Oomaru vs Invercargill Telegraphic Chess - Otago Witness 1892 New Zealand

Otago Witness, New Zealand
29 December 1892
As far as the southern island of New Zealand, a chess column already established by local newspaper. Otago Witness runs chess column in 1890s, chess editor was F.V. Siedeberg. The column was excellent with lots of reports and games. It was also come along a Draught column, located just beside the chess column.

Games:
Mr. H. Lee (Oomaru) vs Mr. Webber (Invercargill) adjucated as 1-0, Telegraphic Match 1892 NZ
Giuoco Piano
The area runs a telegraphic match between Oomaru and Invercargill, this game declared as win for white, although today's engine may suggest it still lots of play for both side. The notation contained errors in the final moves.

Alfred K. Ettlinger vs Emmanuel Lasker 0-1, Manhattan Chess Club New York 1892
Sicilian Defence
This game is known. The article report on the title "Lasker in America"

Reports:
-Lasker in America
- NZ Chess Congress in 1892 ; provided chess players names : F.V. Siedeberg (the chess editor), R.A. Cleland of Dunedin, Mr. Jowitt of Auckland, P.W.Tait, R.J. Barness of Wellington, T. Sexton of Ashurst, Hookham, Eyre, Wood and Cumberworth of Christchurch.
- Championship Tourney of the Canterbury Club won by A.M. Ollivier - W.B. Eyre

- Henry Bird vs Heywood match in Newcastel. THIS IS interesting report :
Bird v Heywood. A match of nine games was lately played at Newcastle between Messrs Bird and Heywood. Three games were played on even terms (the result=Bird 2, Heywood 1), Bird gave his opponent pawn and move in three games (result=Bird 1, Heywood 1, drawn 1), and pawn and two moves in three games (Bird 0, Heywood 2, drawn 1). the ninth game however, was never played; for after the eight game Mr Bird remarked that Mr Heywood, after showing such accurate play as he had done in the latter stages of the contest, barring a big blunder, would win the remaining game or draw it. Consequently he preferred to resign the game and the match. The final score was therefore Heywood 4, Bird 3, drawn 2."
One of the game found in the Evening Express, Wales, just clicked the link to follow.

- mr. Jowett won Auckland Chess Club tourney in 1892
- handicapped tournament in Wellington Working Men's Chess Club , won by Messrs Barnes and Hirter.
- Chigorin visit to the Riga Chess Club - blindfold display
- City of London Chess Club tournament with 144 members in progress 1892
- Steinitz is now busily with his Modern Chess Instructor, 2nd volume.
- Seymour Alapin and Dr Max Lange has initiated a correspondence match. Interestingly, Dr. Lange article published in Schach Zeitung, critising Alapin's opening gave rise to the match.
- Lipschutz is getting ready for a fight with Lasker.

Problems:
White to move and mate in three moves, composed by J. Neumann
The composition was an aesthetic, give it a try.

Otago Witness - New Zeland chess column

29 December 1892 - http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz

Game Viewer : Telegraphic match game in New Zealand 1892 - Oomaru vs Invercargill & Ettlinger vs Lasker

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Henry Bird vs Heywood - Newcastle Match 1892 - Evening Express Wales

Evening Express, Cardiff Wales
6 January 1893
Our Chess Column was chess column in Evening Express, Cardiff district area newspaper, Wales. Chess editor was Geo. W. Lennox

Game:
Henry Edward Bird vs Mr. Heywood 0-1, Newcastle Match 1892
Italian Game - Hungarian Defence

This is interesting rare game by Henry Edward Bird. This was his unsuccessful match against Newcastle strong player, only known as Mr. Heywood. Evening Express did not report the detail, but as far as Otago Witness from New Zealand reported:

"Bird v Heywood. A match of nine games was lately played at Newcastle between Messrs Bird and Heywood. Three games were played on even terms (the result=Bird 2, Heywood 1), Bird gave his opponent pawn and move in three games (result=Bird 1, Heywood 1, drawn 1), and pawn and two moves in three games (Bird 0, Heywood 2, drawn 1). the ninth game however, was never played; for after the eight game Mr Bird remarked that Mr Heywood, after showing such accurate play as he had done in the latter stages of the contest, barring a big blunder, would win the remaining game or draw it. Consequently he preferred to resign the game and the match. The final score was therefore Heywood 4, Bird 3, drawn 2." - Otago Witness 29 December 1892 clicked the link to see the newspaper scan.

The game shown that mr. Heywood indeed a capable player, handling the Hungarian defence accurately against Bird. The error in printing is in move 40.K to K , should be K to Kt. Game can be view in game viewer below.

Problem:
White to play and mate in two moves, unknown chess composer.

Evening Express - Cardiff Wales

Our Chess Column - 6 January 1893  Welsh Newspapers Online

Game Viewer : Rare game of Henry Bird vs Mr. Heywood, where Bird lost to the local master

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Abraham Mocatta vs Morian Chess Games 1891 - Evening Express Wales

Evening Express, Cardiff Wales
26 June 1891
Our Chess Column was edited by Geo. W. Lennox, who happen to be Cardiff-based chess player.

Game: (Status = Rare Game)
Abraham Mocatta vs C. Morian 0-1, Championship of the City of London 1891
French Defence
Abraham Mocatta known to be president of London Chess Club also respected patron of chess and important figure. While the opponent C. Morian is hard to identify. The game shown in the viewer below:

Problem:
White to move and mate in two moves, composed by F.G. Tucker, Bristol

Evening Express, Cardiff Wales

Our Chess Column - 26 June 1891  Welsh Newspapers Online

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Ireland vs West England Correspondence Chess 1893 - Evening Express Wales

Evening Express, Cardiff Wales
24 February 1893
The Evening Express was based in Cardiff Wales and doing "Our Chess Column" since 1891. The chess editor was Geo W. Lennox, they focused more into local chess news and activities.

Game:
P. Sandford, M.A. (Ireland) vs W.R. Fisher (England) 1-0, Ireland vs West England and Wales
Correspondence Chess Match 1893, Evan's Gambit
A copy of game played between the two association. Rare game but the players were unknown.

Reports:
- A report about dispute between Cardiff vs Llanelly Chess Club
- Cardiff Dock vs The Hills United. We got to learn the chess players on this area, Geo W. Lennox and J.J. M'Eachran are known players on Cardiff but none were famous in the Hills side.

Problem:
White to play and mate in two, composed by P.F. Blake

Evening Express , Cardiff Wales

Our Chess Column - 24 February 1893

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Vazquez vs Blackburne 1891 Match - Evening Express Wales

Evening Express, Cardiff Wales
1 May 1891
Evening Express Wales is Cardiff based newspaper. Chess columns were dedicated in the 1891s era.

Game: (Status RARE)
Andres Clemente Vazquez vs Joseph Henry Blackburne 0-1, Match Havana 1891
Evan's Gambit
This was probably a match between Blackburne and Vazques, chess master from Havana. There are already three games in chessgames.com and another one in this blog, also from Evening Express report.

Collected so far, in those known five games, Blackburne won them all.

Problem:
White to move and mate in two moves, composed by W. Heitzman , Pontypridd

Reports:
Local events of United Rhonddas Chess Clubs vs Pontypridd Chess Club won by Rhonddas.
Then Swansea vs Llanelly, which games already published in earlier edition of Evening Express.
We can take a look of the chess players of those chess club around that time.

Evening Express "Our Chess Column" - Cardiff Wales

1 May 1891 -  Welsh Newspapers Online

Rare games of Joseph Henry Blackburne vs Andres Clemente Vazquez , in their 1891 match
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James Glass vs E. Louden 1891 - Evening Express Wales

Evening Express, Cardiff Wales
24 April 1891
This newspaper from Cardiff district, Wales, provide "Our Chess Column". Chess editor was Geo W. Lenoox. The column seems focus more on their local players and games.

Games:
Chess club games played at the Swansea Chess Club 1891:
E.N. Bisgood (Cardiff) vs Amateur (Swansea) 1-0, Evan's Gambit
James Glass vs E.Louden 1/2-1/2, Giuoco Piano - a rarity
No other information on E.N. Bisgood and E. Louden, but they were strong club player on the time of writing. James Glass was chess editor to a chess column in The Cambrian newspaper and considered strong club level player. His other games can be found on this blog HERE. The game can be view below:

Problem:
White to play and mate in two moves, composed by F.G. Tucker (Bristol)

Evening Express, Cardiff Wales

24 April 1891 -  Welsh Newspapers Online

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Rees Jones vs Dr. Arthur Chess Games 1891 - Evening Express Wales

Evening Express, Cardiff Wales
17 April 1891
This newspaper from Cardiff district, Wales, provide "Our Chess Column". Chess editor was Geo W. Lenoox. The column seems focus more on their local players and games, compared to The Cambrian from Swansea and the other one Montgomery's newspaper.

Game:
Rees Jones vs Dr. Arthur 0-1, Cardiff vs the Hills match 1891
Italian Game
The game between two club player of Cardiff Chess Club and Rhondda, Wales. A good insight look ot he strength of Wales chess club players. Since the game is not notable, I'm saving my time to convert this in the next opportunity.

Problem:
White to play and mate in two moves, composed by local J.J.M'Eachran.
However the printing was an error, as pointed out by the next issue. The correct position is:

Evening Express Cardiff Wales, "Our Chess Column" by Geo W. Lennox

17 April 1891 -  Welsh Newspapers Online

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