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Chess 04 Apr 1943, Sun The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, California) Newspapers.com
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CHESS BY HERMAN STEINER INTERNATIONAL CHESS MASTER Address All Mail to Chess Editor April 4, 1943 L. A. TIMES PROBLEM NO. By O. BruSTl (4h Prize) White mates in two. 10; Bl. L.A. TIMES PROBLEM NO. 1388 By C. Chomn 2nd Pr. Black. Whit Black Martin P-K4 15-P-B3 N-B3 PxP lS-BxNch BxB P-KN4 17-N-Q.Vh K-Q3 P-N5 18-RxBch B-K3 P-KR3 l-OxP R-K KxN 20-OR-KB K-02 P-Q4 21-R-B7rh K-B Q-Kl 22-R-B7ch QxR PxP 23-NxQ BxQ K-K 24-NxKR K-Q Q-Q 25-N-QS K-B2 K-Ki 2(i-NxKP R-K? B-N2 27-N-B6 Resigns N-KB3 White mate in three.
Solution to Problem No. 1383: Q-R4. FORD WINS SOLVING - CONTEST WITH POINTS - We congratulae Mr. Feri far having won Ihi. eanlest the aeeand time. He kull Iran 8sa Diet. This t the er of lat menth'n participant. These whl took part prevlaus-Ir will have their erere Hand end ihould ther oend in islutiant eiein thejr will be added and published atain. P. Aki. 27; K. D. Bowdrn, 2; B. Biuh-Teff. 134; C. E. Boyle Jr., 2; Private 8. Balabim. 2; C. A. Baker. 0; H. Brulm 5 t 156: C. B. Collins, 223: J. C. Drake 3. 67; J. O. Dodae (6.) 187; P. Duschik. t): Llrut. G. N. Dick. 0: L P. Edmund-eon (welcome to our ladder.t 2: C. P. Ford 7 winner.) 280; H. Glmeno, 0; T rmmlm A' n. S UM K fl A. Inne 3,( 174: R. Kmburj. 24; W. L. Koethen 3,) 118: A. G. Karn, 72: E. l.evr. 0; J. L. Larrabee. 14: M. Morris, 110: P. Margaretten. 78; Capt. N. Maximo. 27: W. C. Noltini, 192; L E. Nord-atiom, 2; G. 8. Peck, 72; E. A. Rose-rrana, 4: Rer. P. Pnchard I3. 50: D. M. Poole, 141; E. H. Qua'le, 141: M. Pud-holm (4.1 14?: A. D. Reynolds Sr., 239: W. L. Reynolds. 7: E H. Schadee 4. 44; L. A. Saleedo U.) 279: Mrs. P. Tovar. 57: Berft. R. a. Tavlor (welcome to our ladder.t 2". J. P. Walsh 1.) 234: P. h. Wellcome, 0; A. 8. Wella, 254; J. T. Wat-ion 4.) 40. Solutiona lnclud Problems 1377-1383.
From the California Open State Championship: KING S GAMBIT ACCEPTED White Hart in 1- P-K4 2- P-KB4 3- N-KB3 4- P-KR4, 8-N-NS -NxP 7- P-Q4 8- BxP 5- N-B3 J0-B-B4ch 31-N-OS 12-NxPch 33-0-0 14-B-K5 THE HOLLYWOOD CHESS GROtP CLl'B CHAMPIONSHIP The llollvwead Chess C.reaa at 108 N. Fnrmesa Ave. started its double-round ehsmptonsMp tetirnament for members with arer 40 plarera asrtiripstinr in three elaoses. Games are plajred erery efeninr. The Hollywood Chess tiroup snnounrrs the iassiflcation l all plavers in Las An-teles and vicinity, according to their strength.
This standing; will have rerea-ttitien be the Nations! Chest Federation. Those Interested are welcome te yislt the rluhrooms at the ahore address (ne eharae.) Herman Rtriner. International master, will ie the ratints. For further information call WEbster 8KIT after p.m. BILES OF THE SOLVING CONTEST The winnera of each month's contest will receive three-month subscription to the Chess Review, a month j membership In the Chess and Checker Club of Los Angeles.
124 W. Fourth St., and the Holly. ood Chesa Group. inB N. Formosa Ave , where they may discuss composing and aolvina of problems and end games.
Every winner will be marked with a number ahnwing times he was a winner In climbing the ladder. The system will enable 12 tor more In a case of a tie) aolven to win. Solutions aent in answer to this problem will be acknowledged within two weeks after publication If you wish to figure in the 'up-to-the-minute" ladder, the time llmtt being aeven days. Otherwise credit can only be given in a later ladder. Problem in this column may begin witha castling key or have castling as a defense.
unless it can be definitely proved that such maneuvers are not leaal. Capture keys, "en passant" keys and checking keys are also tolerated, hut all the above types a,re rather uncommon. The capture of a pawn, however, la not anusual. If a problem hs no solution, "no solution" must be claimed in order to score points. The principal variations are necessary when aending in the three-movers.
Keys rmly need be given In two-ers, although it I excellent practice to write out all the distinct variations. Two-movera receive two pninta. Three-movers receive three points on our ladder. The priae. is awarded to the leading solver once a month.
(His score is then canceled.) 8olvers may become ladderltes at any time. They are experted to solve as Individuals or teams but not consult otherwise. Anyone desiring Information for' chess literature, chess lessons, address of chess clubs, or whatever Information concerning the game of chess, should send a self-addressed and stamped envelope or card to Herman Sterner, Chess Editor, Los Angeles Times. Request for bark Issue and subscriptions should he directed to the Circulation Department. This column appears on Sunday, W have had many Inaulrles about ae.tving of problems and are therefore publishing the following interesting articles hy B. fl. Laws from his book entitled "Chess Problems and How to Solve Them." (Continued from last Sunday) - HALF rilf A term originated by C, Mansfield, a brilliant English composer of two-movers, to express the ease where there are two Black men In the line ( influence from Whit Oieea. Rook r Bishop t Black Kin. On one moving the ether u pinned. Thla is ahown in Daaram N-S.
U l oovioua 'hat if the Rook at B4 moves to. say. B. the other Rook is pinned and the Bishop ran via'e. and should the' Rook at Kt play to K8, Kl-B4 sir. Ponrteen combinations of B'ack are poas'bl to produce ' half pins." Diagram Ne. Black to play. THREAT PROBLEMS This earrlea Ita meaning and la Included here tor the purpose of introducing the term "biock." from which it is distinguished.
A problem of the "threat" type is one In which the key move makes a direct attack. BLOCK-THREAT Biock-Uireat problems are actually of the "threat" order, but are ao ingeniously aet by the composer that the solver Is led to suppose a pure waiting move will suffice. As such a tranquil coup cannot be found, the bkick-like formation has to be broken up and a more vigorous engagement undertaken. This is little deception seldom seen outside two-movers. CHANGE MATE OR ML'TATE A block problem which In Its presented position appears to be capable of being solved by a "waste" move.
On examination auch a course will be found to be unavailable, and the treating of the position as a block-threat will be equally failing. The peculiar point is that White has to make a key move which still preserves the character of the block by giving up one or more mates already set ana in doing so provide a different mate or mates to meet the defense or defenses concerned. The appellation "change mate" Is not a well chosen one. Brian Harley, a popular composer and editor, proposed In lis stead (he adoption of "mutate." SHORT MATE A mate which can be given by White short of the number of moves named in the condition. These mates are often tin-satisfactory but the fault generally lies with Black, who ta assumed to take cognizance of immediate danger and not make suicidal rejoinders.
Obviously there can be no short matea In two-movers. TRIES Tries are plausible lines of procedure which fall. Composers endeavor to enrich their work by introducing these tempting but specious moves in order to promote dlfllculty. Very often, however, they are accidental. In any case they add to the merits of a composition.
COOK A rook Is a method of solving a problem not Intended by Rs author. A severe law enacts that a problem must have only one key move. When it Is found that other key moves will do the needful, the position is said to be cooked. Should It be discovered that the defense csn forfend the attack, the problem Is also considered cooked. In either case the composers work is a nullity, DIAL When Whit ha the choice of giving the mate, this Is regarded as a blemish and I termed a duel: In three and more movers an option on the second or third move as the case may bat Is called a dual continuation.
There are many duals and dual continuation which a composer i cannot extirpate, and these are mostly overlooked II they do not aBect the main issues. ECHOES These are more specially connected with mating positions which are of identical lor nearly soi formation, the Black Kmr being mated on different squares. When the mate is given In one variation with the Black King on a White square and in another on a Black square, it Is said to be a "chameleon echo." TASK PROBLEMS Problems made to order, that Is the composer works from a kind of specification. A theme or Idea Is specified In the abstract to be made concreie. or a certain force is nominated to be employed according to ability.
Solution to Problem No. 1383: Q-R4. FORD WINS SOLVING - CONTEST WITH POINTS - We congratulae Mr. Feri far having won Ihi. eanlest the aeeand time. He kull Iran 8sa Diet. This t the er of lat menth'n participant. These whl took part prevlaus-Ir will have their erere Hand end ihould ther oend in islutiant eiein thejr will be added and published atain. P. Aki. 27; K. D. Bowdrn, 2; B. Biuh-Teff. 134; C. E. Boyle Jr., 2; Private 8. Balabim. 2; C. A. Baker. 0; H. Brulm 5 t 156: C. B. Collins, 223: J. C. Drake 3. 67; J. O. Dodae (6.) 187; P. Duschik. t): Llrut. G. N. Dick. 0: L P. Edmund-eon (welcome to our ladder.t 2: C. P. Ford 7 winner.) 280; H. Glmeno, 0; T rmmlm A' n. S UM K fl A. Inne 3,( 174: R. Kmburj. 24; W. L. Koethen 3,) 118: A. G. Karn, 72: E. l.evr. 0; J. L. Larrabee. 14: M. Morris, 110: P. Margaretten. 78; Capt. N. Maximo. 27: W. C. Noltini, 192; L E. Nord-atiom, 2; G. 8. Peck, 72; E. A. Rose-rrana, 4: Rer. P. Pnchard I3. 50: D. M. Poole, 141; E. H. Qua'le, 141: M. Pud-holm (4.1 14?: A. D. Reynolds Sr., 239: W. L. Reynolds. 7: E H. Schadee 4. 44; L. A. Saleedo U.) 279: Mrs. P. Tovar. 57: Berft. R. a. Tavlor (welcome to our ladder.t 2". J. P. Walsh 1.) 234: P. h. Wellcome, 0; A. 8. Wella, 254; J. T. Wat-ion 4.) 40. Solutiona lnclud Problems 1377-1383.
From the California Open State Championship: KING S GAMBIT ACCEPTED White Hart in 1- P-K4 2- P-KB4 3- N-KB3 4- P-KR4, 8-N-NS -NxP 7- P-Q4 8- BxP 5- N-B3 J0-B-B4ch 31-N-OS 12-NxPch 33-0-0 14-B-K5 THE HOLLYWOOD CHESS GROtP CLl'B CHAMPIONSHIP The llollvwead Chess C.reaa at 108 N. Fnrmesa Ave. started its double-round ehsmptonsMp tetirnament for members with arer 40 plarera asrtiripstinr in three elaoses. Games are plajred erery efeninr. The Hollywood Chess tiroup snnounrrs the iassiflcation l all plavers in Las An-teles and vicinity, according to their strength.
This standing; will have rerea-ttitien be the Nations! Chest Federation. Those Interested are welcome te yislt the rluhrooms at the ahore address (ne eharae.) Herman Rtriner. International master, will ie the ratints. For further information call WEbster 8KIT after p.m. BILES OF THE SOLVING CONTEST The winnera of each month's contest will receive three-month subscription to the Chess Review, a month j membership In the Chess and Checker Club of Los Angeles.
124 W. Fourth St., and the Holly. ood Chesa Group. inB N. Formosa Ave , where they may discuss composing and aolvina of problems and end games.
Every winner will be marked with a number ahnwing times he was a winner In climbing the ladder. The system will enable 12 tor more In a case of a tie) aolven to win. Solutions aent in answer to this problem will be acknowledged within two weeks after publication If you wish to figure in the 'up-to-the-minute" ladder, the time llmtt being aeven days. Otherwise credit can only be given in a later ladder. Problem in this column may begin witha castling key or have castling as a defense.
unless it can be definitely proved that such maneuvers are not leaal. Capture keys, "en passant" keys and checking keys are also tolerated, hut all the above types a,re rather uncommon. The capture of a pawn, however, la not anusual. If a problem hs no solution, "no solution" must be claimed in order to score points. The principal variations are necessary when aending in the three-movers.
Keys rmly need be given In two-ers, although it I excellent practice to write out all the distinct variations. Two-movera receive two pninta. Three-movers receive three points on our ladder. The priae. is awarded to the leading solver once a month.
(His score is then canceled.) 8olvers may become ladderltes at any time. They are experted to solve as Individuals or teams but not consult otherwise. Anyone desiring Information for' chess literature, chess lessons, address of chess clubs, or whatever Information concerning the game of chess, should send a self-addressed and stamped envelope or card to Herman Sterner, Chess Editor, Los Angeles Times. Request for bark Issue and subscriptions should he directed to the Circulation Department. This column appears on Sunday, W have had many Inaulrles about ae.tving of problems and are therefore publishing the following interesting articles hy B. fl. Laws from his book entitled "Chess Problems and How to Solve Them." (Continued from last Sunday) - HALF rilf A term originated by C, Mansfield, a brilliant English composer of two-movers, to express the ease where there are two Black men In the line ( influence from Whit Oieea. Rook r Bishop t Black Kin. On one moving the ether u pinned. Thla is ahown in Daaram N-S.
U l oovioua 'hat if the Rook at B4 moves to. say. B. the other Rook is pinned and the Bishop ran via'e. and should the' Rook at Kt play to K8, Kl-B4 sir. Ponrteen combinations of B'ack are poas'bl to produce ' half pins." Diagram Ne. Black to play. THREAT PROBLEMS This earrlea Ita meaning and la Included here tor the purpose of introducing the term "biock." from which it is distinguished.
A problem of the "threat" type is one In which the key move makes a direct attack. BLOCK-THREAT Biock-Uireat problems are actually of the "threat" order, but are ao ingeniously aet by the composer that the solver Is led to suppose a pure waiting move will suffice. As such a tranquil coup cannot be found, the bkick-like formation has to be broken up and a more vigorous engagement undertaken. This is little deception seldom seen outside two-movers. CHANGE MATE OR ML'TATE A block problem which In Its presented position appears to be capable of being solved by a "waste" move.
On examination auch a course will be found to be unavailable, and the treating of the position as a block-threat will be equally failing. The peculiar point is that White has to make a key move which still preserves the character of the block by giving up one or more mates already set ana in doing so provide a different mate or mates to meet the defense or defenses concerned. The appellation "change mate" Is not a well chosen one. Brian Harley, a popular composer and editor, proposed In lis stead (he adoption of "mutate." SHORT MATE A mate which can be given by White short of the number of moves named in the condition. These mates are often tin-satisfactory but the fault generally lies with Black, who ta assumed to take cognizance of immediate danger and not make suicidal rejoinders.
Obviously there can be no short matea In two-movers. TRIES Tries are plausible lines of procedure which fall. Composers endeavor to enrich their work by introducing these tempting but specious moves in order to promote dlfllculty. Very often, however, they are accidental. In any case they add to the merits of a composition.
COOK A rook Is a method of solving a problem not Intended by Rs author. A severe law enacts that a problem must have only one key move. When it Is found that other key moves will do the needful, the position is said to be cooked. Should It be discovered that the defense csn forfend the attack, the problem Is also considered cooked. In either case the composers work is a nullity, DIAL When Whit ha the choice of giving the mate, this Is regarded as a blemish and I termed a duel: In three and more movers an option on the second or third move as the case may bat Is called a dual continuation.
There are many duals and dual continuation which a composer i cannot extirpate, and these are mostly overlooked II they do not aBect the main issues. ECHOES These are more specially connected with mating positions which are of identical lor nearly soi formation, the Black Kmr being mated on different squares. When the mate is given In one variation with the Black King on a White square and in another on a Black square, it Is said to be a "chameleon echo." TASK PROBLEMS Problems made to order, that Is the composer works from a kind of specification. A theme or Idea Is specified In the abstract to be made concreie. or a certain force is nominated to be employed according to ability.
