The Chess Player's Chronicle Volume . 8 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1847 Excerpt: ...examined, and reported on shortly. 'J. Ci."--Your emendation appears correct. "J. D.," Dumfries.--Received, with thanks, and shall appear in an early number. THE. No-22-J SATURDAY, MAY 29, 1847. j PKICli NEW SERIES. J ' THREE PENCE Notes. (a) It would not have been safe for White to take the Q. B. P. checking, because Black could have escaped with his Bishop, and then have prevented the Kt. from getting away, thus gaining two minor pieces for the Q.'s Rook. (b) An unaccountable slip. He should have moved his King to a Black square. (c) Apparently his best move. If he retired, the other B. Black could have answered with R. to K. sq., winning back a piece; and if R. to Kt. sq., then Kt takes Q. B. P., winning a P. and the exchange. CHESS IN SCOTLAND. Game played between Gamma and Delta, two of the best players in Dumfrieshire. Notes. (a) This ingenious but hazardous variation on the Bishop's Gambit we owe to M'Donnell. (6) This is an imprudent move. (c) This also is unadvised, as it enables White to bring his K. R. into immediate co-operation with the other Pieces. (d) The terminating moves of White are very skilfully conceived. CHESS IN THE METROPOLIS. Mr. Perigal gives the Pawn and two moves to Mr. Medley. Remove Black's K. B. P. from the Board.) Notes. (a) This move seems to add to the constraint of Black's position. b) P. to K. R. 3d, we believe to be stronger. (c) The attack is very smartly played by Mr. Medley, who is rapidly taking a prominent rank among our rising Amateurs. Spirited game between Mr. Norms and another Amateur. White. (Mr. N.) Black. (Mr. S.) I White. (Mr. N.) Black. (Mr. S.) Notes. (a) White has now an attack which nothing can withstand. If his adversary attempt to prevent the advance of the Q. Kt. to Q. 5th, then the Kt...