1899 East vs West Scotland Chess Games - Montgomery County Times

The Montgomery County Times, Wales
20 May 1899
Chess column from Wales newspaper, running since 1895

Game:
J.R. Longwill vs D.Y. Mills 0-1, East vs West Scottish Match 1899
Queen's Gambit Declined
Board 1 of the Scottish East and West match in 1899, the game adjucated as win for Black. This is probably strong amateur players as their names did not included in major databases. J.R. Longwill also can be found on this article and this.

Problem:
White to play and mate in two moves, composed by R.G . Thompson

Report:
- Exciting news about The London 1899 tournament. Which will attended by Lasker, Steintiz, Tarrasch, Tchigorin, Burn, and Pillsbury.

The Montgomery County Times Wales chess column

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Curious Case of Samuel Rosenthal vs Prince Balaschoff - The Montgomery County Times

The Montgomery County Times, Wales
15 April 1899
The newspaper from Cardigan - Salopian - Montgomeryshire area put a chess column and reported interesting story each week. As shown in this issue.

Anecdotes:
As we known, Samuel Rosenthal once engaged in a court battle to one of his student Prince Balaschoff for breaking his lesson contract. The Montgomery County Times put a short report on this:

A curious chess law-suit before the first Chamber of the Civil Tribunal of Paris has just ended. Rosenthal, the well-known Polish chess master, resident in paris since 1867, was engaged about ten years ago by Prince Balaschoff as his professor of chess at £ 25 per month, to be increased to £40 per month whenever the Professor travelled with his pupil. Pupil and Professor, according to La Strategie, were on the best of terms for many years, they were even engaged in collaboration on a  grand chess treatise, when, suddenly, a few months ago, Professor Rosenthal received a somewhat unceremonious dismissal. He sued, in response, for £ 750 back salary fixed under the written agreement,  £50 for a final journey to Stuttgart, and  £1,250 for his unjustifiable dismissal and loss of profits on the projected treatise. The Civil Tribunal allowed the first demand, but rejected the two latter. We believe that this is the first time that compensation for chess services has figured so definitely in a court of law.

Game:
Medicus vs T.M. Kenny 1-0 , unknown
Ruy Lopez
Unknown game between two probably amateur players.

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

the Montgomery County Times - 15 April 1899

Spens vs Longwill 1899 Chess Game - The Montgomery County Times

The Montgomery County Times, Wales
18 March 1899
A Newspaper from Wales area, specifically in The Salopian, Montgomeryshire and Cardigan. Chess column was in run since 1895.

Game:
mr. Spens vs mr. Longwill 1/2-1/2 , Glasgow 1899
Giuoco Piano
As seen in last week issue, this is mr. J. Longwill, possibly strong player in Glasgow Chess Club. No other information retrieved. Mr. Longwill is also featured game in this issue.

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

Reports:
- the only interesting report is Mr. P.F.Blake, the noted problemist, drawing with mr. Amos Burn in Manchester vs Liverpool chess match 1899

the Cardigan County Times Chess Column

18 March 1899

J. Court vs J. Longwill 1899 Chess Game - The Montgomery County Times

The Montgomery County Times, Wales
4 March 1899
This is a newspaper from Wales, the titled alternating between "The Montgomery" and "The Cardigan" County Times. Chess column was found since their 1895 edition.

Game:
J. Court vs J. Longwill 1-0, ? 1899
Queen's Gambit Declined
Possibly strong amatetur player in Scotland area. No further information on the game featured in this issue. Mr. J. Longwill made it one more featured game in the week after. J. Longwill also found in the West vs East Scotland match in 1899.

Reports:
- Local news report from Wales - The Oswestry and Ellesmere Chess Club met. You can view strong player from these chess club in the article
- Ellesmere vs Wrexham chess club 1899, with top players listed in the article.
- Oswestry vs Ruabon chess club 1899, with top chess players revealed.

Problem:
White to play and mate in two moves, taken from Illustrite Zeitung

The Montgomery County Times Chess Column

4 March 1899

Romantic Chess Attack in Scandinavian Defence 1899 - The Montgomery County Times

The Montgomery County Times, Wales
27 May 1899
A newspaper from Montgomery, Salopian, Cardigan area. Chess column was their regular column since 1891.

Game:
J. Campbell vs Finlayson 1-0, Scotland Match East v West 1899
Scandinavian Defence
This game was prized "Best and Most Brilliant" by Isidor Gunsberg himself in the Sunday Daily Telegraph. The white side launched bishop sacrifice theme to the kingside. With modern engine, we can see that White is only a pawn up with all black's best defence, but this is the Romantic Chess era, and the Black side accepted the sacrifice with Romantic spirit. Both players were unknown and do not have any more details.

Problem:
White to move and mate in three moves, composed by Emilio Orsini
Originally issued in Montreal Gazzette 1898, the composition of this chess problem is unique to sole King from black side. See the solution HERE.

Romantic Chess Attack in Scandinavian Defence from 1899 Amateurs Chess Game:

The Montgomery County Times - 27 May 1899

Welsh Newspapers Online

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F.W. Lord vs H.W. Carson - R. Marriott vs A. Dodd Wales Chess Games - The Montgomerry County Times

The Montgomerry County Times, Wales
14 December 1895
This is a newspaper from The Salopian & Montgomeryshire - Cardigan area of Wales. The chess column runs from 1895. Chess editor not named.

Games:
Frederick William Lord vs H.W. Carson 1-0, City of London Chess Club v Metropolitan Chess Club
Ruy Lopez
Strong amateur player from the chess club mentioned, F.W. Lord and H.W. Carson only recorded one game in chessgames.com

mr. R. Marriott vs mr. A. Dod 0-1, Liverpool vs Manchester chess match 1895 (?)
Ponziani Opening C44
Yet another strong amateur level chess games between Liverpool and Manchester. mr. A. Dod recorded one game in chessgames.com also, while R. Marriott is harder to identify. The game is a rare Ponziani Opening I found from the era.

Problem:
White to play and mate in two moves, composer F.W. Andrews, London

the Montgomery County Times Chess Column

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Chess and Poetry by Charles Tomlinson - The Cambrian Swansea

The Cambrian, Swansea
5 May 1893
Newspaper from Swansea Wales that provide chess column since 1891. Edited by James Glass

Games:
Sophy vs Charles Tomlinson, unknown
odd: remove Black King Bishop's Pawn (f pawn)
Carles Tomlinson is a British poets. He composed a canto with a chess theme and put into this book. This game probably played by him and issued by The Cambrian in 1893.

Dr. F. Deighton vs Mr. J.H. Blake 1-0, Amateur Tournament Cambridge 11 April 1893
Evans Gambit
A miniature game played by strong amateur players as the column suggested.

Reports:
Ireland vs West of England great correspondence 100 players chess match 1893 - the score as in the newspaper

Problem:
White to play and mate in two moves, composer Rev. W.P. WIlliams (Landcore)

The Cambrian 5 May 1893

chess column from Swansea Wales

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De Riviera vs Paul Morphy 1863 - The Cambrian Wales

The Cambrian, Swansea Wales
1 January 1892
This newspaper from Swansea area (Wales) runs chess column, starting from 1891 chess editor by James Glass.

Games:
E. Louden vs N. Merriman 1/2-1/2, Swansea vs Newport Clubs, 1891
French Defence
The name of E. Louden was a regular in the Cambrian chess column. He must be Swansea club's strong player. His opponent N. Merriman was lesser known.

Jules Arnoud de Riviera vs Paul Morphy 0-1, Paris 1863
Two Knights
This is known games from a match between de Riviera vs Paul Morphy 1863.

Problem:
White to play and mate in three moves, composed by Wm. Cann (Swansea)

the Cambrian Chess Column

1 January 1892

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Willard Mutchler vs Hason Chess Game 1922 - The Washington Herald

The Washington Herald
25 November 1922
The newspaper from Capital City runs Chess Notes and Comment. Chess editor by Willard H. Mutchler. The column might possible ended in this issue, 25 November 1922.

Game:
Willard Mutchler vs J.B. Hanson unfinished, off hand games 1922
Danish Gambit
We got to know the strength of Willard Mutchler, chess editor to this newspaper. The game was just off hand games against J.B. Hanson, C-Class player in Washington Chess Club.

Report:
The much talked Washington vs Philadelphia Telephone chess match were given details for payers on each side. Whitaker, Sournin were in Washington, S.T.Sharp, W.A. Ruth (state champion) were in Philadelphia.

The Washington Herald - Chess Notes and Comment

25 November 1922

The Washington Herald Chess Column 1922 - Interior vs Beats Agriculture

The Washington Herald
22 October 1922
Capital city newspaper provide "Chess News and Comment" column, edited by W.H. Mutchler

Games:
J.W. Byler vs J. Roberts 1-0, Queen's Gambit Declined
R.F. Lovell vs E.M. Knapp 1/2-1/2, Vienna Opening
C.H. Stephensson vs F.B Walker 0-1, Center Counter Gambit / Scandinavian Defence
All games from The annual match of the Departemen of the Interior versus Departmen of Agriculture, Washintong 1922. Read the report in the article for details on players and comments. Since all were amateur players, I am not converting this into game viewer.

Reports:
- Chase Defeats Hale - report about their local Capital City Chess Club ladder tournament.

The Washington Herald "Chess News and Comment" Column

22 October 1922

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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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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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Cardiff vs Llanelly Chess Challenge 1891 - The Evening Express Wales

The Evening Express,  Cardiff Wales
10 April 1891
The Evening Express was one of Wales based newspaper that provide chess column. "Our Chess Column" edited by Geo. W. Lennox and focus more on the activity on their Cardiff Chess Club.

Games:
Geo W. Lennox vs C.S. Read 1-0, Cardiff vs Llanelly Challenge Cup 1891
Scotch Game
S. Daw vs Rev. T. Hamilton 0-1, Cardiff vs Llanelly Challenge Cup 1891
King's Gambit - Salvio Gambit

These are club level games between Cardiff CC and Llanelly CC. The game reflected their playing strenght with the later game in Salvio Gambit  show lack of calculation by white side.

Problem:
White to play and mate in two moves, composed by J.J. M'Eachran (Cardiff)

Reports:
South Wales Challenge Cup
Report on Cardiff vs Llanelly, a final tie for Challenge Cup happening in April 1891, Castle Hotel, Neath. Full score and some of insight to the players of that time:
Cardiff:
Geo. W. Lennox, W. Pethybridge, W.Cedervall, Rev. T. Hamilton, T.B. Pearsou, J.J.M'Eachran
Llanelly:
C.S.Read, A.E. Hiles, J.G.Daw, S. Daw, J.W.Paton, D.R.Jones

The Evening Express, Cardiff Wales

10 April 1891 -  Welsh Newspapers Online

Game Viewer: Games of South Wales chess club players 1891


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H.S. Barlow vs H.L. Scott Chess Game - The Sunday Times Perth 1921

The Sunday Times, Perth
23 October 1921
Supported by Perth Chess Club, The Sunday Times Perth regularly run a chess column, weekly on Sunday.

Game (Status RARE):
Henry Stephens Barlow vs H.L.Scott 1-0, "British Tourney" London 1921 (?)
French Defence - Bradfort Attack C11
Mr. Henry Stephens Barlow is English chess player, his record can be found in Edochess.ca.  While the opponent details can't be found. This game is a rarity in database. See the game viewer below.

Problem:
White to play and mate in two moves, composed by J.A Nenkomm, first prize "Wochcnshau"

chess problem Position: 5B1Q/3Prp2/1Pp2NbR/3pk3/8/3R2PB/8/4K3 w - - 0 1

Reports:
- Perth Chess Club activity in 1921
- State Chess Championship of Western Australia 1921

The Sunday Times Perth

23 October 1921 -  NLA Newspapers

Game viewer: rare games of British chess player Henry Stephens Barlow circa 1921

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Viner vs Parry 1914 - The Sydney Morning Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald
31 October 1931
Every Saturday, The Sydney Morning Herald provided chess column, since early 1910s.

Game:
William Samuel Viner vs J. Ellis Parry 1-0, British Championship 1914
Sicilian Defence Maroczy Bind Accelerated Dragon
I couldn't find this game in online database, neither the 1914 British Championship. So I will label this as rare game of William Viner. The opponent was J. Ellis Parry, which name appeared on several records in British Chess Magazine.

The Sydney Morning Herald chess column

31 October 1914 -  NLA Newspapers

Game viewer: Viner vs Parry, new unrecorded chess games from Australian master?


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Tugwell vs Midnapore 1898 - The Morning Telegram Winnipeg

The Morning Telegram, Winnipeg Canada
7 July 1898
In the sporting news page of The Morning Telegram from Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada, a chess column was inserted.

Game:
E. Tugwell vs Midnapore unfinished, Correspondence 1898
Italian Game
Around summer 1898 a correspondence chess game was conducted between local chess player of Winnipeg are, E. Tugwell against the Midnapore Chess Club. Unfortunately I can't find the final result, this article was the only most complete moves, where in the last position the evaluation is equal for both side.

The Morning Telegram Winnipeg Canada Chess Column

7 July 1898 -  Manitobia : Digital Resources

Game Viewer:

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William Viner Simuls at Perth 1904 - The Sunday Times Perth

The Sunday Times, Perth
14 August 1904

The Sunday Times from Perth was regularly provided a chess columns, namely Chess & Draughts.

Game - (Status Rare):
William Samuel Viner vs Mr. Martin 1-0, Simultaneous at Perth 10 August 1904
King Gambit
Although William Samuel Viner biography was widely known, not much games of him in (online) database. There were around dozen in 365chess.com but lack in chessgames.com. Below is article for Viner exhibition in Perth Chess Club, August 1904. Also a fine game in one of the board.

Problem:
White to play and mate in two, composed by W.S. Viner , Chess champion of Western Australia

The Sunday Times Perth Chess Column 14 August 1904

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