| Jul-20-13 | | optimal play: <<<<<THE CENTENNIAL CHESS CONGRESS.> THE MAJOR TOURNEY.>
The proceedings on the fifth day of the Major Tourney resembled those on the fourth, in that the games played at the several boards occupied comparatively short periods of time, and extended only to moderate numbers of moves. At Board III, Mr. Crane played a Centre Gambit against Mr. Stanley, to which the Warrnambool champion replied with the defence which was adopted by Mr. Charlick in the same opening against Mr. Esling
[F K Esling vs H Charlick, 1887 at the Adelaide Congress of last year. Mr. Crane castled on the queen's side, and Mr. Stanley castled on the opposite wing. This preparatory business is frequently a prelude to a very lively encounter. Unfortunately, however, Mr. Stanley not only lost time in the middle game through attempting a counter attack, but also allowed Mr. Crane to push on his king's rooks pawn without opposition. The result was that his game became broken, and that his defeat was inevitable.> Time - Mr Crane, 2 hours 26 minutes ; Mr Stanley, 2 hours 29 minutes.> - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.) issue Friday 19 October 1888> |
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| Jul-20-13 | | optimal play: <<<<<<<<<CENTENNIAL CHESS CONGRESS.> [By Telegraph.]>
(FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.)>
MELBOURNE, THURSDAY.>
The fifth round of the chess congress was concluded to-day. Crane played centre gambit against Stanley, and a somewhat similar game to the Adelaide Esling v. Charlick [F K Esling vs H Charlick, 1887 contest occurred. The Sydney player secured a marked advantage in position, and scored an important victory.> The scores now stand -
Crane, 4 wins, 1 unfinished game ;
Charlick, 3 wins, 1 draw, 1 unfinished game ;
Tullidge, 4 wins, 1 loss ;
Brocklebank, 3 wins, 2 defeats ;
Stanley, 2 wins, 2 losses, 1 draw ;
Lampe, 2 wins, 3 defeats ;
Hay and Higgs, tie, with 5 losses respectively.> [next round 6]
Brocklebank meets Higgs.
Charlick encounters Hay.
Tullidge is paired with Stanley.
Crane is drawn against Lampe.>
The players have a rest from Saturday, which has been declared an off-day.> [round 7 set down for Monday 22nd October]
- The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW) issue Friday 19 October 1888> |
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