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Chess 04 Feb 1940, Sun The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, California) Newspapers.com
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CHESS L. A. TIMES PROBLEM NO. 1057 Compound for the Los Angeles Times by Eugene Menhaun, Berkeley, Oil.
Whit mate In two. (Wb. 8; Bl. 3 ) L. A. TIMES PROBLEM NO. 1058 By J. Oberman White mates in three. (Wh. 7; Bi. 8.) SOLUTION TO PROBLEM 1053: SOLUTION TO PROBLEM 1051; Q-KR M. RCDIIOLM AND DR. R. H. ROSS WIN SOLVING CONTEST Due lo the fact (hat (he writer was away last month and unable to publish the winner of the ladder, we will have two winners in this month's ladder. We congratulle Mr. Rudholm and Dr. Ross for winning this contest the second time. Mr. Rudholm has been with us since Problem -No. 4H), and a resident of Los Anaeles, Cal.. Dr. Hos has been with us since Problem No. bli and hails from Ulendale, Cal.
This Is the score of last two months'. Those who took part previ ously will have their score stand and should they send in solutions again they will be added and published next monin J. R. Barry, 0; R. A. Brisco. 2B: H. Rmhn ( us: J li. Blake. 4; B. Clews, 0: J. E. Blier. 4; A. Curry, 4; N. R. Dil- ley, 2; J. Davidson, () 185! J. O. Dodge, 47: .1. C. Drake. (V 341; C. P, Ford. 96; H. J. Oilmore, 380; G. A, Hall. I"') 143; W. Harmon, () 149; O. R. Halton, 175; D. A. Innes, ("I 23; W. L. Koethen. ! 115: H. Koga. 4: E. H. t ...it is- n Ijinv 9'n- R M Mal- rinaUn s'f .1 Mn's. n: 'r. Moore. 4: Mvprs. l Lj. w . ivioBiey. u. mi a. Chord. 2; J. G. Pennington, 2; Rev. P. Prlchard. () 85: R. Roslm. () 389 nr. R. it. Ross () 402: J. B. Ryan, 3, M. Rudholm. () 424 (winner:) L. Sheu- pard, 52; E. H. Schadee, () 189; A Hcndrev. 2: O. Sharp. 2; A. P. Shopper- son Jr.. 4; W. B. Tudor, () 186; J. P. Walsh 32B: T. Watkins and F. Holowach 2 (welcome to our ladder;! J. T. Watson () 78; E. H. Woodard, 52; T. Zetzer, 4. The score Includes Problems 1037-1054.
M. D. Unwell of Kansas writes the fnl- lowint tlaving played chess over a long period of years and keinit possessed of a vivid imagination I see not only the pieces and pawns on the board but the flshting charaeter rncountcred in my reading-. With this thoueht in mind and usln one of Morphy' ames, a limitation has been selected to arcomnany each move. In a general way the Black pieces represent the RriHeh Fmnire thnuah I And it difficult to make this entirely consistent with the quotation used.
1 P.Kl a' the battle onens the herald of the white king comes forth, the king instructing him as follows: . . -Olea plant my standard here, here on this little mound, Here raise the war cry of thy house,, Make thi our rallying ground. I 1-K4 In reply to White' move the herald of the opposing army makes pronouncement: Now glory to the Lord of Host from whom all glories are. And glory to our sovereign liege.
King Henry of Navarre KI.KRl We use here a quotation descriptive of the prompt action of the king's knight in entering the iray: Down on the ranks of Aragon the bold Gonzales drove And Olca raised his battle cry and waved the flag above. 2. . . Kt-QBS As White's second move attacks the unprotected pawn, the black knight guards him, warning thusly: Hands off the sons or tne wiaow, nanas off the goods in her shop, For the kings must come down and the emperors irown When the widow at Windsor ay stop. S B-B I klDlina's lines descriptive of a bellig erent churchman are used here: A tinker out of Bedford, s vagrant often quod. A private under Fairfax, a minister of God. 3. . . . B-Bt The white kind observing the bishop' move makes mental note. By the prickling of my thumb Something evil this way comes. 4. P-QKtl The knight's pawn speaks a he moves forward, Make way for liberty," he cried; Made way for liberty and died. 4. . . . The onotatlon used here honors the passing of many a brave soldier: In Flanders fields the poppies Diow Between the crosses row on row. 8. P-B3 This pawn acts Instantly on the dying charge of his fallen comrade: Take up our quarrel with the foe. To you, from failing hands, the torch we tnrow. 5. . . . B-Rt It Is obvious that He who fichts and runs away Will live to fight another day.. fi. P-Q The white king mutters to himself, Afield of the dead rushes red on my sicht and the clans of Culloden are scattered In fight. 6. . . . PxP Tommy Atkins remarks: I do not love my empire foes, nor call era equals; still What is the sense In 'atlng those 'oom you are paid to kill. 7. P-K5 The white king gives the command: "Forward the Light Brigade, Charge for the guns," he said. 7. . . . r-w Tommy Atkins comes to the front here. Oh, it's Tommy this and Tommy that, and Tommy how your soul. But it's "thin red lines of heroes" when the drums begin to roll.
HERMAN STEINER International Chess Master Address oil mall to Chess Editor . PiP (ep) The quotation used I descriptive of th action involved in this move: Right through the line they broke Cotsack and Russian reeled from tht saber stroke shattered and aundered, . . . .
OsP The black queen speak and acta: "They that are wise may follow ere the world war trumpet blows. But, I, I am first In the battle," said our Lady of the Snows. . o-o It is self-evident that In this movt Discretion 1 the better part of valor ' II. .
. . KKI-K2 Dlscrlptlve of swift concerted action at this stage of the battle: And there was mounting In hot hastei the steed, Th mustering squadron, and tht clattering car Went pouring forward with Impetuous speed, And swiftly forming In th ranks of war. 10. Kt-Kt.l The Black king speaks: And darest thou then to beard th Hon In his den, The Douglas In his hall And hopest thou hence unscathed to go; No, by Balnt Bride of Bothwell, no! ,10. . . 0-0 The Black king speaks: " E'en now their vanguard gather, e'en now we face the fray, ' A thou didst help our father, help thou our hosts this day. 11. B-Q.1 A crafty attack on the rook'g pawn, but The craft that we call modern, the crimes that we call new, John Bunyan had 'em typed and filed In 1662.
II. . . . B-Bt Decisive action on the part of the bishop who says: "One watchword through our armies, one answer from our lands, No truce with Diabolu a long as Man-soul stands." 13. BxB The White king enjoins the bishop; Why palter with this priestly crew, they hold a long Intent: When the stones of the street have pity will the hearts of the priest relent. 1-'. . . . KtxB Spoken of the Black knleht: He rights the wrong where it Is given, E'en though it be the courts of heaven. IS. B UI The Black queen speaks: The earth Is full of anger, the seas are dark with wrath. The nations in their harness go up against our path. 1S. . . . Q-K13 The Black queen speaks: "The gates are mine to open as the gates are mine to close And I set my house In order," said our lady of the snows. I I. BxR The quotation used hern Is descriptive of action and reaction In the heat of desperate fighting: Then one called out on a heathen loss and one of the virgins name And the schooling bullet leaped across and led mem wnence tney came. 11. . . . QxKt The Black queen says by word and action: Carry the word to my sisters, to the queens of the Fast and the South I have proven faith In the heritage by more than the word of mouth. 1.1. B-R The bishop flees to a place of safety. Hotfoot southward, forgotten of God. back to the city ran Wall Dad.
15. . . . PxP Spoken by the black pawn in surprised admiration of the qualities of his foe: Ah, there, Plet. behind his stony kopje With his Boer bread and biltong, and his jug of awful dop, I've known a lot of feller ihoot a damn sight worse than Fiet. Ifi. B-Bl The bishop recovers hi aplomb and advises all to: Write o'er your doors the saying wise and old, be bold, be bold. Hi. . . . Q-Kl.1 The black queen retire from the attack and calls for conference. Now call I to my captains, for council fly the sign. 17. B-B4 Thi move, of no particular value, some-what arouses the suspicions of the white king. He communes with himself thusly; Shall we whispering House of Anna draw down upon your head The hatred of the future and the shadow of the dead. 17. . . . K-Ql The white queen beginning to tee the futility of all war speaks thus: For heathen heart that puts her trust In reeking tube and iron shard All valiant dust that builds on dust and guarding calls not thee to guard For frantic boast and foolish word thy ., mercy on thy people, Lord. 1. B-Q2 . The white queen In crave, danger prays for protection: From panic, pride and terror, revenge that knows no reign, Light haste and lawless error, protect us yet again.
I. . . . Kt-QS The white, queen In dire distress says: There fareth thence an evil thing whose like been never seen And tho he sayeth nony word he bodeth 111 I ween. ) 1. Q-K4 Descriptive of the condition In White's camp: i Ah then and there was hurrying to and fro And gathering tears and tremblings of distress And cheeks all pale which but an hour ago Blushed at the praise of their own loveliness. If . Kt-Kfi A the knight moves out from between the two queens the black queen speaks: I stand unmoved, do with me what thou wilt i I can resist no more but will not yield. This is no tournament where cowards tilt; The vanquished here Is victor of the field.
20. QxQ The white queen speaks: And fear not, lest existence closing your account and mine Shall know the like no more. The eternal saki from that bowl has poured millions of bubbles like us and will pour. Oh, but the long time the world shall last When you and I behind the veil have passed. 20. . . . Kt-K7 checkmate The white king checkmated and realizing the futility of all warfare makes obeisance to the force that is eternal: The tumult and the shouting dies, the captains and the kings depart; Still stands thine ancient sacrifice, an humble and a contrite heart. The following Is a well played game by J. Edward Bromberg, prominent screen actor, and one of the best chess players of the movie colony, against D. Cohen, in one of the tournaments plaved at the headquarter of the Hollywood Chess Group. QUEEN'S GAMBIT DECLINED Cohen Bromberg Black N-KB3 P-K3 P-Q4 B-K2 QN-Q2 Castles PxP P-QN3 B-N2 P-B4 Cohn Bromberg I White Black 16- Q-N3 PxP 17- PxP NxN ia-BxN B-B4 19- QR-Q Q-N4 20- P-B4 Q-K2 21- R-KH KR-Q 22- QR-KB R-Q7 23- Q-B3 R(Bl-Q 24- P-QR3 P-QR4 25- R-B3 Q-R5 26- P-R3 R-KB7 27- Q-K R(QI-Q7 28- RxR GxPch 29- Resignj White 1- P-04 2- P-QB4 3- N-QB3 4- B-N5 , 5- N-B3 6- P-K3 7- B-Q3 8- BxBP 9- B-Q3 10- Q-B2 11- BxN 12- CastlesK 13- PxB 14- N-K4 15- K-R ' NxB BxN PxP P-N3 R-B.
Whit mate In two. (Wb. 8; Bl. 3 ) L. A. TIMES PROBLEM NO. 1058 By J. Oberman White mates in three. (Wh. 7; Bi. 8.) SOLUTION TO PROBLEM 1053: SOLUTION TO PROBLEM 1051; Q-KR M. RCDIIOLM AND DR. R. H. ROSS WIN SOLVING CONTEST Due lo the fact (hat (he writer was away last month and unable to publish the winner of the ladder, we will have two winners in this month's ladder. We congratulle Mr. Rudholm and Dr. Ross for winning this contest the second time. Mr. Rudholm has been with us since Problem -No. 4H), and a resident of Los Anaeles, Cal.. Dr. Hos has been with us since Problem No. bli and hails from Ulendale, Cal.
This Is the score of last two months'. Those who took part previ ously will have their score stand and should they send in solutions again they will be added and published next monin J. R. Barry, 0; R. A. Brisco. 2B: H. Rmhn ( us: J li. Blake. 4; B. Clews, 0: J. E. Blier. 4; A. Curry, 4; N. R. Dil- ley, 2; J. Davidson, () 185! J. O. Dodge, 47: .1. C. Drake. (V 341; C. P, Ford. 96; H. J. Oilmore, 380; G. A, Hall. I"') 143; W. Harmon, () 149; O. R. Halton, 175; D. A. Innes, ("I 23; W. L. Koethen. ! 115: H. Koga. 4: E. H. t ...it is- n Ijinv 9'n- R M Mal- rinaUn s'f .1 Mn's. n: 'r. Moore. 4: Mvprs. l Lj. w . ivioBiey. u. mi a. Chord. 2; J. G. Pennington, 2; Rev. P. Prlchard. () 85: R. Roslm. () 389 nr. R. it. Ross () 402: J. B. Ryan, 3, M. Rudholm. () 424 (winner:) L. Sheu- pard, 52; E. H. Schadee, () 189; A Hcndrev. 2: O. Sharp. 2; A. P. Shopper- son Jr.. 4; W. B. Tudor, () 186; J. P. Walsh 32B: T. Watkins and F. Holowach 2 (welcome to our ladder;! J. T. Watson () 78; E. H. Woodard, 52; T. Zetzer, 4. The score Includes Problems 1037-1054.
M. D. Unwell of Kansas writes the fnl- lowint tlaving played chess over a long period of years and keinit possessed of a vivid imagination I see not only the pieces and pawns on the board but the flshting charaeter rncountcred in my reading-. With this thoueht in mind and usln one of Morphy' ames, a limitation has been selected to arcomnany each move. In a general way the Black pieces represent the RriHeh Fmnire thnuah I And it difficult to make this entirely consistent with the quotation used.
1 P.Kl a' the battle onens the herald of the white king comes forth, the king instructing him as follows: . . -Olea plant my standard here, here on this little mound, Here raise the war cry of thy house,, Make thi our rallying ground. I 1-K4 In reply to White' move the herald of the opposing army makes pronouncement: Now glory to the Lord of Host from whom all glories are. And glory to our sovereign liege.
King Henry of Navarre KI.KRl We use here a quotation descriptive of the prompt action of the king's knight in entering the iray: Down on the ranks of Aragon the bold Gonzales drove And Olca raised his battle cry and waved the flag above. 2. . . Kt-QBS As White's second move attacks the unprotected pawn, the black knight guards him, warning thusly: Hands off the sons or tne wiaow, nanas off the goods in her shop, For the kings must come down and the emperors irown When the widow at Windsor ay stop. S B-B I klDlina's lines descriptive of a bellig erent churchman are used here: A tinker out of Bedford, s vagrant often quod. A private under Fairfax, a minister of God. 3. . . . B-Bt The white kind observing the bishop' move makes mental note. By the prickling of my thumb Something evil this way comes. 4. P-QKtl The knight's pawn speaks a he moves forward, Make way for liberty," he cried; Made way for liberty and died. 4. . . . The onotatlon used here honors the passing of many a brave soldier: In Flanders fields the poppies Diow Between the crosses row on row. 8. P-B3 This pawn acts Instantly on the dying charge of his fallen comrade: Take up our quarrel with the foe. To you, from failing hands, the torch we tnrow. 5. . . . B-Rt It Is obvious that He who fichts and runs away Will live to fight another day.. fi. P-Q The white king mutters to himself, Afield of the dead rushes red on my sicht and the clans of Culloden are scattered In fight. 6. . . . PxP Tommy Atkins remarks: I do not love my empire foes, nor call era equals; still What is the sense In 'atlng those 'oom you are paid to kill. 7. P-K5 The white king gives the command: "Forward the Light Brigade, Charge for the guns," he said. 7. . . . r-w Tommy Atkins comes to the front here. Oh, it's Tommy this and Tommy that, and Tommy how your soul. But it's "thin red lines of heroes" when the drums begin to roll.
HERMAN STEINER International Chess Master Address oil mall to Chess Editor . PiP (ep) The quotation used I descriptive of th action involved in this move: Right through the line they broke Cotsack and Russian reeled from tht saber stroke shattered and aundered, . . . .
OsP The black queen speak and acta: "They that are wise may follow ere the world war trumpet blows. But, I, I am first In the battle," said our Lady of the Snows. . o-o It is self-evident that In this movt Discretion 1 the better part of valor ' II. .
. . KKI-K2 Dlscrlptlve of swift concerted action at this stage of the battle: And there was mounting In hot hastei the steed, Th mustering squadron, and tht clattering car Went pouring forward with Impetuous speed, And swiftly forming In th ranks of war. 10. Kt-Kt.l The Black king speaks: And darest thou then to beard th Hon In his den, The Douglas In his hall And hopest thou hence unscathed to go; No, by Balnt Bride of Bothwell, no! ,10. . . 0-0 The Black king speaks: " E'en now their vanguard gather, e'en now we face the fray, ' A thou didst help our father, help thou our hosts this day. 11. B-Q.1 A crafty attack on the rook'g pawn, but The craft that we call modern, the crimes that we call new, John Bunyan had 'em typed and filed In 1662.
II. . . . B-Bt Decisive action on the part of the bishop who says: "One watchword through our armies, one answer from our lands, No truce with Diabolu a long as Man-soul stands." 13. BxB The White king enjoins the bishop; Why palter with this priestly crew, they hold a long Intent: When the stones of the street have pity will the hearts of the priest relent. 1-'. . . . KtxB Spoken of the Black knleht: He rights the wrong where it Is given, E'en though it be the courts of heaven. IS. B UI The Black queen speaks: The earth Is full of anger, the seas are dark with wrath. The nations in their harness go up against our path. 1S. . . . Q-K13 The Black queen speaks: "The gates are mine to open as the gates are mine to close And I set my house In order," said our lady of the snows. I I. BxR The quotation used hern Is descriptive of action and reaction In the heat of desperate fighting: Then one called out on a heathen loss and one of the virgins name And the schooling bullet leaped across and led mem wnence tney came. 11. . . . QxKt The Black queen says by word and action: Carry the word to my sisters, to the queens of the Fast and the South I have proven faith In the heritage by more than the word of mouth. 1.1. B-R The bishop flees to a place of safety. Hotfoot southward, forgotten of God. back to the city ran Wall Dad.
15. . . . PxP Spoken by the black pawn in surprised admiration of the qualities of his foe: Ah, there, Plet. behind his stony kopje With his Boer bread and biltong, and his jug of awful dop, I've known a lot of feller ihoot a damn sight worse than Fiet. Ifi. B-Bl The bishop recovers hi aplomb and advises all to: Write o'er your doors the saying wise and old, be bold, be bold. Hi. . . . Q-Kl.1 The black queen retire from the attack and calls for conference. Now call I to my captains, for council fly the sign. 17. B-B4 Thi move, of no particular value, some-what arouses the suspicions of the white king. He communes with himself thusly; Shall we whispering House of Anna draw down upon your head The hatred of the future and the shadow of the dead. 17. . . . K-Ql The white queen beginning to tee the futility of all war speaks thus: For heathen heart that puts her trust In reeking tube and iron shard All valiant dust that builds on dust and guarding calls not thee to guard For frantic boast and foolish word thy ., mercy on thy people, Lord. 1. B-Q2 . The white queen In crave, danger prays for protection: From panic, pride and terror, revenge that knows no reign, Light haste and lawless error, protect us yet again.
I. . . . Kt-QS The white, queen In dire distress says: There fareth thence an evil thing whose like been never seen And tho he sayeth nony word he bodeth 111 I ween. ) 1. Q-K4 Descriptive of the condition In White's camp: i Ah then and there was hurrying to and fro And gathering tears and tremblings of distress And cheeks all pale which but an hour ago Blushed at the praise of their own loveliness. If . Kt-Kfi A the knight moves out from between the two queens the black queen speaks: I stand unmoved, do with me what thou wilt i I can resist no more but will not yield. This is no tournament where cowards tilt; The vanquished here Is victor of the field.
20. QxQ The white queen speaks: And fear not, lest existence closing your account and mine Shall know the like no more. The eternal saki from that bowl has poured millions of bubbles like us and will pour. Oh, but the long time the world shall last When you and I behind the veil have passed. 20. . . . Kt-K7 checkmate The white king checkmated and realizing the futility of all warfare makes obeisance to the force that is eternal: The tumult and the shouting dies, the captains and the kings depart; Still stands thine ancient sacrifice, an humble and a contrite heart. The following Is a well played game by J. Edward Bromberg, prominent screen actor, and one of the best chess players of the movie colony, against D. Cohen, in one of the tournaments plaved at the headquarter of the Hollywood Chess Group. QUEEN'S GAMBIT DECLINED Cohen Bromberg Black N-KB3 P-K3 P-Q4 B-K2 QN-Q2 Castles PxP P-QN3 B-N2 P-B4 Cohn Bromberg I White Black 16- Q-N3 PxP 17- PxP NxN ia-BxN B-B4 19- QR-Q Q-N4 20- P-B4 Q-K2 21- R-KH KR-Q 22- QR-KB R-Q7 23- Q-B3 R(Bl-Q 24- P-QR3 P-QR4 25- R-B3 Q-R5 26- P-R3 R-KB7 27- Q-K R(QI-Q7 28- RxR GxPch 29- Resignj White 1- P-04 2- P-QB4 3- N-QB3 4- B-N5 , 5- N-B3 6- P-K3 7- B-Q3 8- BxBP 9- B-Q3 10- Q-B2 11- BxN 12- CastlesK 13- PxB 14- N-K4 15- K-R ' NxB BxN PxP P-N3 R-B.
