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CHESS HERMAN STEINER International Chess Master Address all mail la Chess Editor Nov. t, 1940 LA. TIMES PROBLEM NO. By H. Ness White mates in two. (Wh. 6; Bl. 4.) L.A. TIMES PROBLEM NO. 1136 By Sam Loyd White mates in three. (Wh. 6; Bl. 3.) SOLUTION TO PROBLEM 1131: Cooked! Two solutions, the Intended one is R-Q5. the other R-Q4ch. SOLUTION TO PROBLEM 1132: R-R8. E. H. SCHADEE WINS SOLVING CONTEST WITH 809 POINTS contest the third time, lie hails from Pomona. CaU A, Asper. 9: H. Bruhn, K L. Danlells, )149; J. Davidson. ()12; B. Andreas, !; J. O. Dodge, ()232: J. C. Drake, ')116: J. B. Faulkner. 45: J. Fonseca, 27; E. M. Fleming, 2; C. P. rora, H. J. oilmore, t')106: J. B. Gee. 17: O. A. Hall, ")258: W. Harmon, t ti.10? ri t Inna Q(5' A. Ci IC&rn, 14t W. I. Koethen, ('168; H. P. Matosian, 32: J. M. Meinhardt, 132; Rev. P. prtchard. (l22b; D. R. H. KOSS, (--Jlv; M. ivuuiiuuu, 183: L. H. Rudelson, 0: A. D. Rey nolds Sr., 21: L. Sheppard. 81: S. . Schadee. ("'winner, 309); Dr. J. B, Sheldon. 29; W. B. Tudor, 0216; J. B. Underdown. 14: R. D. Weaver, 12: J. F. Walsh. )38; J. T. Watson, (180i Mrs. Yroobin, 4 (welcome to our ladder.) Solutions include problems 1125-1132.
RULES OF THE SOLVING CONTEST rk vinn.n ttt each month's contest will receive. a month's membership In the Chess and Checker Club ol Los Angeles, 124 W. Fourth 6U. where they may discuss composing and solving of problems ana end games. Every winner will be marked m. itcai t ahAwin that he was once , winner in climbing the ladder. The system will enable 12 (or mors m tie) solvers to win. DAtiiHnm nt in insvr ta this prob lem will be acknowledged within two weeks after publication you the "up-to-the-minute" ladder, the time hand. I would be unwilling to part with my Knight on which I have spent so valuable tempi. For once I am really hesitating:
To withdraw the Knight would mean less of valuable time in the opening. The only other move would be B-Q3. which would protect the Knight and further development, but, even for quite good compensation in development, I would not like to part with my last center pawn, giving it as a bait to the Black Queen. Therefore, It is quite clear now that S. NxNch is the move, as at least it assures some thing positive; pawn plus on the Queen ! sine.
Jackie Buresh: It's good to hear you.; little master, being uncertain. You see, i tnat is our advantage: we are never uncertain, because we know that to cer-' tain extent everything is uncertain! Here. lot instance, we would not hesitate to lose ' tempo with N-N3. as the move would keep everything open without forcing us; to follow one rigid line, as Is the case after 5. NxNch: to press home the pawn i majority.
5. N-N3 would be lust the move : you tried so hard to And, to divert Btaca I from his close game tactics and force him! to fight in the open. He would almost be forced to play 5 . . . P-K4, an entirely : new (though it might be good) tactic. Should we examine some of the possibilities? Suppose 5. N-N3, P-K4; 6. N-B3 (as! 6. PxP. QxQch; 7. KxQ. N-l5: is not very' promising for White,) 6 . . . PxP; 1. NxP (mind. X cannot see why 7. ttxp, x; ; 8. NxQ, should not be good, for White , would certainly have a good free game, i and the Black KB cannot develop anywhere without being attacked by the White Knuht,) 1 , . , B-QB4, and now either the usual 8. Q-K2ch. or simply 8. B-K3. I am surprised that this has never been nlaved.
wttb 9. N-K6! e.g.. 9 . . . 10, Rxw. and Black n no time to piay . . . BxB because of 11. N-B7C&. K-K2 12. PxB. winning the exchange. And if. instead. Black answered 8. B-K3. by ess tling, then 9. N34-B5 would again give White a good game, practically forcing 9 . . . QxQrh (lor if 9 . , . -N3; 10. BxB. OxB: 11. Q-QS!) U. J.: That's all very well. But for one thing, we went too far from the game, and for anotner you d better not taiK so much, as what you talk Is nonsense and refutes your own theory about the Caro- Kann Defense.
But you would rather do that than go and play honest chess that can be understood by people with sound minds. . 5. , . . rxi 6. N-BS J. B.: That's not the rleht policy. 6. P-QB3 followed by B-Q3, B-K3, Q-B2.
and O-O-O with an overwhelming attack against the Black King's ride . . . I'. J.: Young man, I am sick of you.
That Is the plan, is it not? And Black meanwhile would be looking on. wouldn't he? Without making any eountermeas-ures, I am not even willing to discuss your proposition, as the move is sound. White has a pawn, an extra pawn on the Queen's side. He should stick to It and further Us promotion. He shall develop quickly and castle on the King's side.
J. B.: But Black has compensation for the pawn majority. His two open files and hts control of many Important center squares with his double pawns. Did not your master advocate open files? . .
. V. J.t Let's see the game. (Te be continued) RETT OPENING Haegg Pray 1 White Black ' 1- N-KB3 P-Q ' 2- P-B4 P-QB3 1 3- P-QN3 N-B3 I 4- B-N2 B-B4 1 5- P-N3 P-K3 1 6- B-N2 CN-Q2 '. 7- 0-0 B-K2 1 8- P-Q3 O-O : 9- QN-Q2 P-KR3 : 10- N-R4 B-R2 : 11- pxp kpxp : 12- B-KRJ N-B4 : 13- N-B4 BxN : 14- BxB Q-N3 : 15- Q-B2 KR-K : 18-B-Q4 Q-N5 : 17- B-B3 Q-R6 : 18- KR-K -R3 : 19- Q-N2 B-Q 20- N-B3 N-K3 ANNOTATED BT fa) 29. . . . QxP?! R-K7. Pray Black P-B4 N-K5 ) PxB PxN P-B3! RxP QxR Q-B3 B-B2(a) Q-Q3 P-B4!(b C) QxB R-KB K-R Q-ORch QxPch QxBP(d) fe) Drawn(f) limit hxini seven days.
Otherwise credit can only be given in a later ladder. Problems In this column may begin with a castling key or have caatlln as a de fense, unless it can ne oennueiy proven that such maneuvers are not legal. Cap-tnra kevs "en nassant" keys and checking keys are alno tolerated, but all the above types are rather uncommon., The capture of a pawn, however. Is not unusual. If s problem has no solution, "no solu (b) 31, . . . K-Bj 32. Bxp draws. (c) Best, because ot Black's Queen's side pawn majority.
(d) 37. . , . R-B4: ( . . . Q-B4ch?; 38. QxQ. RxQ: 39. P-B4.) 38. R-B8ch and 39. -N8ch. K6ch. etc. (e) 38. RxQNP Q-B8chl 3. K-S4, P-N4ch wins. lf 38. . . Q-B8ch: 39. K-R4, Q-B3ch: 40. QxQ. RxQ; 41. RxQNP, R-R3; 42. P-R4, P-B5! draws. Or 38. , . . R-KN: 39. R-K8;) 42. QxP. -R.jcn; j. K.-i, n-wo; 44, Q-KB2. Q-K5ch; 45. K-R3 draws. From the International team matches, July 21, 1930. H. Slelner. CALIFORNIA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT We Just received a letter from our friend, Ernest J. Clarke, in whlrh he discussed plans (or this annual event to be held at the Mechanic's Institute Library. San Francisco, Cat., Nov. 8. Tbe northern participants will be A. I. Fink. E. Simon. C. 1 Bagby.
George Koltanowski, who la en route te Los Angeles. From the Sooth, H. Steiner, P. Wolllston, pres ent State champion. This is an open tournament and anyone eligible may participate.
GEORGE White 1- P-Q4 2- P-QB4 3- Kt-QB3 4- B-Kt5 5- P-K3 6- R-B 7- B-Q3 8- P-B4 9- BxP 10- BxB 11- Q-B3 12-B-Kt3 Wagner Germany Black P-Q4 P-K3 Kt-KB3 QKt-Q2 B-K2 O-O P-B3 PxP Kt-Q4 QxB Q-Kt5 P-QR4 I3-P-K4 Kt(Q4)-Kt3 14-KKt-K2 P-QB4 Steiner Black KKt-B3 P-K3 P-Q4 QKt-Q2 PxP P-B3 B-K2 P-KR3 O-O R-K P-QKt4 P-QR4 Kt-Kt3 BxB P-Kt5 PxP B-Q2 Kt-Q4 KtxKt B-K4 P-R5 H. Steiner Warner U.S.A. , Germany White Black J5-0-0 PxP 16- Kt-Q P-Q8 17- QxP Kt-B4 18- Q-K3 KtxB 19- PxKt B-Q2 20- KI-Q4 QR-B 21- Kt-KB2 B-Kt4 22- KR-Q . B-R3 23- P-B5 P-K4 24- P-BS RxR 25- QxR R-Q 26- Kt-B5 RxRch 27- QxR Kt-Q2 28- PxP Resisns Opochentky Steiner White Black 22- KR-K Q-K13 23- B-B5 OR-Q 24- BxB RxB 25- Kt-BS ' P-R6 26- Q-B4 PxP 27- KxP Q-R4 28- P-KR4 B-B3 29- P-KKt4 R-R 30- P-K4 BxPch 31- K-Kt P-K16 32- P-R4 Q-Q7 33- R-K2 RxP 34- QxR QxR 35- KtxB QxPch 36- K-Kt2 RxKt 37- Q-R8ch K-R2 38- R-B3 R-Kt5 39- RxP Q-Q5ch 40- K-R3 Q-R8ch Resigns More Neighbors Sue points. The principal variations are necessary when sending In the three-movers.
Keys lily need be given In two-ers, although It f excellent practice to write out all the distinct variations. Two-movers receive two points. Three-(ug movers receive xnrec pomis on wur waun. The prize is awarded to the leading solver once a montn. tins score is men canceled.) Solvers may become Ladderites at any time Thev are expected to solve as individuals or teams but not consult other wise.
Reouests for hack Issues and subscrip tions should be directed to the circulation Depsrtment. Anyone desiring 'information tor cness literature should send a self-addressed and stamped envelope. This column appears on Sunday, Onochtnaky White 1-P-Q4 2-P-QB4 3-KI-QB3 4-B-K15 5-PxP 6- P-K3 7- B-Q3 8-Q-B2 9-B-H4 10-KKI-K2 ll-O-O-O 12-K-Kt j!3-R-QB 14-BXKt KOITANOH SKI'S BLINDFOLD I JS-f-K EXHIBITION iV.ar m ine nwtijwuDn . am vroup, impiiwji. io.yyj ret this uiiiaue event, at 108 N. Formosa il3-Kt-K3 Ave., announce this exhibition for Friday, -20-PxKt Nov. 15, at 8 p.m. He will Play 10 boards, 21-Kt-Kt3 dnrlnc which he will liiternperne with an interesting lecture. Because of the limited nnmbet ef boards available, we ur you make early reservation, by calling VYVhsler 8817 or WYomlng 3510. Mr. Koltanowski hold the world's ehampfonship title for blindfold chess, having played 34 boards simultaneously. On Saturday, Not. id, at I p.m.. Mr. Knltannwski will be guest at (he las Angeles Chess Club.
124 W. Fourth St., where he will pla acainit all comers. For reservation call AlAdlson 6384. Visitors are welcome. CHESS LITERATURE , In answer to the many requests, the writer is publishing a list of Inexpensive books, all of which may be ordered through the writer, by sending check or money order.
There will be an exhibition of fine chess sets and boards at the headquarters of the Hollywood Chess Group, 108 N. Formosa, from Nov. 4 on. Visitors are welcome. Keren' Best Games, Warsaw International Team Tournament.
1035, 82: Dr. Lasker's (hesa Career. IJ.SOi The Element of Combination Flay in Chess, $1,501 Cambridge Spring International Tournament, 1IM14, fl.SOi Colic's Chess Masterpieces Sl.SOi Tour Chess Champion, SI i Chess Combination and Traps, tHfi Amonr These Mates, 7Rci Modern Chess Opening, J.60 The Game ot Chess, (i, and many others, j The following la taken from February moMhiV pSmAZTiTLZ" $ Mark Hopkins railroad family. (may e ordered directly) 1 Bond St., fcjaney, n.B.w., Australia, UNCLE JACOBOVITCH HOLDS COURT By LaJos Steiner (Uncle Jacobovltch and Jackie , Buresh tontinue the arguments over the game Mieses-Flohr, Margate. 1939.
Notice that none of the arguments la settled; the author is not concerned with final verdicts, but, rather, wishes to show students how much there Is in chess that cannot he easily settled, and to Impress on them the importance of thinking for themselves, ho parrot ever made a real player.) Previous moves I Black White Flohr Mleses 1. P-K4 P-QBS . p-o r-u4 8. N-MBS PxP 4. NxP N-BS 5. NxNch
RULES OF THE SOLVING CONTEST rk vinn.n ttt each month's contest will receive. a month's membership In the Chess and Checker Club ol Los Angeles, 124 W. Fourth 6U. where they may discuss composing and solving of problems ana end games. Every winner will be marked m. itcai t ahAwin that he was once , winner in climbing the ladder. The system will enable 12 (or mors m tie) solvers to win. DAtiiHnm nt in insvr ta this prob lem will be acknowledged within two weeks after publication you the "up-to-the-minute" ladder, the time hand. I would be unwilling to part with my Knight on which I have spent so valuable tempi. For once I am really hesitating:
To withdraw the Knight would mean less of valuable time in the opening. The only other move would be B-Q3. which would protect the Knight and further development, but, even for quite good compensation in development, I would not like to part with my last center pawn, giving it as a bait to the Black Queen. Therefore, It is quite clear now that S. NxNch is the move, as at least it assures some thing positive; pawn plus on the Queen ! sine.
Jackie Buresh: It's good to hear you.; little master, being uncertain. You see, i tnat is our advantage: we are never uncertain, because we know that to cer-' tain extent everything is uncertain! Here. lot instance, we would not hesitate to lose ' tempo with N-N3. as the move would keep everything open without forcing us; to follow one rigid line, as Is the case after 5. NxNch: to press home the pawn i majority.
5. N-N3 would be lust the move : you tried so hard to And, to divert Btaca I from his close game tactics and force him! to fight in the open. He would almost be forced to play 5 . . . P-K4, an entirely : new (though it might be good) tactic. Should we examine some of the possibilities? Suppose 5. N-N3, P-K4; 6. N-B3 (as! 6. PxP. QxQch; 7. KxQ. N-l5: is not very' promising for White,) 6 . . . PxP; 1. NxP (mind. X cannot see why 7. ttxp, x; ; 8. NxQ, should not be good, for White , would certainly have a good free game, i and the Black KB cannot develop anywhere without being attacked by the White Knuht,) 1 , . , B-QB4, and now either the usual 8. Q-K2ch. or simply 8. B-K3. I am surprised that this has never been nlaved.
wttb 9. N-K6! e.g.. 9 . . . 10, Rxw. and Black n no time to piay . . . BxB because of 11. N-B7C&. K-K2 12. PxB. winning the exchange. And if. instead. Black answered 8. B-K3. by ess tling, then 9. N34-B5 would again give White a good game, practically forcing 9 . . . QxQrh (lor if 9 . , . -N3; 10. BxB. OxB: 11. Q-QS!) U. J.: That's all very well. But for one thing, we went too far from the game, and for anotner you d better not taiK so much, as what you talk Is nonsense and refutes your own theory about the Caro- Kann Defense.
But you would rather do that than go and play honest chess that can be understood by people with sound minds. . 5. , . . rxi 6. N-BS J. B.: That's not the rleht policy. 6. P-QB3 followed by B-Q3, B-K3, Q-B2.
and O-O-O with an overwhelming attack against the Black King's ride . . . I'. J.: Young man, I am sick of you.
That Is the plan, is it not? And Black meanwhile would be looking on. wouldn't he? Without making any eountermeas-ures, I am not even willing to discuss your proposition, as the move is sound. White has a pawn, an extra pawn on the Queen's side. He should stick to It and further Us promotion. He shall develop quickly and castle on the King's side.
J. B.: But Black has compensation for the pawn majority. His two open files and hts control of many Important center squares with his double pawns. Did not your master advocate open files? . .
. V. J.t Let's see the game. (Te be continued) RETT OPENING Haegg Pray 1 White Black ' 1- N-KB3 P-Q ' 2- P-B4 P-QB3 1 3- P-QN3 N-B3 I 4- B-N2 B-B4 1 5- P-N3 P-K3 1 6- B-N2 CN-Q2 '. 7- 0-0 B-K2 1 8- P-Q3 O-O : 9- QN-Q2 P-KR3 : 10- N-R4 B-R2 : 11- pxp kpxp : 12- B-KRJ N-B4 : 13- N-B4 BxN : 14- BxB Q-N3 : 15- Q-B2 KR-K : 18-B-Q4 Q-N5 : 17- B-B3 Q-R6 : 18- KR-K -R3 : 19- Q-N2 B-Q 20- N-B3 N-K3 ANNOTATED BT fa) 29. . . . QxP?! R-K7. Pray Black P-B4 N-K5 ) PxB PxN P-B3! RxP QxR Q-B3 B-B2(a) Q-Q3 P-B4!(b C) QxB R-KB K-R Q-ORch QxPch QxBP(d) fe) Drawn(f) limit hxini seven days.
Otherwise credit can only be given in a later ladder. Problems In this column may begin with a castling key or have caatlln as a de fense, unless it can ne oennueiy proven that such maneuvers are not legal. Cap-tnra kevs "en nassant" keys and checking keys are alno tolerated, but all the above types are rather uncommon., The capture of a pawn, however. Is not unusual. If s problem has no solution, "no solu (b) 31, . . . K-Bj 32. Bxp draws. (c) Best, because ot Black's Queen's side pawn majority.
(d) 37. . , . R-B4: ( . . . Q-B4ch?; 38. QxQ. RxQ: 39. P-B4.) 38. R-B8ch and 39. -N8ch. K6ch. etc. (e) 38. RxQNP Q-B8chl 3. K-S4, P-N4ch wins. lf 38. . . Q-B8ch: 39. K-R4, Q-B3ch: 40. QxQ. RxQ; 41. RxQNP, R-R3; 42. P-R4, P-B5! draws. Or 38. , . . R-KN: 39. R-K8;) 42. QxP. -R.jcn; j. K.-i, n-wo; 44, Q-KB2. Q-K5ch; 45. K-R3 draws. From the International team matches, July 21, 1930. H. Slelner. CALIFORNIA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT We Just received a letter from our friend, Ernest J. Clarke, in whlrh he discussed plans (or this annual event to be held at the Mechanic's Institute Library. San Francisco, Cat., Nov. 8. Tbe northern participants will be A. I. Fink. E. Simon. C. 1 Bagby.
George Koltanowski, who la en route te Los Angeles. From the Sooth, H. Steiner, P. Wolllston, pres ent State champion. This is an open tournament and anyone eligible may participate.
GEORGE White 1- P-Q4 2- P-QB4 3- Kt-QB3 4- B-Kt5 5- P-K3 6- R-B 7- B-Q3 8- P-B4 9- BxP 10- BxB 11- Q-B3 12-B-Kt3 Wagner Germany Black P-Q4 P-K3 Kt-KB3 QKt-Q2 B-K2 O-O P-B3 PxP Kt-Q4 QxB Q-Kt5 P-QR4 I3-P-K4 Kt(Q4)-Kt3 14-KKt-K2 P-QB4 Steiner Black KKt-B3 P-K3 P-Q4 QKt-Q2 PxP P-B3 B-K2 P-KR3 O-O R-K P-QKt4 P-QR4 Kt-Kt3 BxB P-Kt5 PxP B-Q2 Kt-Q4 KtxKt B-K4 P-R5 H. Steiner Warner U.S.A. , Germany White Black J5-0-0 PxP 16- Kt-Q P-Q8 17- QxP Kt-B4 18- Q-K3 KtxB 19- PxKt B-Q2 20- KI-Q4 QR-B 21- Kt-KB2 B-Kt4 22- KR-Q . B-R3 23- P-B5 P-K4 24- P-BS RxR 25- QxR R-Q 26- Kt-B5 RxRch 27- QxR Kt-Q2 28- PxP Resisns Opochentky Steiner White Black 22- KR-K Q-K13 23- B-B5 OR-Q 24- BxB RxB 25- Kt-BS ' P-R6 26- Q-B4 PxP 27- KxP Q-R4 28- P-KR4 B-B3 29- P-KKt4 R-R 30- P-K4 BxPch 31- K-Kt P-K16 32- P-R4 Q-Q7 33- R-K2 RxP 34- QxR QxR 35- KtxB QxPch 36- K-Kt2 RxKt 37- Q-R8ch K-R2 38- R-B3 R-Kt5 39- RxP Q-Q5ch 40- K-R3 Q-R8ch Resigns More Neighbors Sue points. The principal variations are necessary when sending In the three-movers.
Keys lily need be given In two-ers, although It f excellent practice to write out all the distinct variations. Two-movers receive two points. Three-(ug movers receive xnrec pomis on wur waun. The prize is awarded to the leading solver once a montn. tins score is men canceled.) Solvers may become Ladderites at any time Thev are expected to solve as individuals or teams but not consult other wise.
Reouests for hack Issues and subscrip tions should be directed to the circulation Depsrtment. Anyone desiring 'information tor cness literature should send a self-addressed and stamped envelope. This column appears on Sunday, Onochtnaky White 1-P-Q4 2-P-QB4 3-KI-QB3 4-B-K15 5-PxP 6- P-K3 7- B-Q3 8-Q-B2 9-B-H4 10-KKI-K2 ll-O-O-O 12-K-Kt j!3-R-QB 14-BXKt KOITANOH SKI'S BLINDFOLD I JS-f-K EXHIBITION iV.ar m ine nwtijwuDn . am vroup, impiiwji. io.yyj ret this uiiiaue event, at 108 N. Formosa il3-Kt-K3 Ave., announce this exhibition for Friday, -20-PxKt Nov. 15, at 8 p.m. He will Play 10 boards, 21-Kt-Kt3 dnrlnc which he will liiternperne with an interesting lecture. Because of the limited nnmbet ef boards available, we ur you make early reservation, by calling VYVhsler 8817 or WYomlng 3510. Mr. Koltanowski hold the world's ehampfonship title for blindfold chess, having played 34 boards simultaneously. On Saturday, Not. id, at I p.m.. Mr. Knltannwski will be guest at (he las Angeles Chess Club.
124 W. Fourth St., where he will pla acainit all comers. For reservation call AlAdlson 6384. Visitors are welcome. CHESS LITERATURE , In answer to the many requests, the writer is publishing a list of Inexpensive books, all of which may be ordered through the writer, by sending check or money order.
There will be an exhibition of fine chess sets and boards at the headquarters of the Hollywood Chess Group, 108 N. Formosa, from Nov. 4 on. Visitors are welcome. Keren' Best Games, Warsaw International Team Tournament.
1035, 82: Dr. Lasker's (hesa Career. IJ.SOi The Element of Combination Flay in Chess, $1,501 Cambridge Spring International Tournament, 1IM14, fl.SOi Colic's Chess Masterpieces Sl.SOi Tour Chess Champion, SI i Chess Combination and Traps, tHfi Amonr These Mates, 7Rci Modern Chess Opening, J.60 The Game ot Chess, (i, and many others, j The following la taken from February moMhiV pSmAZTiTLZ" $ Mark Hopkins railroad family. (may e ordered directly) 1 Bond St., fcjaney, n.B.w., Australia, UNCLE JACOBOVITCH HOLDS COURT By LaJos Steiner (Uncle Jacobovltch and Jackie , Buresh tontinue the arguments over the game Mieses-Flohr, Margate. 1939.
Notice that none of the arguments la settled; the author is not concerned with final verdicts, but, rather, wishes to show students how much there Is in chess that cannot he easily settled, and to Impress on them the importance of thinking for themselves, ho parrot ever made a real player.) Previous moves I Black White Flohr Mleses 1. P-K4 P-QBS . p-o r-u4 8. N-MBS PxP 4. NxP N-BS 5. NxNch
