winner of the weekly rapid transit tourney at the Marshall Chess sred the secon.-i and third nlace. Defending a Queen's Gambit declined against R. S. Goerlich, of Bethlehem, in the ninth game of a match, the Bethlehem representative resigned this game to W. H. Steckel, thus ending the match in the latter's favor. The results were two wins, six losses and one draw for Mr. Goerlich. The Castle and Franklin Chess clubs will meet tomorrow evening in the third of a series of team matches. Each team has a victory to its credit.
Both teams defeating each other by scores of 5-3. The following game played in the recent tourney of the Mercantile Library Chess club, Philadelphia, is considered by Barnie Winkelman, well known Philadelphia lawyer, to be one of his best played games. The notes are by Mr. Winkelman. who incidentally is champion of the above stated club: QUEEN'S PAWN OPENING B SB S Winkelman Sharp Winkelman
(a) But and for this reason I do not like 0-B2. which is excellent la all other variations. b The British Chess Magazine and the local experts Question this move. I played it with full realization of its strength and its drawback. That the advantage of throwing Black on his own resources. As to the loss of time Black PROBLEM No. 15 Prize Problem No. 11 By Dr. F. Bonner Feast Black 4 Pieces White 7 Pieces White mates in two moves. Sortition to problem No. 150. P-K15. Standing of solvers: H. Peters, 8; E. Gardner. 8; R. Fatzinger, 7: A. Guer-ber, 7; H. Marts. 6: F. Jackson, 6; L Buck. 6; E. Noll, 5; R. Kessler, 5; D". Carlisle. 2: W. Wallitsch, 2; i L. Buss. 2; V. Benner, 1; E. Leeds, 1; E. Garnet, 1. ' 1 1 Is not making progress with the moves Kt-QB3 and B-Q2. etc.
The variation has still to be tested. . ci The Knight here Is an excellent tareet for future questions. d B C. M. notes this as weak and advises B-Q2 in which case the Queen retires o Qsq. , . e Forced: White gets the first compensation for the Queen sortie. .. . If) Again B. C. M. says "weak 'but if he moves otherwise White's pressure eradually Increases with two Bishops what more does one need? g P-K5 leads to brilliant variations. but White emerges ahead 16 P-K5; 17. BxP. K'xB. 18. PxfU. Q-K'4!; 19. 0-B3. P-KB1 : 20. K'-K'3. P-KR4; 21. Castles.
P-KR5: 22. Kt-B5. etc. h) Black now earns iwo tempi but the attack fails and only leads to a displacement of the Black pieces. The game will be divided on the Queen side where the force of the two Bishops will Hi Doubling of the Black Rooks must be prevented.
lit Now the Knight can have the King The Black force rush to the defense. White must win quickly before they can be mobilized. After Kt-B. Black mlEht be able to hold everything. ili Giving up the Knight which at first glance would seem to be White's strongest offensive piece especially with the advance of the Quen Pawn.
But the move is part of the final combination. mi The White Bishop is in jeopardy and the position had to be concise be-girning with White's 28th move. in) P-KR3 seems best but 36. P-Q6. R-B6: 37. PxKt. RxB; R-Kt8ch. K-R2: 39. K-B2. B-R6; 40. B-K2 and wins the Black Knight.
