<<THE ADELAIDE CHESS CONGRESS.>This interesting contest, between representatives of several colonies, is rising in interest as the termination of the matches approaches. The congress was commenced on 17th instant, and has been continued from day to day, excepting Sunday. Each of the 10 competitors contests one game with every opponent, draws to count as half a game to each player.
For the past few days the real struggle has been confined to four rivals, viz., Messrs. Charlick, of Adelaide ; Gossip and Heiman, of Sydney ; and Esling, of Melbourne.
Yesterday's play resulted as follows :- Charlick beat Witton, Crewe defeated Hookham, Tullidge won against Eiffe, Esling worsted Hall, and Heiman deprived Gossip of a possible show for first honours.
Charlick's score is now 7, with one game to play against Hookham ; if he win or draw that game then the chief prize is his, if he lose, then the winner of the game between Heiman and Esling (score 6 each) will tie Charlick. Gossip (5½) ranks next. If he beat Tullidge, then he may tie Esling or Heiman for second place if their game should be a draw.
The following table shows the result of each competitor's play:->
Kibitzing
