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Chess 06 Jul 1941, Sun The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, California) Newspapers.com
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CHESS HERMAN STEINER International' Chess Master Address all mail to Chess Editor White mates in two (Wh. : Bl. II.) U A. TIMM PROBLEM MO. C. I. Kipptnk White mates in three (Wh. 7. Bl. 11.) SOLUTION TO PROBLEM WO. 1138: N-B4 SOLUTION TO PROBLEM NO. 1201: B-K SOLUTION TO PROBLEM NO. 1202: B-N7 CALIFORNIA STATE CHESS ASSOCIATION The writer has Juil returned from a lur whieh Uxk hisa a far at a Fran-aitoa. kavini sln hlbill.ru In Freana and Saeraaa.nta, aad rep.ru Ibat the Idea f a Utata chcaa aisaelall.a was .nthuil-aatlrallr reeeired. The Stat Championship Tearaamant will ha play either la San Franelaea ar In Canaal In the menth ( Aunt. Detalla ara la ha worked eat later. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHESS LEAGl'E The aneetlnt which arlf inallr waa aehed-led at the headauartere at the Hollywood Cbraa Graop an Wednesday. Jnlr P. will be held instead on the lame .renins at the Vlsla del Arroyo Hotel In Puadena at e'cloch. All Interested parties are read to attend.
Edward Kovaca, Viennese expert, will klva a simultaneous exhibition at the Vista JI Arroyo Hotel July 9 at 7 p.m.. 125 8. Orand Ave.. Pasadena. No charsa. The vent Is sponsored by the Pssadena Chess Club. Everyone Is cordially Invited. WTLLARD HARMON WINS SOLVING CONTEST WITH Sit rOINTS. - We eearratalate Mr. Harmon, who hat Iran this centeat tha seventh time! Ma has peon with aa since Problem No. 400 and paver missed any ana of them! Mr. Har- Pton bails from Memphis. lean. - This la tha scare at last month's par tlrlpantt. Thoaa who took part previously will bare their srore stand and should they send In solutions atain they Will ha added and published next month.
3. H. Atherton. J5: H. Bruhn (,) 122; mm aT S ft. OO . t TL-a E. L, Panlelia (.) 177: J. O. Oodce i """".J J. Davidson I.) ir, u K. M. Drummond. 0: C. P. Ford (. 33; Z. Francsacattl. 12; O. Francis. 43; R. A, .Fletcher (welcome to our ladder;) J. H Gordon. 78; O. R. Halton. 267: O. A Hall (".) 87; W. Harmon ( .) winner, 3Ti; l. o. Hartman. 94: M. Hal-laday. 0: D. A. Innes .) 176: W. L. Koethen (,) 208; A. O. Ksrn. 83: W. H. Klnser, O: O. C. Lawson, 60; H. P. Matoslan, 16: J. M. Metahardt, 178; V. O. Matt, 2; K. W. MouL 3; W. C. Nol- tuii. 126; o. B oatea. zoos Rev. r, Prlehard (,) 76: R. Roslin (.) 147; J. L. Reckerd, S; C. O. Rankin, 0; M Rudholm f'A ST,: A. D. Reynolds Sr.. 86: I. Bheppard, 130: E. H, Srhadea .) n; I,, a. aatgaoo c 114; Dr. J. b, Sheldon. 35; J. E. Tyler ,) 97: Mrs A. Tovar. O: W. B. Tudor 268: J. P, Walsh (,) 80; J. T. Watson (".) 20. . solution include rrouems ' BILES OF THE SOLVING CONTEST The wlnneri of each month' contest will receive 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., wljere they may discuss composing ana solvint of problems and end tames. Every winner will be marked with the usual (,) showing that ha was once a winner In ellmbina the ladder. The system will enable U (or more in ease of a tie) solvers to win.
Solutions sent m answer to this problem Trill be acknowledged within two weeks after publication If you wish to figure in tha "up-to-the-minute' ladder, the time limit being seven days. Otherwise eredlt can only be given In a later ladder. Problems In this column may begin with ? castling key or have castling aa a de-en se, 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 the above typo are rather uncommon. The' capture of a pawn, however, not Unusual.
i If a problem has no solution,' "no onlu-tlon" must be claimed in order to score points, . . .. '- , The principal variation are necessary when sending in the three-movers. Keys enly need be given in two-ers, although It is excellent, practice to write out all tha distinct variations.
- Two-movers receive two points. Three-tn overs receive three points on our ladder. The prize is awarded to the leading solver nee a month. (His score la then can-eled.i - - - . Solvere may become ladderite at any lime. They are expected to solve as in dividual or team but not consult other. Artstsh Reeuest for bark iMue and auhserlp tlons should be ouected to the circulation department. , . ... Anyone desiring Information for rhess literature snouid send eeji-aaareuta ana t imped envelope.
TBI eommn appear oo eunaay. LIGHT ON. SOME OPENING I . erloa by C. J. S. Pardy . Enwe'a- Saint George Of sit the branches nf the Sicilian De fense, the Dragon ' Variation Is tha most pooulsr and has tne pest sianaing wim "th books." Rut a very strong Una acainst it was recently Introduced by Euwe In his match with Landau and until satisfactory counterpiay Is found, tha Oragon'a teeth must be considered drawn. In any case. the Bohevenlnaen is probably a better defense In actual - practice:- It enables Black to make a great many moves in the ootnlne according to a fairly fixed system, thus gamin an his clock.
It Is alto better for the purpose one generally has In playing (he Sicilian at all, I. avoiding a draw. Lalos Htelner, a spe. cislint in the Siclllsn Defense, hss a de cided preference for the JMhevenlnsen System, for which see lest month' ar ticle. In this article I shall deal only vith tha critical line Introduced against the Drtson by Euwe, 1. P-K4 p-ont . N-KHt N-UB1 s. r ot rr . Nr N-IM ft. N-UR.1 P-Q If .. . P-KN3: . NxN, NPxNi 7. P-K5 with advanlaee; or in this, 6 , .
. QPxN; 7. QxOrh followed by B-QB4 also with some advsnlage, f. B-KJ! The answer to either I. B-KN.l fsee April) or 6, R-QB4 is 6 . . . P-K3I abandoning the Dragon system and switching to the Bcheveningen. (. . . . F-KN.1 The Drsson Variation, perhaps so-called because or the serpentine formation of the Black pawns. 7. O-O! R-N1 S. N-N.1t Played particularly to hinder the freeing move , , . F-Qt, S. . . 0-0 9.
F-BJ! mm mm mm m mm m mm' mm mmmtu Black' chief weak point In the Dracon la hia Q4 and on this square White should aim at posting his Q-Knlght, at the same time liberating his QBP i normally a weakness when obstructed by the Knight on QB3.) For this, P-KB3 1 necessary to free the Knight. On the previous move. P-KB3? would have been answered by 8 , . . NxPI gaining a pawn.
The orthodox way of playing White Is B-K3 Instead of castling. Suppose White has played B-K3 and not castled, the position being otherwise the same a in the diagram. Then Black can answer 9. P-B3 with 9 . . . P-Q4I White cannot win the pawn: a game Belavenetz-LevenflRch continued with 10. PxP, N-QN5; 11. P-QS. QxP; 12. B-BS, QicQch; 13. RxQ, N-B3; enual chances. In this, If 12. QxQ. PxQ: 13. O-O-O, R-Kl: 14. B'k3) moves, NxPcht In tha diagram, however, 9 . . . P-Q4? would lose a pawn: 10, NxP, NxN: 11. PxN. N-N5; 12. P-QB4. Euwe'a Innovation la the withholding of the QB. to keep the QNP protected.
The Euwe-Landau same took a fairly logical course, aa follows. See diagram, . 9. . . . B-K3 Another Idea Is 9 . . . P-QR4: 10. P-QR4I B-K3; 11. N-QS. BxN; 12. PxB, N-QN5; but after 13. P-QB4 the Q-KnKht is badly placed and Black ha no compensation for the two Bishops, while his KP la clearly weak.
Or, In this, 12 . . . N-K4: 13. P-KB4, Q-N3ch; J4. K-Rl, QN-Q2; 15. B-B3, and the same applies. If 9 . , . P-QR3, probably 10. P-QR4 before proceeding with N-B5, if 9 o-wz, prooaoiy now ju. X3'ivji sidi; t . F-Q4 ts no longer "on, " ID. N.OX P-ON4! Forestalling P-QB4. If 11. BxP. BxN: 13. pxb, -N3cn, regains tne pawn. II. P-OR4 PxF Or 11 . . . P-N5, but that obviously gives White the Initiative. A possible sequel is 12. B-ON5, BxN (forced;) 13. PxB, Q-N3ch 13. K-Rl. N-K4: 14. P-KB4, ON-NS (or 14 . . . QN-Q2: 15. R-Kl with advan tage:) 15. Q-B3. QR-Bli 16. P-R3, N-R3; 17. P-N4, N-Kl: 18. B-K3. Q-B2: 19. N-Q4, with too strong a position (if Black wins the QBP he lose hi Queen.) 12. RxP BxN Exchanging White's Knight always leaves Black with a very weak KP; the weak ness Is transferred from Q4 to K2. And If don with the Bishop, as here, the exchange has the further disability of giving White the "two Bishops." But if the Knight I left on Q5. he has a very cramping effect on Black's development. It is these factors that make the Dragon Variation so difficult for Black. 1.1.
PxB Q-meM 14. K-Rl N-QNff Euwe now played the natural IS. P-QB4, and after 15 , . . N-Q2; 16. B-N5, KR-Kl; 17. Q-Q2, Black had the opportunity of 17 ... . NxQPI? leading very likely to a draw (see Chess. January. 1940.) Kmoch suggested the following play. 15. R-R.V QR-Nl! Ifi. B-KN.1! Not 16. P-B3. QNxPl! 17. R-N5, Q-B3; 18. N-R5. Q-RU 16. . . , KR-BI 17. BxN BxB 18. P-BS N-R7 If 18 . . . B-B7I 19, R-N5. 19. R-R3! And how, asks Kmoch. Is Black to free his straying Knight? Thu we leave the Dragon writhing.
This series on the Sicilian Defense (January to June) haa shown only one line In a good light for Black: the Schevenlngen. That system seems to hav the best future.
Edward Kovaca, Viennese expert, will klva a simultaneous exhibition at the Vista JI Arroyo Hotel July 9 at 7 p.m.. 125 8. Orand Ave.. Pasadena. No charsa. The vent Is sponsored by the Pssadena Chess Club. Everyone Is cordially Invited. WTLLARD HARMON WINS SOLVING CONTEST WITH Sit rOINTS. - We eearratalate Mr. Harmon, who hat Iran this centeat tha seventh time! Ma has peon with aa since Problem No. 400 and paver missed any ana of them! Mr. Har- Pton bails from Memphis. lean. - This la tha scare at last month's par tlrlpantt. Thoaa who took part previously will bare their srore stand and should they send In solutions atain they Will ha added and published next month.
3. H. Atherton. J5: H. Bruhn (,) 122; mm aT S ft. OO . t TL-a E. L, Panlelia (.) 177: J. O. Oodce i """".J J. Davidson I.) ir, u K. M. Drummond. 0: C. P. Ford (. 33; Z. Francsacattl. 12; O. Francis. 43; R. A, .Fletcher (welcome to our ladder;) J. H Gordon. 78; O. R. Halton. 267: O. A Hall (".) 87; W. Harmon ( .) winner, 3Ti; l. o. Hartman. 94: M. Hal-laday. 0: D. A. Innes .) 176: W. L. Koethen (,) 208; A. O. Ksrn. 83: W. H. Klnser, O: O. C. Lawson, 60; H. P. Matoslan, 16: J. M. Metahardt, 178; V. O. Matt, 2; K. W. MouL 3; W. C. Nol- tuii. 126; o. B oatea. zoos Rev. r, Prlehard (,) 76: R. Roslin (.) 147; J. L. Reckerd, S; C. O. Rankin, 0; M Rudholm f'A ST,: A. D. Reynolds Sr.. 86: I. Bheppard, 130: E. H, Srhadea .) n; I,, a. aatgaoo c 114; Dr. J. b, Sheldon. 35; J. E. Tyler ,) 97: Mrs A. Tovar. O: W. B. Tudor 268: J. P, Walsh (,) 80; J. T. Watson (".) 20. . solution include rrouems ' BILES OF THE SOLVING CONTEST The wlnneri of each month' contest will receive 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., wljere they may discuss composing ana solvint of problems and end tames. Every winner will be marked with the usual (,) showing that ha was once a winner In ellmbina the ladder. The system will enable U (or more in ease of a tie) solvers to win.
Solutions sent m answer to this problem Trill be acknowledged within two weeks after publication If you wish to figure in tha "up-to-the-minute' ladder, the time limit being seven days. Otherwise eredlt can only be given In a later ladder. Problems In this column may begin with ? castling key or have castling aa a de-en se, 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 the above typo are rather uncommon. The' capture of a pawn, however, not Unusual.
i If a problem has no solution,' "no onlu-tlon" must be claimed in order to score points, . . .. '- , The principal variation are necessary when sending in the three-movers. Keys enly need be given in two-ers, although It is excellent, practice to write out all tha distinct variations.
- Two-movers receive two points. Three-tn overs receive three points on our ladder. The prize is awarded to the leading solver nee a month. (His score la then can-eled.i - - - . Solvere may become ladderite at any lime. They are expected to solve as in dividual or team but not consult other. Artstsh Reeuest for bark iMue and auhserlp tlons should be ouected to the circulation department. , . ... Anyone desiring Information for rhess literature snouid send eeji-aaareuta ana t imped envelope.
TBI eommn appear oo eunaay. LIGHT ON. SOME OPENING I . erloa by C. J. S. Pardy . Enwe'a- Saint George Of sit the branches nf the Sicilian De fense, the Dragon ' Variation Is tha most pooulsr and has tne pest sianaing wim "th books." Rut a very strong Una acainst it was recently Introduced by Euwe In his match with Landau and until satisfactory counterpiay Is found, tha Oragon'a teeth must be considered drawn. In any case. the Bohevenlnaen is probably a better defense In actual - practice:- It enables Black to make a great many moves in the ootnlne according to a fairly fixed system, thus gamin an his clock.
It Is alto better for the purpose one generally has In playing (he Sicilian at all, I. avoiding a draw. Lalos Htelner, a spe. cislint in the Siclllsn Defense, hss a de cided preference for the JMhevenlnsen System, for which see lest month' ar ticle. In this article I shall deal only vith tha critical line Introduced against the Drtson by Euwe, 1. P-K4 p-ont . N-KHt N-UB1 s. r ot rr . Nr N-IM ft. N-UR.1 P-Q If .. . P-KN3: . NxN, NPxNi 7. P-K5 with advanlaee; or in this, 6 , .
. QPxN; 7. QxOrh followed by B-QB4 also with some advsnlage, f. B-KJ! The answer to either I. B-KN.l fsee April) or 6, R-QB4 is 6 . . . P-K3I abandoning the Dragon system and switching to the Bcheveningen. (. . . . F-KN.1 The Drsson Variation, perhaps so-called because or the serpentine formation of the Black pawns. 7. O-O! R-N1 S. N-N.1t Played particularly to hinder the freeing move , , . F-Qt, S. . . 0-0 9.
F-BJ! mm mm mm m mm m mm' mm mmmtu Black' chief weak point In the Dracon la hia Q4 and on this square White should aim at posting his Q-Knlght, at the same time liberating his QBP i normally a weakness when obstructed by the Knight on QB3.) For this, P-KB3 1 necessary to free the Knight. On the previous move. P-KB3? would have been answered by 8 , . . NxPI gaining a pawn.
The orthodox way of playing White Is B-K3 Instead of castling. Suppose White has played B-K3 and not castled, the position being otherwise the same a in the diagram. Then Black can answer 9. P-B3 with 9 . . . P-Q4I White cannot win the pawn: a game Belavenetz-LevenflRch continued with 10. PxP, N-QN5; 11. P-QS. QxP; 12. B-BS, QicQch; 13. RxQ, N-B3; enual chances. In this, If 12. QxQ. PxQ: 13. O-O-O, R-Kl: 14. B'k3) moves, NxPcht In tha diagram, however, 9 . . . P-Q4? would lose a pawn: 10, NxP, NxN: 11. PxN. N-N5; 12. P-QB4. Euwe'a Innovation la the withholding of the QB. to keep the QNP protected.
The Euwe-Landau same took a fairly logical course, aa follows. See diagram, . 9. . . . B-K3 Another Idea Is 9 . . . P-QR4: 10. P-QR4I B-K3; 11. N-QS. BxN; 12. PxB, N-QN5; but after 13. P-QB4 the Q-KnKht is badly placed and Black ha no compensation for the two Bishops, while his KP la clearly weak.
Or, In this, 12 . . . N-K4: 13. P-KB4, Q-N3ch; J4. K-Rl, QN-Q2; 15. B-B3, and the same applies. If 9 . , . P-QR3, probably 10. P-QR4 before proceeding with N-B5, if 9 o-wz, prooaoiy now ju. X3'ivji sidi; t . F-Q4 ts no longer "on, " ID. N.OX P-ON4! Forestalling P-QB4. If 11. BxP. BxN: 13. pxb, -N3cn, regains tne pawn. II. P-OR4 PxF Or 11 . . . P-N5, but that obviously gives White the Initiative. A possible sequel is 12. B-ON5, BxN (forced;) 13. PxB, Q-N3ch 13. K-Rl. N-K4: 14. P-KB4, ON-NS (or 14 . . . QN-Q2: 15. R-Kl with advan tage:) 15. Q-B3. QR-Bli 16. P-R3, N-R3; 17. P-N4, N-Kl: 18. B-K3. Q-B2: 19. N-Q4, with too strong a position (if Black wins the QBP he lose hi Queen.) 12. RxP BxN Exchanging White's Knight always leaves Black with a very weak KP; the weak ness Is transferred from Q4 to K2. And If don with the Bishop, as here, the exchange has the further disability of giving White the "two Bishops." But if the Knight I left on Q5. he has a very cramping effect on Black's development. It is these factors that make the Dragon Variation so difficult for Black. 1.1.
PxB Q-meM 14. K-Rl N-QNff Euwe now played the natural IS. P-QB4, and after 15 , . . N-Q2; 16. B-N5, KR-Kl; 17. Q-Q2, Black had the opportunity of 17 ... . NxQPI? leading very likely to a draw (see Chess. January. 1940.) Kmoch suggested the following play. 15. R-R.V QR-Nl! Ifi. B-KN.1! Not 16. P-B3. QNxPl! 17. R-N5, Q-B3; 18. N-R5. Q-RU 16. . . , KR-BI 17. BxN BxB 18. P-BS N-R7 If 18 . . . B-B7I 19, R-N5. 19. R-R3! And how, asks Kmoch. Is Black to free his straying Knight? Thu we leave the Dragon writhing.
This series on the Sicilian Defense (January to June) haa shown only one line In a good light for Black: the Schevenlngen. That system seems to hav the best future.
