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Chess 21 Feb 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 the Chess Editor L. A. TIMES PROBLEM NO. 1375 By R. Junker White mates in two. (Wh. 8; Bl. 9.) L. A. TIMES PROBLEM NO. 1376 Br O. Duraa (1st Pr.) nightly by individual arranaement. Visitors are welcome 10 vaich the games at ail Hires. (Group "A") F-rwhow Light Fgelslem Everert .. Hufnagel Vnrkspich. Cohen Wolff Henoerson Polland .. Hoerber .. Aronon . Chernu ..7 ( .Reinhardt. (Group "B") W L. I W. L Dobsevage Coswell . Forti Dr. Luban 'a 7'a Lienne . Martin .. Rier C'-ellert .. Lenk .. Marks ... 5 6 K Pilowsky 8 5 IParadisa .3 .7 Poliycove . Toabin .. Dj:. Collins Patsch .. (Group -C") Lleberman 14 1 itr'kson Jr. Von Sel ..I0' 4't:Jans Jr. . 5' 8' Enckson. 10 Gottlieb. 3'a 8' Datsko ... 9', 4 ' I Alberts .2 3 Ulrich . . 9 3 HarsonJr. 2 9 ' Harrison . 9 5 jLaykin ... I'i 12'4 Hanf . 6 ; Kesner ... 1 9 Look ... iFerer 0 12
RULES OF THE SOLVING CONTEST The winners of each mouth's contest will receive a three-month subscription to the Chess Review, a month's membership in the Chess and Checker Club of Los Angeles. 124 W. Fourth St., and the Hollywood Chess Group. 108 N. Formosa Ave., where they may discuss composing and solving or problems ana end games. Every winner will be marked with a number showing times be was a winner in climbing the ladder. The system will enable 12 (or more in a case of a tie) solvers to win. Solutions sent 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 limit being seven days.
Otherwise credit can only be given in a later ladder. f Problems In thla column may begin with a castling key or have castling as a defense, unless it can be definitely proved that such maneuvers are not legal. Capture keys, "en passant' keys and checking keys are also tolerated, but all tht above types are rather uncommon. The capture of a pawn, however. Is not unusual.
If a problem has no solution, "no solution" must ba claimed in order to scort points. The principal variations are necessary when sending In tht three-movers. Keyt only need be given In two-ers. although it is excellent practice to write out all the distinct variations. Two-movers receive two points.
Three-movers receive three points on our ladder. The 'pr lie is awarded to the leading solver once a month. iHig acora la then canceled? Solvers may become ladderitea at any time. They are expected to solve as individuals or teams but not consult otherwise, i Anyone deslrlnc Information for rhesg literature, chess lessons, address of chesg clubs, or whatever information concerning the game of chess, should send a self-ad-riresed and stamped envelope or card to Herman Sietner, Chesa Editor, Log Angeles Times, Reauests for bark Issues and subscrip tions should be directed to the Circulation Department.
HOLLYWOOD OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP Thla column appearg on Sunday. The Hollywood open championship tour-! r.itrTin tna ivcnm nrrv mr.u Group and played at their headquarters at 108 N. Formosa Ave. has created Interesting competition in all three classes. Due to the fact that some 6, players par-tlcinat (including the ladies' championship tournament, i games are played off White mates in three. (Wis. Hi BL 7.)
SOLUTION TO PROBLEM 1371: N-Q3. SOLUTION TO PROBLEM 1372: N-R4. Wt received solutlong from the following: J. o. Dodge, H. Gimeno (welcoma to our ladder,) D. M. Poole, E. H. Quayle, C. B. Collina (yes.l W. B. Tudor, W. L. Koethen, D. A. Innes. G. F. Holt-Hartford. R. Kingsbury, . E. H. Schadee, F. Margaretten. A. D. Reynolds Sr.. H. Bruhn, G. S. Peck. J. L. Larrabee. Capl. M. C. (welcome to our ladder,) A. Von, C P. Ford. H. I. Moses, J3. Bushueff, J. P. Walsh. M. Rudholm, Private R. L. Bridges. C E. Boyle. J. T. Watson. O. A. Hall. A. S. Prigmore (welcome to our ladder,) M. Moixis, Capt. N. Maxlmov M.C.
CALIFORNIA OPEN STATE ' CHAMPIONSHIP W. L. W. L. Stelner .14 O Light .... 4 '2 4' Barsm ..12 4 Lenk 4'i 6'a Fortl ... 8 6 Chernls .. 3'2 3'a Mrs. Roos 8 6 Dobsevage. 3'i 8'a Fitikelsteln 7 1 K'pilowsky 3'a 8!a Cohen ... 6 7 Martin . . 3 7 Henderson 5 4 Von Sel .. I'i 7'a Hufnagel , 5 5 Bnger ... la 'a Levienne , 5 ; 10 Everett .. 'a 4Va
SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIP The hot Anselei Utah Schools Cham plonshlp Tournament, under (he sponsorship of the Hollywood Chess Group. 1 OK N. Formosa Ave., started last Sunday afternoon with 10 players In Group A. There will be several (roups with 10 players in eai-h formed. It is open ta alt hich fhno pupils.
All those interested eall Mr. Kleiner at Wf.b.ter 8817 after f p.m. The fnllowinr is the stand-inr of the first (roup: w i w x, O. Groves .20 M. Bvrd . 0 i C. Nuese .. I'i 'a O. Blancher 0 1 G. Tianer lis ' E. Hane ... 0 1 Ft.Devenportl 0 E. Rubin .0 1 G. Haimson 1 O C. Bernard.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA OPEN COLLEGE CHAMPIONSHIP At a meetlnr of eollece students last Sunday at the headquarter nf the Hollywood Chess Group at 108 N. Formosa Ave., it was derided that the tournament start Sunday afternoon. March 7, The tournament is open to all rollere and junior college students. Anyone interested eall Mr. Steiner, WFbsler 8 IT after 6 p.m.
BOOK REVIEW David MrKar has attain published a delltrhifu! little volume enlltled. "Fifty I Great Games of Modern Chess," chosea and annotated by H Uoiomuefc, an English player. It contajns the best limn of the present century played by such masters as Alrkhme. Lasker, Keres. Caps-blgnca, Nimaowltsrh, Eue, Rubinstein, Flohr, Splelman.
Botalnnik. etc. No period has produced so many masterpieceg of the chess player's art, and there i no better way of combining Instruction with amusement than by playing thrnush the great gamrs by the mast-era. Prica 81.23. plus 3 rents postage, and may bt ordered through the cliess editor.
GAME FIVE Ai its best, the style of the Americas master. Marshall, was a wonderful rom-binatinn of visor and artistry in attack, as. for example, in the fnlloninr cam where even the great defensive Player, Burn, meets with most incisive treatment at his hands. GIUOCO PIANO (Ostend. 1905i 15-22, 25-18, 8-11, 20-25, 4-8, 21-20 is an illustration.
Marshall White 1- P-K4 2- N-KB3 3- B-B4 4- P-B3 8-P-Q4 8-PxP Burn Black P-K4 N-QR3 B-B4 N-B.Tsi PxP B-N5ch Marshall While 12- R-Kch 13- B-Q3! 14- KBxN 1.VN-K5! Iti-NxNPch 17-RxBch t8-Q-CMrh 19- P-KR4! 20- P-R3 21- Q-B5 Burn Biscit K-B B-K2fei RPxB PxB K-B2 KxN K-R3 P-N5U. NxP Resign) K-B'b) NxKPici 8-P-Q5 N-K2 0-O-Q4 N-KB3 10- B-KN3 N-N3'd 11- QN-Q2 P-KR3 (al Inviting the Moller attack: a sound alternative is 4. . . . B-N3 followed by l. . . . Q-K2 in order to preserve tha center. (bi The main line of the Moller attack runs 7. N-B3, NxKP; 8. P-Q5. The text leads to the little known Cracow variation. (ci A risky crpture. Safe enotish la 7. . . . P-Q4; 8. PxP, KNxP; B. QN-B3, B-K3. di A better line for Black Is 10. . . . P-B4; 11. Q-K3. N-N.V 12. Q-K4, P-Q3. lei Temnorary relief would nave been provided y 13. . . . BxN. Black's posi tion, however, would still be Inferior. fi If 19. . . . OxR; 20. PxP, dis. eh KxP: 21?N-B3ch, K-BS: 22. P-N3ch, K-N5; 23. (-N6ch and male next move..
RULES OF THE SOLVING CONTEST The winners of each mouth's contest will receive a three-month subscription to the Chess Review, a month's membership in the Chess and Checker Club of Los Angeles. 124 W. Fourth St., and the Hollywood Chess Group. 108 N. Formosa Ave., where they may discuss composing and solving or problems ana end games. Every winner will be marked with a number showing times be was a winner in climbing the ladder. The system will enable 12 (or more in a case of a tie) solvers to win. Solutions sent 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 limit being seven days.
Otherwise credit can only be given in a later ladder. f Problems In thla column may begin with a castling key or have castling as a defense, unless it can be definitely proved that such maneuvers are not legal. Capture keys, "en passant' keys and checking keys are also tolerated, but all tht above types are rather uncommon. The capture of a pawn, however. Is not unusual.
If a problem has no solution, "no solution" must ba claimed in order to scort points. The principal variations are necessary when sending In tht three-movers. Keyt only need be given In two-ers. although it is excellent practice to write out all the distinct variations. Two-movers receive two points.
Three-movers receive three points on our ladder. The 'pr lie is awarded to the leading solver once a month. iHig acora la then canceled? Solvers may become ladderitea at any time. They are expected to solve as individuals or teams but not consult otherwise, i Anyone deslrlnc Information for rhesg literature, chess lessons, address of chesg clubs, or whatever information concerning the game of chess, should send a self-ad-riresed and stamped envelope or card to Herman Sietner, Chesa Editor, Log Angeles Times, Reauests for bark Issues and subscrip tions should be directed to the Circulation Department.
HOLLYWOOD OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP Thla column appearg on Sunday. The Hollywood open championship tour-! r.itrTin tna ivcnm nrrv mr.u Group and played at their headquarters at 108 N. Formosa Ave. has created Interesting competition in all three classes. Due to the fact that some 6, players par-tlcinat (including the ladies' championship tournament, i games are played off White mates in three. (Wis. Hi BL 7.)
SOLUTION TO PROBLEM 1371: N-Q3. SOLUTION TO PROBLEM 1372: N-R4. Wt received solutlong from the following: J. o. Dodge, H. Gimeno (welcoma to our ladder,) D. M. Poole, E. H. Quayle, C. B. Collina (yes.l W. B. Tudor, W. L. Koethen, D. A. Innes. G. F. Holt-Hartford. R. Kingsbury, . E. H. Schadee, F. Margaretten. A. D. Reynolds Sr.. H. Bruhn, G. S. Peck. J. L. Larrabee. Capl. M. C. (welcome to our ladder,) A. Von, C P. Ford. H. I. Moses, J3. Bushueff, J. P. Walsh. M. Rudholm, Private R. L. Bridges. C E. Boyle. J. T. Watson. O. A. Hall. A. S. Prigmore (welcome to our ladder,) M. Moixis, Capt. N. Maxlmov M.C.
CALIFORNIA OPEN STATE ' CHAMPIONSHIP W. L. W. L. Stelner .14 O Light .... 4 '2 4' Barsm ..12 4 Lenk 4'i 6'a Fortl ... 8 6 Chernls .. 3'2 3'a Mrs. Roos 8 6 Dobsevage. 3'i 8'a Fitikelsteln 7 1 K'pilowsky 3'a 8!a Cohen ... 6 7 Martin . . 3 7 Henderson 5 4 Von Sel .. I'i 7'a Hufnagel , 5 5 Bnger ... la 'a Levienne , 5 ; 10 Everett .. 'a 4Va
SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIP The hot Anselei Utah Schools Cham plonshlp Tournament, under (he sponsorship of the Hollywood Chess Group. 1 OK N. Formosa Ave., started last Sunday afternoon with 10 players In Group A. There will be several (roups with 10 players in eai-h formed. It is open ta alt hich fhno pupils.
All those interested eall Mr. Kleiner at Wf.b.ter 8817 after f p.m. The fnllowinr is the stand-inr of the first (roup: w i w x, O. Groves .20 M. Bvrd . 0 i C. Nuese .. I'i 'a O. Blancher 0 1 G. Tianer lis ' E. Hane ... 0 1 Ft.Devenportl 0 E. Rubin .0 1 G. Haimson 1 O C. Bernard.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA OPEN COLLEGE CHAMPIONSHIP At a meetlnr of eollece students last Sunday at the headquarter nf the Hollywood Chess Group at 108 N. Formosa Ave., it was derided that the tournament start Sunday afternoon. March 7, The tournament is open to all rollere and junior college students. Anyone interested eall Mr. Steiner, WFbsler 8 IT after 6 p.m.
BOOK REVIEW David MrKar has attain published a delltrhifu! little volume enlltled. "Fifty I Great Games of Modern Chess," chosea and annotated by H Uoiomuefc, an English player. It contajns the best limn of the present century played by such masters as Alrkhme. Lasker, Keres. Caps-blgnca, Nimaowltsrh, Eue, Rubinstein, Flohr, Splelman.
Botalnnik. etc. No period has produced so many masterpieceg of the chess player's art, and there i no better way of combining Instruction with amusement than by playing thrnush the great gamrs by the mast-era. Prica 81.23. plus 3 rents postage, and may bt ordered through the cliess editor.
GAME FIVE Ai its best, the style of the Americas master. Marshall, was a wonderful rom-binatinn of visor and artistry in attack, as. for example, in the fnlloninr cam where even the great defensive Player, Burn, meets with most incisive treatment at his hands. GIUOCO PIANO (Ostend. 1905i 15-22, 25-18, 8-11, 20-25, 4-8, 21-20 is an illustration.
Marshall White 1- P-K4 2- N-KB3 3- B-B4 4- P-B3 8-P-Q4 8-PxP Burn Black P-K4 N-QR3 B-B4 N-B.Tsi PxP B-N5ch Marshall While 12- R-Kch 13- B-Q3! 14- KBxN 1.VN-K5! Iti-NxNPch 17-RxBch t8-Q-CMrh 19- P-KR4! 20- P-R3 21- Q-B5 Burn Biscit K-B B-K2fei RPxB PxB K-B2 KxN K-R3 P-N5U. NxP Resign) K-B'b) NxKPici 8-P-Q5 N-K2 0-O-Q4 N-KB3 10- B-KN3 N-N3'd 11- QN-Q2 P-KR3 (al Inviting the Moller attack: a sound alternative is 4. . . . B-N3 followed by l. . . . Q-K2 in order to preserve tha center. (bi The main line of the Moller attack runs 7. N-B3, NxKP; 8. P-Q5. The text leads to the little known Cracow variation. (ci A risky crpture. Safe enotish la 7. . . . P-Q4; 8. PxP, KNxP; B. QN-B3, B-K3. di A better line for Black Is 10. . . . P-B4; 11. Q-K3. N-N.V 12. Q-K4, P-Q3. lei Temnorary relief would nave been provided y 13. . . . BxN. Black's posi tion, however, would still be Inferior. fi If 19. . . . OxR; 20. PxP, dis. eh KxP: 21?N-B3ch, K-BS: 22. P-N3ch, K-N5; 23. (-N6ch and male next move..
