The Gift of Chess

Notice to commercial publishers seeking use of images from this collection of chess-related archive blogs. For use of the many large color restorations, two conditions must be met: 1) It is YOUR responsibility to obtain written permissions for use from the current holders of rights over the original b/w photo. Then, 2) make a tax-deductible donation to The Gift of Chess in honor of Robert J. Fischer-Newspaper Archives. A donation in the amount of $250 USD or greater is requested for images above 2000 pixels and other special request items. For small images, such as for fair use on personal blogs, all credits must remain intact and a donation is still requested but negotiable. Please direct any photographs for restoration and special request (for best results, scanned and submitted at their highest possible resolution), including any additional questions to S. Mooney, at bobbynewspaperblogs•gmail. As highlighted in the ABC News feature, chess has numerous benefits for individuals, including enhancing critical thinking and problem-solving skills, improving concentration and memory, and promoting social interaction and community building. Initiatives like The Gift of Chess have the potential to bring these benefits to a wider audience, particularly in areas where access to educational and recreational resources is limited.

Best of Chess Fischer Newspaper Archives
• Robert J. Fischer, 1955 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1956 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1957 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1958 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1959 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1960 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1961 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1962 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1963 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1964 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1965 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1966 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1967 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1968 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1969 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1970 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1971 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1972 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1973 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1974 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1975 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1976 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1977 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1978 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1979 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1980 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1981 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1982 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1983 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1984 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1985 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1986 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1987 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1988 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1989 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1990 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1991 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1992 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1993 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1994 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1995 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1996 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1997 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1998 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 1999 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 2000 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 2001 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 2002 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 2003 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 2004 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 2005 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 2006 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 2007 ➦
• Robert J. Fischer, 2008 ➦
 Chess Columns
Chessgames.com: Newspaper Chess Games Archive Chess.com: Newspaper Chess Games Archive Facebook: Bobby Fischer History Youtube: Newspaper Chess Games Archive My Life Notes lichess.org: Analyze Chess Game lichess.org: Board Editor Chess Notation Converter Chess.com: Chess Board Analysis Notes

May 19, 1912 Philadelphia Inquirer Chess and Checkers

< Prev Index Next >

ChessChess 19 May 1912, Sun The Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) Newspapers.com

The Tournament for the Championship of the Franklin Chess Club, as well as for the George W. Childs Cup and Championship of Philadelphia, is drawing to a close. The tournament, as heretofore explained, is of the knock-out order, only the players paired meet twice instead of in only one game, thus each player has the advantage of having the first move! If the result of these two games should be even, then players continue to play until one has scored an advantage.
As we go to press the semi-final round is being played, S. Mlotkowski being paired against Driver and W. P. Shipley paired against E. M. Edwards, the champion interscholastic player of this city.

The following instructive game was played in England in the match Hamstead vs. Leyton.

H. G. Gale (white) vs. J. H. White (black)
Ruy Lopez: Classical Variation, Cordel Gambit
Submitted to chessgames.com on 04/14/2025

H. G. Gale vs. J. H. White, circa 1912

Descriptive
1. P-K4 P-K4
2. N-KB3 N-QB3
3. B-N5 B-B4
4. P-B3 P-B4
5. NxP NxN
6. P-Q4 PxP
7. PxB N-KB3
8. Q-Q4 N-B3
9. BxN NPxB
10. O-O O-O
11. B-N5 P-Q4
12. PxPe.p. PxP
13. N-Q2 P-Q4
14. P-B3 B-R3
15. KR-K PxP
16. NxP Q-N3
17. BxN RxB
18. QxQ PxQ
19. R-K7 QR-KB
20. QR-K B-Q6
21. R-K8 B-K5
22. RxRch KxR
23. N-N5 B-Q6
1/2-1/2
 
Algebraic
1. e4 e5
2. Nf3 Nc6
3. Bb5 Bc5
4. c3 f5
5. Nxe5 Nxe5
6. d4 fxe4
7. dxc5 Nf6
8. Qd4 Nc6
9. Bxc6 bxc6
10. 0-0 0-0
11. Bg5 d5
12. cxd6e.p. cxd6
13. Nd2 d5
14. f3 Ba6
15. Re1 exf3
16. Nxf3 Qb6
17. Bxf6 Rxf6
18. Qxb6 axb6
19. Re7 Raf8
20. Re1 Bd3
21. Re8 Be4
22. Rxf8+ Kxf8
23. Ng5 Bd3
1/2-1/2

The following comparatively new defense to the King's Gambit is well worth careful study. The notes to the game we take from L. Hoffer's able column in the London Field.

Erich Cohn vs Jeno Szekely

at

Recommended Books

Understanding Chess by William Lombardy Chess Duels, My Games with the World Champions, by Yasser Seirawan No Regrets: Fischer-Spassky 1992, by Yasser Seirawan Chess Fundamentals, by Jose Capablanca Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess, by Bobby Fischer My 60 Memorable Games, by Bobby Fischer Bobby Fischer Games of Chess, by Bobby Fischer The Modern Chess Self Tutor, by David Bronstein Russians versus Fischer, by Mikhail Tal, Plisetsky, Taimanov, et al

'til the world understands why Robert J. Fischer criticised the U.S./British and Russian military industry imperial alliance and their own Israeli Apartheid. Sarah Wilkinson explains:
Bobby Fischer, First Amendment, Freedom of Speech
“What a sad story Fischer was,” typed a racist, pro-imperialist colonial troll who supports mega-corporation entities over human rights, police state policies & white supremacy.		 To which I replied: “Really? I think he [Bob Fischer] stood up to the broken system of corruption and raised awareness! Whether on the Palestinian/Israel-British-U.S. Imperial Apartheid scam, the Bush wars of ‘7 countries in 5 years,’ illegally, unconstitutionally which constituted mass xenocide or his run in with police brutality in Pasadena, California-- right here in the U.S., police run rampant over the Constitution of the U.S., on oath they swore to uphold, but when Americans don't know the law, and the cops either don't know or worse, “don't care” -- then I think that's pretty darn “sad”. I think Mr. Fischer held out and fought the good fight, steadfast til the day he died, and may he Rest In Peace.
Educate yourself about U.S./State Laws --
https://www.youtube.com/@AuditTheAudit/videos
After which the troll posted a string of profanities, confirming there was never any genuine sentiment of “compassion” for Mr. Fischer, rather an intent to inflict further defamatory remarks.

This ongoing work is a tribute to the life and accomplishments of Robert “Bobby” Fischer who passionately loved and studied chess history. May his life continue to inspire many other future generations of chess enthusiasts and kibitzers, alike.

Robert J. Fischer, Kid Chess Wizard 1956March 9, 1943 - January 17, 2008

The photograph of Bobby Fischer (above) from the March 02, 1956 The Tampa Times was discovered by Sharon Mooney (Bobby Fischer Newspaper Archive editor) on February 01, 2018 while gathering research materials for this ongoing newspaper archive project. Along with lost games now being translated into Algebraic notation and extractions from over two centuries of newspapers, it is but one of the many lost treasures to be found in the pages of old newspapers since our social media presence was first established November 11, 2017.

Special Thanks