Each player seems to study safety in preference to brilliancy, and it is probable that a number of draws will occur.>

<5.Qe2>

5. R to K sq, or 5. P to Q 4, are moves more frequently played.

<9...Nf5>

The position of the forces is identical with that in the first game.

<10.Nd2>

White now plays 10. Kt to Q 2, whereas Mr. Wallace, in the game mentioned, selected 10. Q to K 4.

<11.Ndf3>

Better would have been 11. P to Q B 3, which would prevent Black's occupation of Q 5.

<14...Bd6>

This leaves White with the slight theoretical advantage of Knight against Bishop.

<16.Qe3>

Best, because it stops Black moving the Q R to K sq, and also because it obviates the threatened "pin" by B to Kt 5.

<17...f6>

Looking to the end, Black prepares to bring his King into the field.

<20...Bd7>

Black, after long deliberation, decided that 20... B takes P, was not good play.

In reply to that move White had two continuations:- (1) 21. R takes R ; R takes R ; 22. R takes R ; K takes R ; 23. Kt to B 5 ; B to Kt 8 and the game is even. (2) 21. P to Q Kt 3 and Black cannot save the Bishop.

<24.Kxe3>

The exchange of pieces indicates a desire to play for the end game.

We refrain from commenting on the remaining moves, as the game is unfinished.

Mr. Wallace at the thirty-first move proposed a draw, but his opponent preferred playing the game out.

<(An adjournment was then agreed in accordance with rule 6 and Wallace sealed his 31st move in accordance with rule 15)>