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Chess 07 Mar 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. 137t BY J. SZOGHT (1st Pr ) White mates in two. (Wh. 9; Bl. 8.) L A. TIMES PROBLEM NO. 1380 " BY M. IC MALACHOV. (1st Prize) White mates in three. (Wh. 9: Bl, 9.) ROLl TIOJf TO PROBLEM NO. 1S7S: KP SOLUTION TO PROBLEM NO. 1378: B-NI GEORGE FRANCIS WINS SOLVING CONTEST WITH !S POINTS We congratulate Mr. Francis for winning the contest for the first time. Mr. Francis has been with us several years and exemplifie the adage that "Practice Make Perfect." He missed last month by enly ene point. This is the score of last month's participants.
Those who took part previously will have (heir score stand and should the vend In swtatlon aai they will added and pablisbed agaia. F. Aks. 10; K. TV BowtTer w!m t our ladder. I R. Bndses, 2, J, L. Bres welcome 11 our lander,) B Bushueff, 132; C E. Boyle Jr.. 2; C. A. Barker tei-eome to cur ladder;) H Bruhn S 152: C. B. Cnlltn. 217; J C. Drake 3,) 53; J. O. Dodge tS,t 179: T- Duschik (welcome back t G Francis tl 193. winner; C. P. Ford U, 274; H. Gimeco. O; W. Harmon "8 63: G. A. KeJ (S.t 43: G. F. Holt-Hartford. 0: D A. Innea IJ. 188; R. Kingsbury, 18; W. L. Koetiieti 3 112: Capt. J. L. Larrabee. 12: M. Morris, 108: F. Margaretten. 74: H. 1. Moses, ft; Capt. N. Maximov, 16; G. S. Peck. 68: A C S. Priemore. 0: D. M. Poole, 121; B. H. Ouayie. 121: M. F-id-holm f4.t 134; A. D. Reynold 6r . 23:' E. H Schadee 4.t 38; Mil. T. Tovar, 27; W. B. Tudor 12.) 4: J. B. Tyler (2 234: A. Von. 0: J. P. Waig 1.) 226; A. B. Wells. 250: J. T. Wa'son (4.) 29. Score include problem 1369-1376.
RULES OF THE SOLVING CONTEST The winner of each month' contest will receive a three-month subscription to the Ches Review, a month a memoershlp in the Chess and Checker Ciub of Log soul Chess Group. 108 N. Formosa Ave, where they may discus composing ri solving of problems and end games.
Every winner will be marked with a number showing times he was a winner in climbing the ladder. The avstem will enable 12 nr more in a case of a tie) aolverg t win. Solutions sent in answer to thl prnb-' lent will be acknowledged within tw weeks after publication if you wish' to figure in the "up-to-the-minute" ladder, the time limit being seven day. Otherwise credit can only be given in a later ladder. Problems In thi column m begin with a castling key or have castling at a defense, unless it can be definitely proved that uch maneuvers are not lel.
Cloture key, "en pasaant" key and checking key are also tolerated, hut all the above types are rather uncommon. The capture of a pawn, however, 1 not unusual. - - If a problem ha no olution. "no solution" must be claimed in order to score The principal variationa are necessarr when sending in the three-movers. Key only need be given tn two-er.
although tt is excellent practice to write out all the distinct variations. Two-mover receive two point. Three-movers receive three pom's on our ladder. The prize is awarded to the leading orver once a month. (Hi acore i then canceled Solver mv become ladderite at aey time.
They are expected to solve as individuals or teams but not consult otherwise. Anyone desiring information for ches literature, ches lessons, address of ches clubs, or whatever information concerning the aame of chess, should send a self-addressed and stamped envelope or card, to Herman Steiner, Chess Editor, Lot Angeles Times. Request for bck issue and aubscrlp linns snnuia oe aireciea to tne circulation Department. This column appear on Sunday. We have had many inquiries about solving of problems and are therefore publishing the following interesting articles by B. G. Law from hi book entitled "Ches Problem and How to Solve Them." I.
INTRODUCTION (Continued from last Sunday) This feature is inseparable from every chess problem and is known a "difficulty," one of the three cardinal essential of a problem, the other two being "ida" and "construction." One cannot expect to be enlightened or even satisfied by dull profundity, but fortunately a ches problem rarely fail to provide eompen-ating pleasure in return lor applied diligence in arriving at an irrefutable answer. A sportsmanlike solver doe not leok for a magie "master-key" which will automatically turn every problem lock; he la content to forge or cut lor himself the key which with a twist Will bring to light the innermost secret the composer with his best wit and wisdom has contrived to creen. The novice when starting hi career of olvlng. l frequently prone to do o with diffidence, treating a problem in a tsana soucir manner observing no method. He know none. Even the "seasoned" solver will combat problem after problem in a kind of race against time with occasional auccesa by haphazard shots, and after aome misa hits resort tn an operation of exhaustion rather than bow to defeat. Neither course is satisfactory, as the gratifying proces of reasoning is lost.
A the composer Is with universal sanction conceded poetic license. o the solver is ccorded the privilege of "freedom of pech." The former aould never flourish or even exist but for the latter, as it la to the solver that the composer look for unbiased criticism, since without merited com-mendtlon or Justifiable censure hi occupation as an artist with chessmen would be a vain one, and degenerate into self-indulgence a tn the game of "Patience'' with a pack of cards. Difficulty a a primal essential to chess problem. Is as varied as are he shades or tones of color. The two-mover, the easiest of all compositions, ran be mastered without serious pondering, The three-mover, for some occult, reason, is far more difficult, than the proportionate number of move would lead one to Imagine.
(Continued next Sunday) GREATER LOS ANGELES OPEN HIGH SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIP " The l.A Anceles Hlrh KthflAla rtism. pionshlp Tournament, nnder the sponsor--ship of the Hollywood Chess Group. 108 N. Formosa Ave., 10 player In Group A. being played on Sunday afternoon with 10 player In Group A.
There will be several group with 10 players In each farmed. It 1 even tn all high school pupils. All those Interested call Mr. Steiner at WKbster 817 after 4 p. mi The (ollowln, is the standing of the first group; W. L. G. Groves. 7' 'i C. Nuese.. 2H 5'a O. Tigner. . 9 4 R. Dev port 4 4 O. Haimson 3 2 W. M. Byrd . . 1 G. Blanrher 2 E Hane... n E Rubin .. 2 DinUi ....
CALIFORNIA OPEN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP w. l. w. t,. ; Steiner ..IS 0 Light 4'i 4vfc Barzin ..13 4 Lenk 5'. 64) Fortl ... 9 7 Cherni . . 6 8 1 Mrs, Roo 8'i 71a Dobsevage. 31 M'4j F'kelstein.10 1 K'piiowsky 3 8 Cohen ... 6 1 Martin ... 3 8 Henderson 7 4 Von Sel .. S',4 S'4 Hufnagei. B'A 6 'a Briger ... 2 8 Levlenne.. 5 12 Everett .. Vt 4'4).
Those who took part previously will have (heir score stand and should the vend In swtatlon aai they will added and pablisbed agaia. F. Aks. 10; K. TV BowtTer w!m t our ladder. I R. Bndses, 2, J, L. Bres welcome 11 our lander,) B Bushueff, 132; C E. Boyle Jr.. 2; C. A. Barker tei-eome to cur ladder;) H Bruhn S 152: C. B. Cnlltn. 217; J C. Drake 3,) 53; J. O. Dodge tS,t 179: T- Duschik (welcome back t G Francis tl 193. winner; C. P. Ford U, 274; H. Gimeco. O; W. Harmon "8 63: G. A. KeJ (S.t 43: G. F. Holt-Hartford. 0: D A. Innea IJ. 188; R. Kingsbury, 18; W. L. Koetiieti 3 112: Capt. J. L. Larrabee. 12: M. Morris, 108: F. Margaretten. 74: H. 1. Moses, ft; Capt. N. Maximov, 16; G. S. Peck. 68: A C S. Priemore. 0: D. M. Poole, 121; B. H. Ouayie. 121: M. F-id-holm f4.t 134; A. D. Reynold 6r . 23:' E. H Schadee 4.t 38; Mil. T. Tovar, 27; W. B. Tudor 12.) 4: J. B. Tyler (2 234: A. Von. 0: J. P. Waig 1.) 226; A. B. Wells. 250: J. T. Wa'son (4.) 29. Score include problem 1369-1376.
RULES OF THE SOLVING CONTEST The winner of each month' contest will receive a three-month subscription to the Ches Review, a month a memoershlp in the Chess and Checker Ciub of Log soul Chess Group. 108 N. Formosa Ave, where they may discus composing ri solving of problems and end games.
Every winner will be marked with a number showing times he was a winner in climbing the ladder. The avstem will enable 12 nr more in a case of a tie) aolverg t win. Solutions sent in answer to thl prnb-' lent will be acknowledged within tw weeks after publication if you wish' to figure in the "up-to-the-minute" ladder, the time limit being seven day. Otherwise credit can only be given in a later ladder. Problems In thi column m begin with a castling key or have castling at a defense, unless it can be definitely proved that uch maneuvers are not lel.
Cloture key, "en pasaant" key and checking key are also tolerated, hut all the above types are rather uncommon. The capture of a pawn, however, 1 not unusual. - - If a problem ha no olution. "no solution" must be claimed in order to score The principal variationa are necessarr when sending in the three-movers. Key only need be given tn two-er.
although tt is excellent practice to write out all the distinct variations. Two-mover receive two point. Three-movers receive three pom's on our ladder. The prize is awarded to the leading orver once a month. (Hi acore i then canceled Solver mv become ladderite at aey time.
They are expected to solve as individuals or teams but not consult otherwise. Anyone desiring information for ches literature, ches lessons, address of ches clubs, or whatever information concerning the aame of chess, should send a self-addressed and stamped envelope or card, to Herman Steiner, Chess Editor, Lot Angeles Times. Request for bck issue and aubscrlp linns snnuia oe aireciea to tne circulation Department. This column appear on Sunday. We have had many inquiries about solving of problems and are therefore publishing the following interesting articles by B. G. Law from hi book entitled "Ches Problem and How to Solve Them." I.
INTRODUCTION (Continued from last Sunday) This feature is inseparable from every chess problem and is known a "difficulty," one of the three cardinal essential of a problem, the other two being "ida" and "construction." One cannot expect to be enlightened or even satisfied by dull profundity, but fortunately a ches problem rarely fail to provide eompen-ating pleasure in return lor applied diligence in arriving at an irrefutable answer. A sportsmanlike solver doe not leok for a magie "master-key" which will automatically turn every problem lock; he la content to forge or cut lor himself the key which with a twist Will bring to light the innermost secret the composer with his best wit and wisdom has contrived to creen. The novice when starting hi career of olvlng. l frequently prone to do o with diffidence, treating a problem in a tsana soucir manner observing no method. He know none. Even the "seasoned" solver will combat problem after problem in a kind of race against time with occasional auccesa by haphazard shots, and after aome misa hits resort tn an operation of exhaustion rather than bow to defeat. Neither course is satisfactory, as the gratifying proces of reasoning is lost.
A the composer Is with universal sanction conceded poetic license. o the solver is ccorded the privilege of "freedom of pech." The former aould never flourish or even exist but for the latter, as it la to the solver that the composer look for unbiased criticism, since without merited com-mendtlon or Justifiable censure hi occupation as an artist with chessmen would be a vain one, and degenerate into self-indulgence a tn the game of "Patience'' with a pack of cards. Difficulty a a primal essential to chess problem. Is as varied as are he shades or tones of color. The two-mover, the easiest of all compositions, ran be mastered without serious pondering, The three-mover, for some occult, reason, is far more difficult, than the proportionate number of move would lead one to Imagine.
(Continued next Sunday) GREATER LOS ANGELES OPEN HIGH SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIP " The l.A Anceles Hlrh KthflAla rtism. pionshlp Tournament, nnder the sponsor--ship of the Hollywood Chess Group. 108 N. Formosa Ave., 10 player In Group A. being played on Sunday afternoon with 10 player In Group A.
There will be several group with 10 players In each farmed. It 1 even tn all high school pupils. All those Interested call Mr. Steiner at WKbster 817 after 4 p. mi The (ollowln, is the standing of the first group; W. L. G. Groves. 7' 'i C. Nuese.. 2H 5'a O. Tigner. . 9 4 R. Dev port 4 4 O. Haimson 3 2 W. M. Byrd . . 1 G. Blanrher 2 E Hane... n E Rubin .. 2 DinUi ....
CALIFORNIA OPEN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP w. l. w. t,. ; Steiner ..IS 0 Light 4'i 4vfc Barzin ..13 4 Lenk 5'. 64) Fortl ... 9 7 Cherni . . 6 8 1 Mrs, Roo 8'i 71a Dobsevage. 31 M'4j F'kelstein.10 1 K'piiowsky 3 8 Cohen ... 6 1 Martin ... 3 8 Henderson 7 4 Von Sel .. S',4 S'4 Hufnagei. B'A 6 'a Briger ... 2 8 Levlenne.. 5 12 Everett .. Vt 4'4).
