| Jul-19-13 | | optimal play: <<<<<<<<<<<<THE CENTENNIAL CHESS CONGRESS.> THE MAJOR TOURNEY.>
At board 4 Mr Brocklebank played Petroff's Defence, to which Mr Lampe rejoined with Petroff's own move of 3. P to Q 4. Afterwards, however, Mr Lampe pursued the attack in a somewhat erratic manner, and Mr Brocklebank, replying with force and precision, soon secured an advantage in position. Eventually, he brought his Rooks into co-operation against the White King, and announced a mate in three moves.> Time - Mr Lampe, 1 hour 39 minutes ; Mr Brocklebank, 54 minutes.> - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.) issue Thursday 18 October 1888> CENTENNIAL CHESS CONGRESS.>
[By Telegraph.]>
Melbourne, October 17.>
In the fourth round of the chess tourney to-day Brocklebank played the Petroff defence against Lampe, who made a poor stand.> The scores stand thus : —
Crane, 3 wins, 1 adjourned game;
Charlick, 2 wins, 1 draw, 1 adjourned ;
Tullidge, 3 wins, 1 lost;
Stanley, 2 wins, 1 lost, 1 drawn;
Lampe and Brocklebank, each 2 lost, 2 won ;
Higgs and Hay, 4 lost each.>
- South Australian Register (Adelaide, SA) issue Thursday 18 October 1888> |
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