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Chess 17 Oct 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 Oct. 17, 1943 L. A. TIMES PROBLEM NO. By Nicholas Gabor White mates in two. (Wh. 6; Bl. 7.) L.A. TIMES PROBLEM NO. 1444 By N. M. Gibbons A was Alapin and the gam was played in the Ostend tournament of 1906. It is bright and snappy.
FALKBEER COUNTER GAMBIT Alarm White 1-P-K4 3-P-KB4 3- QxQP 4- P-Q3 6-PxP Marshall Black P-K4 P-Q4 P-K5 K1-KB3 KtxKP 6-Kl-KB3(a) B-QB4 F-B4ib) 7-Q-B3 Alapln Marshall White Black, 8- Kt-B3 B-B7chc) 9- K-Q1 Caatle 10- B-Q2 Id) KtxKtcb 11- BxKt QxPcb 12- K-BKe a-ai 13- F-Xt4'f B-Kt3'f) 14- Q-Q7 Resigns(h) to very Interesting ' Q-K3 leadg positions. . b -II QxP; 8-QKt-Q3. F-B4; -Kt- Kt5. (e) Black doe not gain very much by thla check.
(d) A clever trap. Whit must bav foreseen the consequences ot bis 13--Kt4. ei B-B4 wag essential here 'fl This unexpected move win at once. 11 There 1 nothin else, (hi For If Q-Q2. 13-B-B4ch. K-Rll 16-BxP. mate. It 1 always pleasure to replay th games of Morphy. He is the only American who held the world title. Thl gam wa published in a late ches review.
Part. 18S9 TWO KNIGHTS' DEFENSE This elegant game, played at Pari. 1859. is a clever specimen of the smoth ered mat. Whit mates In three.
Wh. 7: Bl. 4 ) SOLUTION TO PROBLEM 1439: N-K5. SOLUTION TO PROBLEM 1440: P-N3. We received solutions from the following: F Aks. D. Wells. H. Bruhn. M. Mor-ns. C. B, Collins. W. w. Noah (welcome to our ladder.) L. A. Victor. G. A. Hall. H. Richardson welcome to our ladder.) A. D. Reynolds. D. A. Innes. J. O. Doase, W. c. Noltmc, W. L. Koethen. B J. McConnell. A. S. Wells. W. Harmon. J C. Drake. J. P. Wals. D M. Poole, E. H Quayle. Mrs E H Rust. G G. Gallagher. M. Rudhoun. Mrs. F. Tovar. Maj. J. W. Fisher.
BOOK KEVIEW THE IDEAS BEHIND THE CHESS OPENINGS Thia long-awaited work by Rubin Fine came off press this week. The volume expounds the basis for comprehension of the variations, and la in itself quite complete although may be used in conjunction with Modern Chess Openings, by the same author. To quote from the author's preface.
"It has been said that ideas are weapons. That Is certainly as true in chass as In any other field. A mastery i,f a iiitle theory which conveys real understanding of the game is infinitely more valuable than a carefully mpniorlr.ed complication of endless moves. Paradoxically, a thorough grasp of ideas behind the openings, are relatively few in number, is a royal rosd.to knowledge which eliminates much of the drudgery associated with remembering a long series of variations. My object in this aork is to present the necessary 'Ideology' as concisely as possible," The book has 240 pages and Is well composed, with many diagrams to illustrate, making the contents easier for the reader to understand.
The publishers are David McKay Co., and the price t J2 phis postage It may be ordered through this column. HERMAN STEINER SIMULTANEOUS On Oct. 8, Herman Steiner, international chess master, gave a simultaneous exhibition at the headquarters of the Hollywood Chess Group, 108 N. Formosa Ave., at which time he played against 25 boards, winning 23 and losma two. The two amners acre Sergt. Arthur Spiller ann ceorge croy. r?ue to the success of the affair, it has been requested that Mr. Steiner give an exhibition and lecture on the first Monday evenlne of each month. All those desiring the reservation of a board should write to the above address anon as possible, or phi Morphjr White 1-P-K4 3-Kt-KB3 3- B-B4 4- P-O 5- 0-0 6- R-K1 7- BxP 8- Kt-B3 S-KtxKt 10QKt-Kt9 11-RxBch 12- KtxKP 13- KKt-KtS Amateur Black P-K4 Kt-QB3 Kt-B3 PxP KtxP P-Q4 OxB Q-KR4 BxK3 B-KI5 PxR Q-B2 Q-K2 Morphr Amateur White Black 14- Q-K3 B-Q3 15- KtxKtPch K-Q2 J6-Q-Qt4ch K-Ol 17- KtB7ch! QxKl 18- B-Kt5ch B-K3 19- Kt-K6ch K-Bl 20- Kt-B5ch K-Ktl White mate in fftatr 3l-Kt-Q7ch K-Bl 22- Kt-Kt6ch K-Ktl 23- Q-B8ch RzQ 24- Kt-Q7 mat (Continued from at last Sunday) We hay bad many Inguiries aboat salving of problems and are therefor publishing the following interesting articles by B. G. Laws from hta book entitled "Chess Problems and How to Solve Them."
(Continued) VII THE INCOMPLETE BLOCK TWO-MOVER. Black has only on mov of refuge, following which there Is no mste. The rook can serve no useful purpose at R8. This piece therefore must join in the contention. A little reflection will show that were the Black rook still pinned on the king going to Qfi, the knight could mate at B3. On being certain of this. ; the problem is virtually solved, as It lg patent that were the White rook at Q8 the Black rook would be impotent against 2. Kt-B5. therefore by these deduction the key la as good a declared.
No. 34 Br W. Coateg Mate m two moves. WYomin, 3510. There ar only nber of boards available limited num
HOLLYWOOD OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP On Friday. Oct. 13. the tournament which decides the Hollywood championship began, at the headquarters of the Hollywood Chess Croup. 108 N. Formosa 6ergt. Ben Schiller from Kingman. and formerly from Brooklyn, will No. 34 is of the game kind, but with variety. The same reasoning will gup- -ply the Idea which will eventually indicate the key.
All mates can be tabulated at once excepting when the Black -knight at Q4 moves. The rook at Kt8 has apparently no responsibilities in the battle and therefore must be utilised to advantage when the sprightly horseman gives evidence of activity, were the pawn at Q3 either absent or ninneri. ihe lemeht WEbster 8B17 j could mate at K5 after the Black knight naa ipii nis dori noting tnis ine aey-movo is made pretty clear. The distant rook can supply the neeriful restraining Influence, depriving the pawn of capturing power, without disturbing the other elements of the position, by 1. R-QB.
I Ave. . , Ar!- be one of the chief competitors for the title. Another from the armed forces is private Emit Bersbarg of San Difgo, Cal . formerly from Weatlake Park.
Los Angeles. There are other classes still 1 open until Nov. 1. Please write to the above address for entrance. REQl-EST We have at hand a postal from Sully Ress, who is bedridden at the California Hospital and would like a few players to while away monotonous hours.
The visiting hours are from 2 to 4 p m or 7 to 8:30 p.m., Room 415. 1414 S. Hope St
CORRESPONDENCE CHESS The recently formed Pacifle Coast Correspondence Chest League is having its first tournament with several sections and classes. J. E. Orr. secretary-treasurer of the league, S913 Budlong Ave.. I.os Angeles, Cal.. will take entries and all particulars may be attained by writing or calling Rochester There are seven groups participating with four players in each group, entrance will close Not. 1. so hurry and apply.
MARSHALL A VICTIM THIS TIME We- have seen many of Frank J. Marshall's "swindles," in which he turned what looked like an innocent move into a trap for his opponent. However, in this game the former American champion was the victim.
FALKBEER COUNTER GAMBIT Alarm White 1-P-K4 3-P-KB4 3- QxQP 4- P-Q3 6-PxP Marshall Black P-K4 P-Q4 P-K5 K1-KB3 KtxKP 6-Kl-KB3(a) B-QB4 F-B4ib) 7-Q-B3 Alapln Marshall White Black, 8- Kt-B3 B-B7chc) 9- K-Q1 Caatle 10- B-Q2 Id) KtxKtcb 11- BxKt QxPcb 12- K-BKe a-ai 13- F-Xt4'f B-Kt3'f) 14- Q-Q7 Resigns(h) to very Interesting ' Q-K3 leadg positions. . b -II QxP; 8-QKt-Q3. F-B4; -Kt- Kt5. (e) Black doe not gain very much by thla check.
(d) A clever trap. Whit must bav foreseen the consequences ot bis 13--Kt4. ei B-B4 wag essential here 'fl This unexpected move win at once. 11 There 1 nothin else, (hi For If Q-Q2. 13-B-B4ch. K-Rll 16-BxP. mate. It 1 always pleasure to replay th games of Morphy. He is the only American who held the world title. Thl gam wa published in a late ches review.
Part. 18S9 TWO KNIGHTS' DEFENSE This elegant game, played at Pari. 1859. is a clever specimen of the smoth ered mat. Whit mates In three.
Wh. 7: Bl. 4 ) SOLUTION TO PROBLEM 1439: N-K5. SOLUTION TO PROBLEM 1440: P-N3. We received solutions from the following: F Aks. D. Wells. H. Bruhn. M. Mor-ns. C. B, Collins. W. w. Noah (welcome to our ladder.) L. A. Victor. G. A. Hall. H. Richardson welcome to our ladder.) A. D. Reynolds. D. A. Innes. J. O. Doase, W. c. Noltmc, W. L. Koethen. B J. McConnell. A. S. Wells. W. Harmon. J C. Drake. J. P. Wals. D M. Poole, E. H Quayle. Mrs E H Rust. G G. Gallagher. M. Rudhoun. Mrs. F. Tovar. Maj. J. W. Fisher.
BOOK KEVIEW THE IDEAS BEHIND THE CHESS OPENINGS Thia long-awaited work by Rubin Fine came off press this week. The volume expounds the basis for comprehension of the variations, and la in itself quite complete although may be used in conjunction with Modern Chess Openings, by the same author. To quote from the author's preface.
"It has been said that ideas are weapons. That Is certainly as true in chass as In any other field. A mastery i,f a iiitle theory which conveys real understanding of the game is infinitely more valuable than a carefully mpniorlr.ed complication of endless moves. Paradoxically, a thorough grasp of ideas behind the openings, are relatively few in number, is a royal rosd.to knowledge which eliminates much of the drudgery associated with remembering a long series of variations. My object in this aork is to present the necessary 'Ideology' as concisely as possible," The book has 240 pages and Is well composed, with many diagrams to illustrate, making the contents easier for the reader to understand.
The publishers are David McKay Co., and the price t J2 phis postage It may be ordered through this column. HERMAN STEINER SIMULTANEOUS On Oct. 8, Herman Steiner, international chess master, gave a simultaneous exhibition at the headquarters of the Hollywood Chess Group, 108 N. Formosa Ave., at which time he played against 25 boards, winning 23 and losma two. The two amners acre Sergt. Arthur Spiller ann ceorge croy. r?ue to the success of the affair, it has been requested that Mr. Steiner give an exhibition and lecture on the first Monday evenlne of each month. All those desiring the reservation of a board should write to the above address anon as possible, or phi Morphjr White 1-P-K4 3-Kt-KB3 3- B-B4 4- P-O 5- 0-0 6- R-K1 7- BxP 8- Kt-B3 S-KtxKt 10QKt-Kt9 11-RxBch 12- KtxKP 13- KKt-KtS Amateur Black P-K4 Kt-QB3 Kt-B3 PxP KtxP P-Q4 OxB Q-KR4 BxK3 B-KI5 PxR Q-B2 Q-K2 Morphr Amateur White Black 14- Q-K3 B-Q3 15- KtxKtPch K-Q2 J6-Q-Qt4ch K-Ol 17- KtB7ch! QxKl 18- B-Kt5ch B-K3 19- Kt-K6ch K-Bl 20- Kt-B5ch K-Ktl White mate in fftatr 3l-Kt-Q7ch K-Bl 22- Kt-Kt6ch K-Ktl 23- Q-B8ch RzQ 24- Kt-Q7 mat (Continued from at last Sunday) We hay bad many Inguiries aboat salving of problems and are therefor publishing the following interesting articles by B. G. Laws from hta book entitled "Chess Problems and How to Solve Them."
(Continued) VII THE INCOMPLETE BLOCK TWO-MOVER. Black has only on mov of refuge, following which there Is no mste. The rook can serve no useful purpose at R8. This piece therefore must join in the contention. A little reflection will show that were the Black rook still pinned on the king going to Qfi, the knight could mate at B3. On being certain of this. ; the problem is virtually solved, as It lg patent that were the White rook at Q8 the Black rook would be impotent against 2. Kt-B5. therefore by these deduction the key la as good a declared.
No. 34 Br W. Coateg Mate m two moves. WYomin, 3510. There ar only nber of boards available limited num
HOLLYWOOD OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP On Friday. Oct. 13. the tournament which decides the Hollywood championship began, at the headquarters of the Hollywood Chess Croup. 108 N. Formosa 6ergt. Ben Schiller from Kingman. and formerly from Brooklyn, will No. 34 is of the game kind, but with variety. The same reasoning will gup- -ply the Idea which will eventually indicate the key.
All mates can be tabulated at once excepting when the Black -knight at Q4 moves. The rook at Kt8 has apparently no responsibilities in the battle and therefore must be utilised to advantage when the sprightly horseman gives evidence of activity, were the pawn at Q3 either absent or ninneri. ihe lemeht WEbster 8B17 j could mate at K5 after the Black knight naa ipii nis dori noting tnis ine aey-movo is made pretty clear. The distant rook can supply the neeriful restraining Influence, depriving the pawn of capturing power, without disturbing the other elements of the position, by 1. R-QB.
I Ave. . , Ar!- be one of the chief competitors for the title. Another from the armed forces is private Emit Bersbarg of San Difgo, Cal . formerly from Weatlake Park.
Los Angeles. There are other classes still 1 open until Nov. 1. Please write to the above address for entrance. REQl-EST We have at hand a postal from Sully Ress, who is bedridden at the California Hospital and would like a few players to while away monotonous hours.
The visiting hours are from 2 to 4 p m or 7 to 8:30 p.m., Room 415. 1414 S. Hope St
CORRESPONDENCE CHESS The recently formed Pacifle Coast Correspondence Chest League is having its first tournament with several sections and classes. J. E. Orr. secretary-treasurer of the league, S913 Budlong Ave.. I.os Angeles, Cal.. will take entries and all particulars may be attained by writing or calling Rochester There are seven groups participating with four players in each group, entrance will close Not. 1. so hurry and apply.
MARSHALL A VICTIM THIS TIME We- have seen many of Frank J. Marshall's "swindles," in which he turned what looked like an innocent move into a trap for his opponent. However, in this game the former American champion was the victim.
