Bath/London, England (23 December 1884-17 July 1885)
1 1 1 1 1 1 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 Wins
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Wayte 1 ½ 0 ½ 1 1 ½ 1 0 ½ 0 0 1 1 0 1 7
Thorold 0 ½ 1 ½ 0 0 ½ 0 1 ½ 1 1 0 0 1 0 5
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Format: Seven games up, draws not counting.
Introduction
A friendly challenge has been issued by Mr. E. Thorold to Rev. W. Wayte, the winner of the first prize at the recent meeting for the Counties Chess Association. The challenge has been readily accepted, and the fight, which is for the first seven games, draws not counting, will take place during the Christmas holidays. (1)
The match between Messrs. Thorold and Wayte commenced at Bath, Dec. 23rd, Mr. Wayte winning the first game. The second played Dec. 26th, terminated in a draw, and the third, contested on the 27th, ended in a victory for Mr. Thorold. The score therefore stands:—Mr. Thorold, 1; Mr. Wayte, 1; drawn, 1. Play will be resumed in London very shortly. (2)
The score now is, Wayte, 4; Thorold, 2; Drawn, 3 (sic; 4). Play is adjourned for the present. (3)
The match between Messrs. Thorold and Wayte was resumed during two short visits of the former to London. Two games were played on April 29 and 30, and both won by Mr. Thorold; two more on May 6 and 7, both won by Mr. Wayte. At this stage an adjournment again became necessary, the score thus far being Wayte 6, Thorold 4, drawn 4, and the match being for seven games up. It will probably be concluded before the next meeting of the Counties Chess Association. (4)
The long-pending match between Messrs. Thorold and Wayte was brought to a conclusion on July 16th: score—Wayte 7, Thorold 5, drawn 4. (5)
Sources
(1) Chess-Monthly, v6 n2, October 1884, p35
(2) British Chess Magazine, v5 n49, January 1885, p30
(3) British Chess Magazine, v5 n50, February 1885, p56
(4) British Chess Magazine, v5 n54, June 1885, p228
(5) British Chess Magazine, v5 n56/57, August/September 1885, p321
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