<<<<CHESS IN ADELAIDE.>The subjoined good specimen of Adelaide chess was played a little while ago between Mr. H. Charlick, the local champion, and Mr. J. Watson, formerly a well-known Williamstown player, but latterly a resident in Melbourne.
We are indebted for the moves to the Adelaide Observer, the chess department in which is so ably conducted by Mr. Charlick.>
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(a) 3...e4
This counter attack is so strong that it is questionable whether White would not do better by moving 3 Kt to K B 3, which equalises the game.
The move 3 ... P to K 5 is the simultaneous invention of Falkbeer and Lederer about the year 1850.
(b) 4.♘c3
The favourite move of Steinitz, but the play generally preferred is 4 B to Kt 5 (ch).
It does not prove satisfactory, however, and probably the move in the text, followed by P to Q 3, thus equalising the game by giving up the Pawn, is as good as anything.
(c) 8.♘f3
B to Q 2, with the view of Castling on the Queen's side, looks much better.
(d) 9.♘d4
This move was made in the expectation of its enabling White to Castle on the King's side; but it fails to produce that happy effect.
(e) 9...♗g4
Effectually preventing from Castling, since if he venture upon that course, the reply of B takes Kt (ch) wins a piece.
(f) 10.♔d1
Almost anything would have been better than this forlorn move.
10 P to K R 3 looks hazardous, but is probably the best course.
(g) 12.h3
But the advance is of no use now.
(h) 14...♘c5
Black has now got his Knights into full operation, and he works them with skill and effect.
(i) 17...♘e4
A pretty position.
If the White Bishop take this Knight the Queen is lost by Kt to K 6 (ch).
(j) 19.♗xh7+
It matters little what he does. The game is lost.>
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