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OPENING NO 126. 12-16, 21-17, 9-13 12-16(A), 21-17(B), 9-13(0, 25-21(D, Var. l), 16-19(E), 23-16(F), 11-20, 17-14(G), 10-17, 21-14, 6-10(H), 29-25, 10-17, 25-21, 1-6, 21-14, 6-10, 30-25(1), 10-17, 25-21(J). A) In rank, superior only to 9-13, about equal to 10-14 and inferior to the remaining four. Wyllie, (the 'great innovator') was one of the few to experiment with this in the GAYP era. B) Rarely encountered until the 2-move restriction brought it forth into play, this duplicating move leads to virtually an even position. C) On this quite popular move, the erudite John Alexander once remarked: " In the spirit of the opening"; with the first side initiating the early cramp, but here ( with the absence of the Red piece on 15, instead of 16 ) of no practical significance, as White can do likewise— if he so desires. D) The easy way but preferred by many experts, who wish to wait for a more advantageous opening to expend their attacking energies on. However, there have always been a few players of a combative nature that regard any opening as fair game, and endeavor to complicate with 24-20, as in Var. I... In contrast, the early release with the 22-18 exchange (A.Long v. A. Dossett, 4th A. Ty; also EF Hunt v. HB Mason, 1962 A. Ty, as in MWC Vol. 2, K, page 98) tends to favor Red after 16-19, 23-16, 11-20, 17-13 and 8-11, etc. E) The customary reply, going along with White's previous move, signaling for a rest game. On other ways: 1) 5-9 (adopted at times by such giants of the squared board as Walter Hellman, Newell Banks, Willie Ryan, Maurice Chamblee, and Sam Gonotsky) then the exchange with 22-18 to gain elbow room, but not forced as white has drawable routes in 29-25(Ryan v Reynolds, 8th A .Ty) 30-25 ( Kaiser v. Jordan ) or 23-18, 11-15 etc. transposing into a 5-9 Switcher.. A curious note in the banks - Henderson 1910 match book, in regard to this 22-18 exchange: " It is hard to say whether this is a 'Banksian* cook, or an attempt to get away from one! It is not that of an 'ordinary* player, and looks ragged to us"- J. Alexander...In reply to this 22-18 exchange, Red has 3 ways, in 9-14, 10-14, or 1-5:
(y) 1-5 ( as adopted by Lieberman v. Henderson; & later by Ward v. Lieberman, 1927 2nd IM; also by Hellman v. Long, 1948 WCM) 17-13, 16-20, 24-19 ( or 29-25, 10-15, 25-22, 7-10, 24-19-Hellman-Long) 11-15, 18-11) 8-24, 28-19, 4-8, 29-25, 8-11, 21-17 ( or 25-21, as in Ward-Lieberman) 11-15, 19-16, 15-19, 30-26, 19-24, 25-21, 10-15, then 16-11? ( instead of Henderson's 23-19) 7-16, 32-28, 16-19, 23-16, 6-10, etc. 28-19, 15-24, 17-13, 9-14, 26-22, 10-15, 27-23, and 24-27 etc; to draw by E. Frazier; also given in " WCC by Hellman, uncredited. (x) 10-14?, 17-10, 6-22, then 24-19, and the piece on square 9 is mis-placed; therefore 7-10, 19-12,11-15 then 28-24, with the threat of 23-18 next leads into winning White positions. Henderson tried this vs. Banks in 1910, but the latter passed up the proper attack, & eventually lost with White!...But when Newell tried it v. Harry Lieberman 2 years later in the 2nd A. Ty;the latter soon made mince-meat out of the Red game. For Asa Long's interesting comment on this line, see ACFB # 139 (Feb. 1976) Page 101, Note B. 2) 8-12 may also be reached from the 11-16, 21-17, 9-13 opening after 25-21, 8-11! (5-9 or 16-19 usual.) then either 30-25 or 24-20 pp, but Elbert Lowder went his own way by cutting off 17-14 v. Derek Oldbury in the 1976 N.C. Open. Cont: 6-10, 22-17 etc, 1-6, 29-25, 4-8 then 24-19!-See 6th Dist. Newsletter ( Van's) p.89. 3) 16-20 is rarely seen, then 29-25 (or the immediate 1714, as in Long-Horr, 1923 match)11-15,17-14 etc. 8-11, 23-19, 4-8.Waterhouse=Reynolds, 1925 match. F) Not 24-15?, a handicap move that binds the White single corner after 11-25, 29-22, 6-9, 22-18, 13-22, 26-17, and 9-14 etc; with Red strong per NW Banks. G) This Switcher idea is correct to break the cramp, as the first side lacks the necessary center forces to attack with. If 29-25 instead, then 5-9, 17-14 etc; with White clearly on the defensive. H) To press at once is best, since 8-11 permits White to consolidate with 24-19 and 29-25, as in a Lowder- Davis 1976 A. Ty. game. See ACFB # 167, P. 147. I) Against the early 22-17 exchange, Red has 8-11 24-19 and 4-8. S ee WCP 5/46, p. 204 J) Cont: 2-6, 21-14, 6-10(w), then 22-17, 13-22, 26-17 and into a landing reached many times in expert play: 8-11, 24-19, 4-8(v), 27-23(u), 8-12, 28-24(t), 20-27, 31-24, 11-15, 32-27, 7-11(s), 14-7, 3-10, 17-14, 10-17, 19-10, 17-22, 24-20, 22-26, 23-19, 26-31 Drawn. Banks V.Jordan; among many others... (w) 6-9?, 22-18, 13-17, 26-22 etc; an Egan-Boyles draw rarely seen today. (v) 11-15 allows White no opportunities for errors after 19-16 (or Joe Duff's 28-24!, 4-8, 32-28, 8-11, 31-26, 15-18, and 19-15 etc. Drawn) 4-8* (as 15-18?, 16-11 etc. WW) 16-12, 8-11, 27-23, 11-16, 31-27 Drawn (u) Red would prefer to meet 27-24, 20-27, 31-24, as 10-15 (instead of the easier 11-15, 24-20 Barker- A. Jordan draw) 19-10, 5-9, 14-5, then 7-21; an ending that must be watched by White as his pieces are on the weaker double corner side. Cont: 5-1, 21-25, 1-6, 25-30, 6-10, 30-26, 32-27, 26-22, 27-23* (if 10-14?, 11-16, 24-20, 16-19, 27-24, 19-23. 14-10, 22-18, 20-16, 23-27, 16-12, 18-23*, 10-15, 23-19, 15-10, 19-16, 10-7, 3-10, 12-3, 27-31, 3-8, and 31-26 etc. Red Wins. Harold Freyer over Leo Levitt, in the 1950 Paxton N. Ty.) 22-17, 24-20, 8-12, 23-18, 17-22, 18-14, 12-16, 28-24, 22-26, 14-9, 26-31, 9-6, 31-27, 6-2, 27-32, 2-7, 32-28, then 24-19 draws. (t) Again, White has several weak moves here. Case drew v. Tinsley in the 1954 N.Ty with 31-26, 11-16, then 26-22, 10-15 etc» but if 32-27 instead (or 23-18, 12-16, 19-12, 10-15 to a R.W; Banks v. Horr, 2nd A.TY) then Waterhouse's 11-16 is stronger then Horr's 11-15 v. Long in 1923. After 11-16, 28-24, 7-11, 14-7, 3-10, 17-13, 10-14, 19-15, 11-18, 31-26, 14-17, 23-14, 17-21, 14-10, 21-25, 10-7, 25-30, 26-22, 30-25, 22-17, 25-21, 17-14, 21-17, 14-10, 17-22, 7-3* ( the only defence ) 22-18, 10-6, 5-9, 6-2, 18-15 ( if 9-14, 2-6, 14-17, 6-9, 18-22 and 3-7 draws) 13-6, 16-19, 3-8, 19-28, 27-23, 28-32 and 2-7 draws. (s) Red, having shot his bolts, should now be content to draw as if 15-18 instead, then 24-20, 18-22 ( or 3-8, 17-13 etc.) 23-18, 7-11, 14-7, 3-10, 27-24, 5-9, 17-13, 10-14, 13-6, 14-23, 6-2, 23-27, 2-7, 27-32, 7-16, 32-28, 16-11, 22-26, 11-15, 26-31, 20-16, 31-27, 24-20, 27-23, 15-10, 28-24, 19-15 etc. Drawn. G.C. Raymond v. E.F. Hunt, in the early 1930's...... VAR.l ( Off trk. @ D) 24-20(K), 11-15(L), 20-11, 7-16, 25-21(M), 5-9, 23-18, 16-20, 18-11, 8-15, 26-23, 4-8, 23-18, 8-11, 30-25(N) 10-14(0), 17-10, 7-23, 27-18, 20-27, 32-23, 6-10, 21-17, I-5, 23-19, 15-24, and 18-14 etc. Drawn. Ryan v.Hellman, 1949 WCM' "WCC"Game 1..... K) A particular favorite with Walter Hellman. L) This is best, but there are two alternate lines: 1) 5-9, then the duplication with 28-24 (25-21, 11-15 is less complicated.) 11-15, (or 9-14, 24-19 etc; a 'Minotaur-like' variation with untested play; Lieber v. Urie in K.E.) 20-11, 7-16, 24-20, 9-14? (r) 20-11, 14-21, 27-24, 8-12(q), 23-19, 3-8, 26-23(p), 6-9, then 23-18? (o), 13-17 etc. to a fortunate draw; M. Tinsley v. M. Chamblee, 1952 NYC match. (r) A rare instance of the world champion's faulty judgment in opening play. Instead, Joe Duffy's 8-11 will draw. (q) If 1-5 ( Burroughs v. Freyer, 1959 Eastern Open) then 32-28?( 23-19 is stronger ) 6-9, 23-18, 8-12, 24-19 etc; 10-14, 18-15, 3-7, and 22-17 etc. to a long draw. (p) A White win was later shown with 32-27 here, but the text seems sufficient. (o) In his anxiety to win, Chamblee blunders. Newell Banks later demonstrated a WW with 32-28*, 1-6, 31-27, 13-17, 22-13, 9-14, 25-22, 14-17, then 29-25*, 17-26 and 25-22 etc. 2) 8-12, 25-21 (if 28-24, 3-8, into Op. # 137 ) 16-19 ( as Long's 3-8 v. Case in the 7th A. Ty is inferior when met with the 29-25 waiting move. See 'BC' Pt. 6, from the 11-16, 24-20, 7-11 opening.) 23-16, 12-19, 27-23 ( the best way, as if White tries the Wyllie-Yates line with 17-14, 10-17, 21-14, 4-8, 29-25, 6-10, 27-23, 10-17, 23-16, 8-12, 25-21, 12-19, 21-14, 1-6, 32-27, 11-15, 14-10, 7-14, 27-23, then Red has a Tinsley cook with 6-10!—instead of Wyllie's 14-18—and stands strong. See Scheldt v. Loew- 1972 A. Ty.) 4-8, 23-16, and 8-12 to a pp draw. M) Or the early 23-18 ( labeled as 'premature' in K.E. but that is subject to debate ) 5-9, 18-11, 8-15, 27-23(26-23 may result in the same position later) 16-20, (if 9-14, 28-24, 14-21, then 22-17 etc. and White is best. J.Keene v.WF Ryan, 1948 NYC ty. See Hellman-Case 1963 match, page 41, Note C) 23-18 (or 25-21, 9-14, 23-19 etc; Hunt-Scheldt, 1931 So. Ty; in Van's 'MWC') 3-8, 18-11, 8-15, 26-23, 4-8, 23-18, 15-19, 30-26? (17-14 easier ) 1-5, 25-21, 9-14, 18-9, 5-14, 32-27, then Asa Long's beautiful 20-24! sacrifice vs Walter Hellman, in their 1948 WCM, which came within an eyelash of winning. See 'WCG'G. 61 for the continuation of this remarkable game. N) A fine move by the late Jack Cox, one of America's premier analysts and experts back in the 1930's and40's, who Willie Ryan once called " a human draughts encyclopedia'". This was first published in the *Dr. Review", Feb. 1934 issue, and came to the forefront when adopted by Hellman v. Ryan, 1949 WCM.Mr. Cox was born in Brooklyn in 1907, and made his final bow in the 1974 Nat. Ty at Philadelphia. Instead of 30-25, the usual way had been with 30-26, after which White must tread softly. Cont: 1-5 (not 10-14?, 17-10, 2-7, 26-23, 7-14, 28-24 to a WW. WF Ryan v. JF Horr, in Ryan's introduction to Nat. ty play at NYC in 1924 at age 17.) 26-23, 9-14, 18-9, 5-14, 28-24, 6-9, 29-25 (GW Bass has shown 23-19 to draw, but the 23-18 exchange loses after 2-7, 31-27 and 15-19 etc; Gonotsky v. Hanson.in the 7th A. Ty. ( Chgo.) 1929) 3-8, 23-18, 14-23, 27-18, 20-27, 32-23, 8-12, 31-26 ( as used by Ryan v.Hellman and eases the earlier Lieberman-Ward and Ginsberg-Long 31-27 after which 2-7, 18-14, 9-18, 23-14, 15-19! 14-9, 11-16, 9-6, 16-20, then Long's 6-1* salvaged the draw; later showing that 6-2? would have failed; going into the famous "Fugitive King" win.) 12-16, 17-14, 10-17, 21-5, then 13-17 etc. Drawn. Hellman-Ryan. 0) Ryan was probably crossboard, but this is quite satisfactory. Instead, 3-8, 32-28, 15-19, 24-15, 10-19, 17-14, 19-23, 14-5, 23-32, 31-27, 32-14 and 22-17 etc; was the pretty draw by Cox " To ascertain distinctly consequences in their causes to calculate with promptitude the result of intricate variety to elude by vigilant caution the snares of strategem these are lessons the game of Draughts strongly inculates, and uniformly explains." Joshua Sturges 1800
OPENING NO 127 12-16, 21-17, 9-14 12-16. 21-17, 9-14(A), 17-13. (B. Var. l), 16-19(C), 24-15(D), 10-19, 23-16, 11-20, 26-23(E), 8-11, 22-18(E), 7-10, 18-9, 5-14, 25-22(F), 4-8(G), 29-25(H), 14-17, 31-26(1)....... A) This move ( in contrast to the favored 9-13 ) was unpopular in the 2-move era, perhaps due to the White scope that it permitted. In the 7 USA N. Tys ( 2 move) and the 2 Int. matches, this is virtually non-existent, with the exception of the AB Scott-HB Reynolds game, but not surprising, as the late Govan expert delighted in employing bizarre, off-beat lines; sometimes ( but not always!) to the dismay of his well-posted peers.. B) The conservative reply, keeping the game under firm control, and favored by many masters, including the present world champion. The deceptive duplication w/ 24-19 is shown under Var. I...and the remaining option in 25-21 is inferior, although used by Reynolds vs. Scott. Cont: 16-19, 24-15, 11-25, 29-22, 8-11, 28-24, 4-8, 24-20 (here 17-13, 8-12 and 24-19 has been shown to draw in the Dr. Review' G. 1843) 8-12, 17-13 (if 22-18, then 10-15, as taken by Al Vodola v. Chas.Young in the 8th US N.Ty, is much stronger then Scott's 5-9 vs. Reynolds.) now again 10-15 (which would seem preferable to R. Jordan's 11-16 v. Buchanan; going into OPENING NO 137 Dundee.) which was played by Eugene Zuber vs, the writer in Haye's mail ty. play about 20 years ago; an excellent move indeed. Cont: 22-18 (here 22-17 looked bad after 7-10, but the move taken seems no better. White had best avoid this line!) 15-22, 26-10, 6-15, 27-24, 11-16, 20-11, 7-16, 24-20, then 3-7? (as 16-19* instead may be sufficient to win ) 20-11, 7-16, 30-26, 16-20, 26-22, 15-19 etc; 22-18, 2-7, 21-17,1-6, 18-15, 5-9, 32-27, 19-24, 27-23, 24-27 then 17-14 to a fortunate draw... C) Best. Either 16-20 or 8-12 will draw, but Red cannot gain the easier Pioneer draws. For example: 16-20, 22-18, 8-12, 18-9, 5-14, 25-22, 11-15, 24-19, 15-24, 28-19, 4-8, 22-17, 14-17, 29-25, 17-21, 25-22, 8-11, and into the valuable 'Harrhy Position' from several openings. As in OPENING NO 129, trunk. Note E. D) Rated strongest, although 23-16 is sometimes taken in hopes of the 'Oliver Twister' attack from OPENING NO 106, 'BC' Pt. 6, p. 4——also from 12-16, 21-17,16-19, 23-16..Cont: 11-20, 25-21(#1), 8-11, 22-17(#2), 4-8, 26-23, 8-12, 29-25, then 11-15 ( not 11-16?, 24-19, 7-11, 25-22 and the Twister attack.) 24-19, 15-24, 28-19, 7-11, 30-26, 3-8, 19-16 etc; 25-22, 11-15, 26-23, 15-18 etc; a pp draw... #1( Off Note D ) Also 24-19, 8-11, 26-23, 4-8, 22-18, 14-17, ( as 8-12 W. strong. K. Albrecht.) 25-21, 8-12, 21-14, 10-17, then the fine 29-25 (as once played by Rudy Munzinger vs. Asa Long, in the 1960 US N. Ty at Eau Claire, and improves 31-26 as given by E. Frazier) Cont: 17-22, 19-15, 22-29, 15-8, 6-10, 8-4, 10-14,18-9, 5-14, 23-18, 14-23, 27-18, 12-16, 31-27 forcing 1-6*, 27-23, 6-10, 32-27, 7-11, 28-24, 10-15, 18-14, 2-7, 13-9, 3-8, 9-6, 16-19, 23-16, 8-12, 4-8, 12-28, 6-2, 7-10, 14-7, 28-32, 27-23, and 11-16 to draw. One of the late Alton, II. expert's finest games over his long career. His many friends in the world of checkers was saddened by his passing in early April, 1983..... #2(Off Note D) Again, if 24-19, 4-8, 22-17? (here 29-25 first is better ) 14-18!, 27-24, 20-27, 32-14, 11-15, 28-24, 15-18, 29-25, 8-12, 24-20, 18-23, 26-22 then 7-11 etc; Red Wins. N. Rubin v. WF Ryan, 1935 match; probably Ryan's poorest game in either his long ty. or match performances. But his many beautiful games more then compensate for this one—— we all have our bad days at times, and Ryan was in no condition-either physically or mentally, to meet the Michigan grand-master, then at the peak of his career. E) Best, in line with the ever-present struggle for the center. 25-21 instead loses precious time after 8-11, 26-23, (if 22-17? 7-10, 26-23, 4-8, 23-19,11-15, then 30-26 will draw, but if 29-25, 15-24, 28-19, 8-11, 11-16, 2-7, 30-26, 11-15, 32-28, 5-9, 26-23, 15-19, 31-26 then fee shot with 14-18, 23-5, 19-24, 28-19, & 10-14 etc; to a Red win by RD Banks vs. Willie Ryan; MSA G. 1487. Ryan once mentioned such shots as the "tricks of the trade' but it must be emphasized to the student that he must also learn the 'trade'!) 4-8, 22-18, 7-10, 18-9, 5-14, 29-25, 11-15, 23-19, 15-24, 28-19, 8-11, 25-22, 11-15, 19-16, 2-7, 22-17, 15-19, 30-26, then 14-18 and 17-14 etc. to draw. Oldbury v.Frazier; Parsons. Ks. match; 'Sq.World', page 66... F) 25-21 would return to the Note E play. G) If 14-17 (or 10-15!, 23-19 etc. NW Banks vs. the writer at Bethlehem, 1958.) first, then 22-18? (as 31-26, 10-15, 29-25, 4-8, back into trunk.) 10-15, 18-14, 15-18, 14-10, 6-15, 23-14, 3-7, 14-9, 4-8, 27-23, 8-12, 32-27, 11-16, 29-25, 7-11, 25-21, 17-22, then 31-26, 22-31,* 30-25 to draw. Chas. Jackson, vs. the writer in 1959 mail play. H) 0r 22-18, as played by both NW Banks vs. Asa Long. 1934 and later by Asa Long v. Walter Hellman, 1948. Continue: 14-17, 18-14, 3-7, 23-19(#1), 11-15, 29-25, 15-24, 28-19, 17-22*(#2), 25-18, 10-17, 31-26, 8-12* ( not 1-5?, 19-16, 17-22, 26-17, 8-12, 16-11 etc; 18-15, 16-19, and 32-28 WW. M. Rex.) 18-15, 7-10, 27-23, 2-7, 23-18, then 17-21 and into a landing first published by Banks from the 11-15, 24-20, 12-16 opening in Denvir's 3-Move Guide page 56-D, with reversed colors. See 'BC' Pt. 5, Page 79, Note I, #1… #1(Off Note H) If 14-9 (as in the Long-Banks and Hellman-Long games) Red has the Hellman improvement w/ 10-15 ( instead of Banks' 1-5, 23-19!, 5-14, 19-16, 20-24, etc. Long-Banks draw.) and a powerful Red position...Yet, when this position arose in the 1980 USA N. Ty,A Long played 11-15! ( instead of 10-15 ) to win from E Bruch. #2 ( Off Note H ) If 1-5? , as mentioned in notes to WCC Game 71, White can win with 25-21, 17-22, 21-17, 8-12 ( or if 6-9 etc; then 19-16 wins- Rohmpf v. Edwards, in mail play ) 32-28, 6-9 etc; then 19-16 and 27-24 to a WW by Ed Scheldt. I) Continue: 10-15(J), 25-21(L), 1-5, 21-14, 6-9, 13-6, 2-25, 30-21, 11-16, 21-17, 8-12, 17-14, 3-7, 26-22, 15-19, 23-18, 7-11, 28-24, 19-28, 22-17, 11-15, 18-11, 16-19 and 27-24 etc. to draw. A. Jordan v. LC Ginsberg, 1921, ( ACM) G. 188-G... J) (Off Note I) Against the weak alternatives: (1) 17-21?, as published by Ginsberg in the ACM game also in WCC; but Edwin Hunt sent the following to the writer to beat it: 22-17, 11-15, 25-22, 8-12, 28-24, 3-8, 23-19, 8-11, 26-23, 11-16, 23-18, 14-23, 18-11, 23-26, 30-23, 21-25, 11-8, 25-30, 8-3, then 30-26?(K) and the improvement by Hunt with 23-19* ( instead of Ginsberg`s 32-28) after which 26-30, 22-18, 30-25, 18-14, and 25-21 cannot be made. WW...Derek Oldbury was also aware of this improved play, and had published it in his ' Square World', Winter issue, 1967, Page 307. Mr. Hunt's play had been received six years prior to that. (2) 11-15?, 28-24 ( 3-7, 23-19, 7-11, 25-21, 10-14, 19-10, 7-14, 13-9, 15-19, 22-13, 19-28, 26-22, 14-18, 22-15, 11-18, 30-26, 8-12, 27-24 etc; 1-5 and 26-22 WW. J. ( 'Cap') Howe va. the writer in Haye's mail ty play. K) ( Off Note J ) In a 1965 Haye's mail ty game, the writer ( playing White ) had reached this position vs. H. Maine, and was congratulating himself on securing a winning position—— but prematurely, as it turned out!. We had sent 30-26 as an "IF' move, then the correcting 23-19 reply. In this particular case, this may have been an error in judgment, as Mr. Maine summarily rejected 30-26, and replied with the better 10-151..Cont: 32-28, now 30-26, 23-19, 6-10, 3-8, 26-30*, 8-11, then played 2 pieces short with 30-26, 11-18, and 26-23. This idea was also suggested by Oldbury as a 'probable' draw in the source mentioned above. We followed with 18-14, 23-32, 14-7, 20-27, 7-10, 27-31, 28-24, 32-27, 24-20, 31-26, 10-15, 27-31, 22-18, 1-6!, 19-16, 12-19, 15-24, 26-22, 18-14, 22-25, 14-9, then 25-21 and the hoped-for win had vanished into thin air....Drawn....... L) (Off Note I) If White should try 28-24(M), reluctant to permit the quick Jordan-Ginsberg draw then 8-12, 23-19, ( or 25-21 now, then 1-5 & 6-9-Long-Oldbury draw in mail) 11-16!19-10, 6-15, 25-21* (Derek Oldbury used one of his patented 'Goat-Getters' vs. Ed Bruch with 32-28? in the 1976 USA N.Ty and drew, but when Bruch adopted it in the next game—— the roof fell in!——RW)16-19, 21-14, 19-28, 14-9, 3-7 26-23, 12-16, 23-18, 7-11, 30-25, 2-7, 9-5, 7-10, 13-9 10-14 & 25-21 to draw. Monteiro v. the writer in Haye's mail ty. play. M) (Off Note L) If 13-9?, 6-13, 25-21, 3-7, 21-14,15-18, 22-15, 11-18, 23-19, 18-22 etc; 19-15, and 7-11 with a favorable Red ending. M. Tinsley v. D. Lafferty in practice play. N) ( Off #2 above) Or 23-18, 8-11,then 25-21! (instead of 18-14, 3-7, 25-21. 1-5, 28-24, 11-16, 14-9, 5-14, 27-23, 20-27, 23-18 etc. to draw- Oldbury v Long;mail ) 3-7, 21-14, 10-17, now 10-14*, 1-5, 13-9!, 6-13, then 27-23 to a fine WW-R. Bailey v. C. Brumfiel......
VAR. 1 (Off trk. @ 4th ) 24-19(A), 14-21, 19-12, 11-15(B,Var.2), 22-17(C), 5-9, 17-13(D), 9-14, 28-24, 8-11, 25-22,14-18(E), 23-14, 10-17, 27-23, 11-16, 24-20, 7-11(F), 32-28(G), 1-5, 31-27(H), 2-7, 27-24, 7-10, 23-19(1) etc; 4-8, then13-9(J) Draws. Conrad Cantor vs. M. Tins ley, 1946 practice game, Columbus, Ohio. A) In the April 1969 issue of the ACF Bulletin, the writer remarked:" An opening as perplexing, as obstinate and 'bull-headed' as this does not deserve to remain nameless, therefore, we suggest the "MINOTAUR" —— a ferocious monster of Greek mythology, possessing the body of a man, and the head of a bull——confined forever to the maze by King Minos"...Since that time, the name seems to have been accepted. An opening of unplumbed depth; one of the few remaining 'jungles' of three-move play, with White holding a modest edge. Like "Alice in Wonderland' appearances are often quite the reverse of what they seem!.... B) There has been a marked difference of opinion between the top masters as to the relative merits, or de-merits of this central move, as opposed to 11-16, which is given in Var. 2...Since the positions are identical, there is little doubt that both are sound..Marion Tinsley has long been a firm disciple of the text along with Lloyd Taylor, but Walter Hellman, Karl Albrecht, Edwin Hunt, and perhaps Asa Long, among others, have favored 11-16...Geo. W. Bass once wrote me ( in regard to 11-15 ) " I have absolutely no use for this move !", but did not mention any specific reasons... C) This permits 15-19, 23-16, and 8-11; into a Var. 2 line—if Red is so inclined. This can be prevented w/either 28-24, or the 22-18 exchange, as in below: 1) 28-24, 5-9, 24-20C&), 8-11, 27-24, 9-14, then 22-18 etc. to a draw. M. Tinsley v. Paul Davis, in the 1975 So. Ty. See 'CTTW' OPENING NO 127.... (z) 22-17 goes into Note D, and the 22-18 exchange into #2 below. And if 23-18, then 15-19* ( instead of 8-11?, 26-23, 9-13, 24-20 to a WW- LW Taylor v. R.Flood; 1962 USA N. Ty.) etc; and it is clearly evident that Red has a better double corner then White—If 27-23, 8-11, etc; and if 22-17, 9-13, 17-14, 8-11 etc.... 2) And on the controversial 22-18 exchange; 15-22, 5-18, 8-11, 29-25, 5-9, 28-24, 11-16(y), 25-22(x),4-8(w), 24-20(v), 8-11, 27-24(u), 10-14, 24-19, 7-10, 32-28, 10-15, 19-10, 6-15, 22-17(t), 15-22, 17-10, 2-6, 26-17, 6-15, 28-24, 9-13, 17-14, 15-18, 31-27, 18-22, 23-18, 22-25, 14-10, 25-29, and 18-15 etc. to a draw given in Shearer's "Handbook"— ( Bell v. Stirling.) (y) (Off #2 ) The text was first encountered in a JH Scott vs. AW Valentine 3rd A. Ty game, 1915. Instead, M. Tinsley had first thought 10-14 was correct, but after 25-22, 11-16, 18-15,then 16-19, 23-16, 14-18, 22-17 he reconsidered, as 9-13 (if 7-11, 15-8, 4-20, 17-13, 9-14, 24-19 etc. White strong; E.F. Hunt—later in a mail game; M. Banks v. L. Stubblefield, 1975 I-D ty.) 24-20, 13-22, 26-17, 18-22, 16-11, 7-16, 20-11, 22-25, ( or 6-9 Stubblefield-Rex 1973 I-D ty.) 17-14, 25-29, then 12-8 or 14-10 and White is powerful- E.F. Hunt... (x) 24-20 might seem to cramp the Red single corner, but after 7-11! ( instead of 1-5; 3rd A. Ty. game ) and as Tinsley once wrote:" Now try to find a White draw!"..Cont: 32-28( If White tries the 18-15 pitch; once suggested by W. Hellman, Red secures a probable win with 10-19, 32-28, 6-10, 27-24, 10-15* etc. shown to improve a M.Banks-E. Shelor mail game in the 1981 I-D ty.*.And if 25-22, instead of 18-15 then: 10-15, 27-24, 6-10, 23-19 etc; 9-13, 19-16, 2-7, 31-27, 1-6, 27-23, 13-17 etc. to a R.W. rlf..) 10-15, 18-14, 9-18, 23-14, 15-19, 27-23, 1-5, 23-18, 19-23. 26-19, 16-23, 25-22, 21-25!, 30-21, 23-26, 14-10, 6-15, 18-14, 25-30, 22-17, 30-25,14-10, 15-19, 17-13, 19-23, 10-6 etc; 5-9, 6-1, 9-13, 1-5, 23-26 etc. to a long Red win. RL Fortman v. C. Jackson, in the semi-finals of the 1955-1961 ACF Nat. mail ty.... (w) As given in Shearer’s Handbook to draw. 10-14 returns to #2, note y... (v) If 22-17 (or 24-197, 8-11) 16-19, 24-15*, 10-19, 23-16, 9-14 etc. then 8-11 draws. ( rlf )... (u) As 22-17 allows the 21-25, 30-21, 16-19 shot. 3) Also, 27-24 ( as in a Freyer-Kemmerer 1958 N. Ty. prelims game ) 8-11 ( here 5-9, 24-20, 9-14 would seem plausible.) 24-20, 11-16 ( or 5-9, 28-24, 9-14 into the Tinsley-Davis game shown earlier.) 20-11, 7-16, 22-18, 15-22, 25-18, 4-8, 29-25, 8-11, 25-22, 5-9, 22-17, 9-14 ( instead of 10-15?, 25-22, 6-10, 28-24, 1-5, 31-27,16-20, 17-13, 9-14 etc; 13-9 to a WW-Freyer-Keramerer.) 18-9, 6-22, 26-17, 11-15 to draw, as suggested by Lee Hunger in ECB July 1971, p. 8286. D) 28-24, 8-11, (or 9-13, 24-20, 13-22, 26-17, 6-9, 17-13, 9-14, 13-9, 8-11, 9-61, 2-9, and 25-22 into a remarkable draw* Derek Oldbury vs. Ron Johnson, in the 1974 USA N. Ty. See ACFB # 154, Game 102.) 24-20, 4-8, 25-22, 9-13, 23-18 ( or 17-141, 10-17, 23-18, 15-19, 27-23, then 6-10* etc. to draw. rlf ) 21-25!, 30-21, 10-14, 17-10*, 7-30, 20-16, 11-20, 31-26, 30-23, 27-4, 20-24, 22-18, 6-10, 29-25, 2-7, 25-22, 1-6, 21-17, 6-9, 12-8!, 3-12, 4-8, 24-28, 8-4, 7-11, 4-8, 11-15, 18-11, 9-14, 11-7, 14-21, and 23-18 to a classic draw—M. Tinsley vs. Asa Long, played in a practice seesion at Toledo in 1947. Not shown in .CTTW!...... E) If 4-8?, 22-18, 15-22, 26-17 ( as in a Maine vs. Coleman game; 4th USA-GB mail match.) 10-15, 17-10, 7-14, 29-25, 15-18, 24-20, then 11-15 ( instead of 2-7, 23-19, 14-17, 31-26, and 11-15 etc; a long draw-Maine-Coleman) 20-16, 15-19, 16-11, 8-15, 23-16, 14-17, 31-26, 15-19, 16-11, 19-23, 26-19, and 17-22 etc; Red is equal— if not better. An unpublished variation by Don Lafferty which deserves more attention. F) The Conrad Cantor defence used vs. Marion Tinsley in a 1946 practice game at Columbus, Oh; and perhaps forced. E. Frazier proposed an alternate draw with 15-19, which is given priority in Churchills Compilations , but of questionable soundness.( Also, if 1-5?, 20-11, 7-16, 23-13, 15-19, 18-15, 16-20, 32-28 etc. to a WW by Don Lafferty.) After 15-19, 23-16, 7-16, then 22-18, 19-24, now 18-14* ( suggested by M. Tinsley to the writer to improve Frazier's 32-28?, 24-27, 31-24, 16-20, 24-19 & 3-8 to a draw.) 4-8 (if 16-20, 23-19 ) 29-25, 8-11, 25-22, 16-20, 23-19, 11-16, 14-9*, 16-23, 26-19,17-26, 31-22 etc. to a WW ( M. Tinsley-Unpublished.).... G) It should be noted that 31-27 is stopped quite nicely with 15-19*, 32-28, then 6-9*!, 13-16, 1-10, 22-13, 19-24, 28-19, and 11-15 etc. R.W. H) Don Lafferty had suggested the waiting move with 29-25 as a possible WW, however after 2-7* ( not 15-19? 22-18*, 17-22, etc; 16-19, 18-15 etc. to a WW.) 28-24, ( if 23-18, 4-8, 31-27, 6-9, 13-6, 16-19, 22-13, 15-31, 27-24, and 31-27 etc; Red best- rlf ) 7-10, 23-19, 16-2, 26-19, 17-26, 31-22 left as a possible WW. however. M. Tinsley continues with 5-9, 19-16 (or 22-17, 15-18, 19-16, 10-15, 16-7, 3-10, 20-16, 18-23 etc.) 10-14, 16-7, 3-10, 22-17, 14-18, 20-16,18-23 same- Red strong. ( MFT ) I) If 24-19 ( not 23-18?, 5-9, 29-25, 4-8 ) 15-24, 2819, 11-15, 20-11, 15-24, then if 11-7? ( instead 23-18, 5-9, 11-7, 10-14, 7-2 etc. Draws. M. Chamblee.) 24-27,23-18, ( now if 7-2, 27-31 etc. RW ) 27-31, 18-14, and the pretty finish with 6-9*, 13-6, 10-15, 22-13, 3-17 etc; Red Wins. Shown to Lloyd Taylor by Maurice Chamblee in 1957; just a few months prior to his untimely passing on Feb. 18, 1958 at the age of 31....Aside from the present world champion, we have not seen his like again. J) It is rather strange, how this practice game, played almost 40 years ago, has remained as one of the key draws in this opening.
VAR.2 ( Off Var. 1 @ 4th) 11-16(A), 22-17(B), 5-9(C), 17-13(D), 8-11, 25-22(E), 11-15, 22-17(F), 16-20, 29-25, 7-11(G), 28-24, 4-8, 25-22, 2-7(H), 23-18, 21-25, 30-21, 10-14, 17-10, 7-30, then 31-26, 30-23, 27-18, 20-27, and 32-23——once judged to be a W.W. by Walter Hellman, but his close friend and co-analyst Bob Flood produced thist——Cont: 6-10*,13-6, 10-14, 18-9, 1-10, 9-6 ( or 21-17, but also a draw.) 11-16* ( not 10-14?, 22-17, 15-18 etc; then 10-7 to a W.W. by Hellman) 23-18, 8-11, 6-2, 15-19, 2-6, 10-15, 6-10, 16-20, and 18-14— abandoned as a WW, however: 20-24, 14-9, 24-28, 9-6, 11-16, 6-2 and the over-looked, yet simple 19-24* ( not 16-20? 2-7, 19-24 etc. 22-18, 24-27, 21-17 etc. WW- W.H.) draws at once! ( R. Flood) A) Under the majority rule, this, no doubt, would be the favored defence against the Minotaur. B) Or 28-24, 16-20 and into Note D play. C) The often-seen 16-19, 23-16, 8-11 attempts to simplify but there are still some snags. Cont: 25-22, 11-20, 17-14, (or 22-18- Long-Hellman 1948 WCM—'WCC' G. 72 ) 10-17, 22-13, 4-8, 29-25, 5-9(CC), 25-22, 9-14, 22-17, 8-11, ( or 6-10?, 13-9 to draw in 'CC'-also Howe-Todd, in ECB G. 9735.) 17-10, 7-14, 26-22, 14-17, 31-26, 11-15, 27-23, 2-7, 23-18, 15-19, 18-14* ( not 18-15?, 19-23 R.W.) 1-5, 22-18, 7-11, and 26-22 etc; a fine draw by the late John ('Major Jack') Caldwell, self-styled 'Checker Bibliomaniac, & Knight of the Mystic Square', who at one time possessed one of the largest checker libraries in the world. We were honored to have him as our friend.... C) ( Continued) And if 8-11 at first ( instead of 16-19) then 25-22, 4-8, 17-13, 10-15, 22-17, 7-10, 28-24, and 16-20; into a much-discussed Hunt-Loew practice game at Nashville; just prior to the 1960 USA Nat. Ty. See the 6th Dist. Newsletter ( Van's) Vol. 2, M, Page 10..... CC) (Off Note C ) Against the natural 8-11, then 25-22, 6-10, 26-23, 1-6, then 23-18; an excellent move used by Vern Dowsey vs. J. Downie, in the 7th USA-GB mail match; varying fiom the 'WCC' play. Cont: 6-9, 13-6, 2-9, then 28-24, 11-16? ( here Dan McGrath has suggested 10-15* to draw, then 31-26, 9-13, 18-14, 11-16 and 26-23. In stead of 31-26, White might try the 22-17 sacrifice,15-22, 17-13, 9-14, 13-9 etc. with the issue still in doubt.) 31-26, 9-13, 24-19, 16-23, 26-19, 5-9, 18-15, 10-14, and 19-16 to a long WW- Fortman v. Monteiro, in Haye's mail ty. play. D) Or continue the duplication with 28-24, after which Walter Hellman once sent the writer this startling remark: "After this, I cannot find a White draw!" but later improved play was found. Cont: 16-20, 17-13, 9-14, 24-19, 8-11, 25-22, 14-17, 19-16, 11-15, 23-18, 15-19, then 32-28* (as 18-14?, 20-24*!, 27-20, 21-25!, 30-21, and 19-23 wrecks the White position; typical of the duplicity in this opening! R.W. by Hellman) l-5(z), 18-15(y) 5-9(x), 15-11, 10-15, 29-25(w), 9-14, 27-24, 20-27,31-24, 15-18, 24-15 ( as 22-15, 19-23!, 26-19, 14-18 and Red is strong. K. Todd.) then 18-23, 26-19, 17-26, 30-23, and 21-30!-—— a situation one might never encounter-except in this opening!—— Now 13-9, 6-13, 15-10, 14-17 and 10-6 etc; Red stands best, but a probable draw? As analyzed by CO Beebe and K. Todd..... (z) ( Off Note D ) Hellman had sent 4-8, 18-15? (but 29-25 instead gave Red problems- a Todd-Zuber mail game) then 19-23!* etc. to a possible Red win. (y) If 29-25 now, then 5-9, 18-14, 9-18, 22-15, 4-8, 13-9*, 6-13, 15-6, 2-9, 25-22, 9-14, 27-23, 20-24, 22-18, 8-11, 18-9, 11-20, 23-16, 24-27 etc; 9-6, 27-31, 26-23, 31-27, 23-18*, 17-22, 6-2, 27-23, 2-11, 23-14, and 11-15 into a draw sent by CO Beebe in 1973. (x) If 4-8?, 22-18, 17-22, 26-17, 19-23, 27-24*, 20-27, 31-24, 10-19, 24-15, 23-27, 29-25, 27-31, 25-22, 31-27 then the overlooked 16-11, 7-16, and 15-10 etc; as sent to Beebe by the writer. Left as 'White strong'..... w) ( Off Note D ) Against the immediate 27-24 exchange, Red has 7-10*, 24-20, 19-24* ( if 10-14?, 12-8, 3-12, & 16-11 etc; White may win- rif ) 28-19, 15-24, 11-7, 2-11, 16-7, 10-15, 7-2, 24-27, 20-16, 27-31, then 16-11, & follow with the 11-7 pitch to draw ( rlf.) F) If 28-24, then 16-19, 23-16, and 15-18 etc; "gives Red a powerful attack"—W. Hellman. G) Red may transpose his order of moves here with 9-14 first, then 25-22, 7-11, 28-24, and 4-8*—back into G. But if 1-5? ( instead of 4-8 ) then 23-18*, 14-23, 27-18, 20-27, 31-24, and 26-23 beats anything— WW ( R.Flood). And if 11-16? ( instead of 4-8 ) then 23-19*, 16-23, 27-11, 20-27, 32-23 wins for White ( R. Flood.)...... H) Here 9-14, as later analyzed by Flood, avoids this ending. Cont: 23-18, 14-23, 27-18, 20-27, 32-23, 2-7* (if 1-5?, 31-27, 2-7, 27-24, 15-19 etc; then 18-14, 6-10 & 13-9 leaves White best.) 31-27, 15-19, 23-16, 11-20, 18-14, 10-15*, 14-9, 6-10, 27-23, 8-11 ( as 20-24 gets 9-6 ) 9-6, 10-14, 17-10, 7-14, 6-2, 14-17, 13-9 ( also 2-7, 3-10, 12-8, 11-16, 8-3, 15-19, 3-7, then 19-24 drs)1-5, 22-13, 5-14, 2-6, 15-18, 23-19, 14-17, 6-10, 18-22, 26-23, 11-15, 19-16, 15-19, 23-18, then 22-26 etc. Draws ( All play in this note by R. Flood.) (NB) This compilation on the Minotaur has proved more difficult to work up then any other variation in the entire series of book lets....As the late Walter Hellman wrote to his close friend Don Lafferty:" After spending an entire week-end analyzing several variations of the pesky Minotaur, I believe I have collected only a mass of mis-information!"...... Therefore, if errors are later discovered in the foregoing, and no doubt there will be, we can only offer out apologies, as we have done our best! Hopefully, men must learn to live within their own limitations... Memory is a cooperative creature, eager to please, but it can also be tricky.... What it cannot supply, it sometimes invents—— sketching carefully to fill in the blank spaces, but often, to one's dismay, inaccurately!.
OPENING NO 128 12-16, 21-17, 16-19 12-16, 21-17, 16-19(A), 24-15(B), 10-19, 23-16, 11-20, 25-21, C.Var.l). 8-11(D), 22-18, 6-10(E, Var.3), 29-25, 1-6, 17-13, 10-15, 25-22, 7-10, 26-23, 3-7(F), 30-26(G) A) As with the preceding opening, this was rarely seen in the 2-move days; White holding a modest advantage, with a recent development shown in Note C, Var. 1 has diminished the scope of the White attacks. B) 23-16 is less popular after 11-20, 17-13, then 9-14 is into OPENING NO 127, Trunk, Note D; about an even game. C) One of the original lines of this opening. In view of the Var. 1 play, it is about as good as any. D) Or 6-10 first, then 22-18, 1-6, 17-13, and 8-11 runs the same. This excellent defence originated in a Alexander-Ward game, and after used by Newell Banks vs. Asa Long, in their 1934 W.C.M. (the first on the then-new 3-move restriction), its popularity soon spread-.Long using it 2 years later vs. EF Hunt at West Palm Beach. E) This might be termed the 'modern defence* and has largely replaced the 9-14 exchange as given in Var. 3. F) The approved way. The decision whether to play 3-7 or 4-8 first must frequently be made in this opening. One point to remember: with the piece still on 28, the text is regarded as best (otherwise, see Var. 2, Note F ) although 4-8 has been shown to draw after 23-19, 15-24, 28-19, 8-12* ( not 3-7?, 19-16*, 20-24, 27-20, 8-12, 30-25, 12-19, then 18-15 etc. to a WW- Basil Case over Milton Apel in the 1962 USA N. Ty.) 22-17, 12-16*,19-12, 10-15, 18-14, 9-18, 27-24, etc; then 6-9 - a pp draw. G) Or 23-19 ( if 28-24, 4-8, 23-19, 8-12, 27-23 etc; is the Long-Hunt draw of Var. 2, and if 24-19—— instead of 23-19——then 15-24, 32-28 is into Var. 2, Note H.) 15-24, 28-19, 9-14. 18-9, 5-14, 22-17, 4-8, 19-16, then 20-24*, 27-20, 8-12, 32-27, 12-19, 27-23, 19-26, 30-23, 11-15, 20-16, 7-11, 16-7, 2-11, 31-27, 11-16, 27-24, 16-20, 24-19, 15-24 and 23-19 etc. to draw. Dr. R.L Shuffett vs. Tom Wiswell; played in an 8 game match at Greensburg, Ky; July 1955....... After 30-26 as in last move of trunk, cont: 4-8, 23-19, 15-24, 28-19, 8-12, 26-23, 11-15 etc. to draw. Ryan-Hellman, 1949, and later by Long-Tinsley, 1981- See 'CTTW' Open. #132, Note B. VAR. l (Off trk. @ Note C ) 22-18(A), 8-11(B, Var. 2), 26-23(C), 9-13! (D), 17-14, 13-17(E), 28-24, 6-10*, 24-19, then 17-21 ( 2-6 may be even stronger.) 31-26, 10-17, 25-22* ( not 18-14?, 1-6 as in the Levitt-Kelley game; 1980 N. Ty.) 2-6, 22-13, 11-16, 19-12, 3-8, 12-3, 5-9, 3-10, 6-31, 13-6, 1-10 & 32-28 etc. Drawn. Leo Levitt... A) For many years, this was considered the prime attack; both here, and from the 12-16, 22-18, 16-19 opening. But, as shown in the following, it is evident that the 25-21 of trunk is the best available,.,. B) The better order of moves. If 6-10, White gets on the desired attack, as in Var. 2, and if 7-10, then 25-21, 3-7, 17-13, 9-14, 18-9, 5-14, 29-25, 8-11 (if 8-12?, 25-22, 4-8, 22-17, 8-11, and 26-23; a losing mid-game, as in the Hellman-Frazier 1967 WCM.)25-22, 11-15, 22-17, 4-8, 26-23, 7-11* (if 15-18?, as mentioned by Walter Hellman in the Frazier match book, then 28-24! as suggested by Marion Tinsley, to improve Hellman's 30-25. After 28-24, 7-11, then 13-91, 6-22, and 21-17 etc. to a probable WW. MFT.) 28-24, then 8-12* to a thin Red draw by Frazier.... C) At one time thought to be a power attack, as mentioned by W. Hellman in WCC G. 27. But now, in view of the 'Levitt defence', this opinion is totally refuted. D) An artful dodge of the usual 6-10 of Var. 2. This was first published in Ryan's " A.C."G. 33, Vol. 1, #9, as played by Oliver Mauro vs. Tom Wiswell. E) Levitt's fine refinement of Mauro`s 6-9, and was first played in the 1980 Nat. Ty vs. H. Kelley. Later shown to Marion Tinsley and the writer at Petal, Ms. during the Long-Tinsley 1981 title match. After Mauro's 6-9?, White is strong with 31-26, 17-21, 25-22, and 11-15 etc; but with 13-17 played, any White attack is dissipated...,. VAR. 2 (Off Var. 1 @ Note B 6-10(A), 17-13, 1-6, then 25-22— a stronger square then 25-21—Cont: 8-11, 26-23(B), 10-15*(E). 28-24, 7-10, 29-25, 4-8*(F), 25-2KG), 8-12(H), 23-19(1), 3-7, 27-23 etc; the std. Long-Hunt draw, 1936 W.C.M.from a different order of moves. See Note F. A)With this played first, before 8-11, White can now proceed with his normal attack, which was blunted in V.I B) Ryan scored v. Hellman with 29-25 instead, then 4-8, 26-23, 8-12? (C), now 28-24, to stop 10-15- then 9-14, 18-9, 5-14, 22-18, 14-17, 25-21 (a later idea of Hellman's. In the Ryan game, 31-26 was taken, and a later draw missed.) 17-22, 21-17, 11-16, 18-14!, 16-19, 23-16, 12-28, then 14-9 etc; powerful for White, judged a probable win by Hellman... C) (Off Note B) On the evening preceding this game, the writer was going over a few lines with Hellman in his hotel room. This position came under discussion, & he pointed out that 10-15* was perhaps forced, but when it came up v. Ryan he failed to play it!——mentioning later that he realized that he made a mistake almost immediately after the move was played.. .After 10-15, then 23-19 ( other ways revert to pp ) 15-24, 28-19, 7-10, 19-16(D), 10-14, 16-7, 14-23, 27-18, 3-10, 30-26, (if 31-27, 8-11, 25-21, then 10-14 draws, but if 20-24? instead, then 27-20, now 10-14 loses after 21-17!,14-21, 22-17, 6-10, 13-6, 2-9, 17-13, 10-14, etc. & 6-2 WW. Binsack v. Wiswell, 1951 Fla. exhibition.)8-11, 26-23,10-14, 32-27, 11-16, 18-15, 14-17, 22-18, 17-22, 25-21, 9-14, 18-9, 5-14, 15-11, 6-10, 11-8, 10-15 and 27-24 etc. to draw. Ryan v. Binsack, 1950 Paxton Nat. Ty. D) (Off Note C) 30-26 was once played by the late F.E. Jackson vs. the writer in the prelims of the 1950 ILL. state ty. Cont: 9-14, 18-9, 5-14, 19-16 (or 25-21, 3-7, 22-17, 8-12, 26-22, 11-15, 27-23, 15-24, 22-18, 24-27,18-9, 10-15, 31-24, 20-27, 23-18 etc. Drawn. B. Case v Ray Gould, 1954 USA N. Ty.) 2-7, 16-12, 11-15, 25-21, 14-l7, 21-14, 10-17, 26-23, 13-26, 31-22, 7-10, 32-28, 8-11, 28-24, 11-16*, 23-18, 15-19, 24-15, 10-19, 18-14 and 6-10 etc. to draw. Mr. Jackson, of Fisher, 111, was one of the state's strong players for many years; dating back to the 1930"s... E) The key move here ( also with 29-25 played, as in Note B ) as the waiting idea is bad; i.e. 4-8?, 28-24, 8-12 ( if 10-15, 23-19*wins) 24-19, 11-16, 29-25, 9-14, 18-9, 5-14, 22-18, 14-17, 25-22, 17-26, 31-22, 6-9 13-6, 2-9, 18-15, 10-14, 15-11, 7-10, 30-25, 10-15, 19-10 & 16-19 etc- then White won after 27-24, 19-28, and 25-21,Wille Ryan over C. Binsack, 1950 USA N. Ty...... F) Not 3-7? first ( see trunk. Note F ) as 23-19*,4-8, lets in 18-14*', 9-18, then 19-16!, 8-12, and 24-19 etc to win for White; Milton Loew over Asa Long in the 1960 USA N. Ty; one of the great shockers of N. ty. play. Asa Long had earlier played 3-7 before 4-8 vs. Edwin F. Hunt in their 1936 title match, but there White had committed 25-21 at an earlier stage, after which this coup cannot be executed... G) Or the early pitch (in contrast to Note H ) with 24-19, 15-24, 32-28, 8-12* ( not 9-14?, 28-19, 14-17, 31-26, 3-7— 17-21 has also been shown to lose-Wexler v. Zevenia—— 19-16, 8-12, 25-21, 12-19, 23-16 WW- E. Zuber v. RL Fortman- Haye's mail ty. play) 28-19, 11-16, 25-21, 9-14, 18-9, 5-14, 22-18, 6-9, 13-6, 2-9, 30-25, 3-7, 18-15, 9-13, 15-6, and 14-18 etc. to draw. Fortman v. Monteiro; Haye's mail ty. H) lf 3-7, again the pitch with 24-19, 15-24, 32-28,but here with somewhat different tactics to draw. Cont: 9-14, 28-19, 14-17, 21-14, 10-26, 31-22, 6-10*(HH) 22-17,now 8-12, 30-25, 11-15, 18-11, 7-16, 25-21 and 5-9 etc; is the Victor Davis draw. HH) (Off Note H) A deceptive position here that has toppled several experts, which can be avoided by playing 8-12 ( instead of 3-7 ) as in Var. 2... Here, 8-12? loses, as taken by Gene Winter v. Alex Cameron in the 3rd NCA Nat. Ty. Cont: 30-25*, 7-10, ( if 11-16, 22-17, 6-9, 13-6, 2-9, 17-14, 7-11, then 25-21* is the Martin-Tinsley win in the 1950 Paxton N. Ty. Bobby Martin, in commenting on his play in this ty. to the writer: " I won 4 rds, and drew 1 w/ Binsack, and it took two U.S. champions to knock me out—Tinsley and Chamblee'.' ) 22-17, 20-24, 27-20, 6-9, 13-6, 2-9, 17-13, 9-14, 18-9, 5-14, 13-9, 11-15, then Edwin Hunt's 25-21* to win, and correct M. Tinsley's 25-22 draw in the ACFB, 5/55 issue. After 25-21, 15-24, 23-19, 24-27, and 9-6 etc; WW... I) And for the last time. White can pitch 24-19, 15-24 and 32-28, but here lacks the depth of Note H, as 9-14, 28-19, then 11-16* ( but not 3-7?, 18-9, 5-14, 22-18, 11-15, 18-9, 15-24, 9-5, 10-15, 5-1, 6-10, 1-6, 2-9, 13-6, 10-14, and the 31-26! shot to a WW- KD Hanson v. Don Lafferty in the 1962 USA N. Ty.) 18-9, 5-14, 22-18 and 6-9 etc. draws; E. Frazier v. W. Hellman, 1967 WCM, similar to the Note G idea. VAR.3 (Off trk. (5 Note E) 9-14(A), 18-9, 6-22, 26-17, 5-9, 29-25, 11-15, 25-22(AA) 4-8, 30-26, 8-11(B), 17-13(BB), 9-14(C), 26-23(D) ,7-10(E) 13-9(F), 3-7, 22-17(G), 15-18*(H), 23-19, 18-23*(l), 27-18, 14-23, 19-16, 11-15, 16-12, 15-18, 17-13, then 10-14 etc. to a draw by Walter Hellman in WCP.G. 91(J) A) A defence particulary favored by Edwin F. Hunt, and has been featured in a number of important confrontations; Ferrie v. Jordan, 1896— Gardner v. Stewart, in the 4th Eng. v. Set. 1903 match— Bradford v. Henderson, 3rd A. Ty. 1915——Ginsberg v. Hunt, 7th A. Ty; 1929—— Hunt v. Long, 1936 WCM, and Grover v. Long; 19th A. Ty. finals. Since then, its popularity seems to have waned, with the majority of experts turning to 6-10 of trunk. AA) Asa Long played 30-26 first v. Grover, then 4-8,17-13, 2-6? (9-14 correct) 26-23, 7-10, 25-22, 8-12 ( 8-11 is the Gardner-Stewart win.) 23-19, 15-24, 28-19, 3-8, 22-18, 20-24, 27-20, 8-11, 20-16, 11-20, 31-27, 10-14, 18-15, 1-5, 15-11, 14-18, 27-24 etc. and 19-15 steals the man. White wins. B) The best way, as played by Hunt v. Long. 7-10 (or 9-13, 27-23, 1-6, 32-27, then Heffner's 7-11* to draw & correct Ferrie's losing 7-10 to R. Jordan; not typical of his usual accurate play at this stage of his career.) 17-13, 2-6? (9-14 is the Bradford-Henderson game and seems to draw after 26-23——or Henderson's 27-23—then 8-11, 13-9, and 3-7 returns to Var.3 above.) 26-23, 8-11, (8-12 is Ginsberg-Long, Note AA ) 23-18, 3-8, 27-23, 8-12, 28-24*, 20-27, 31-24, 11-16, 18-11, 16-19, 23-16, 12-28, 11-7, 10-15, 7-2, 15-19, 22-18, 19-23, 2-7, 23-26, then 7-11 Etc. W.W. Gardner v. Stewart, and later, Ginsberg v. Hunt, in the 7th A. Ty. This was one of the more important wins of this ty. Ginsberg, changing a two-move opening into a 3-mover with the object of taking the Nashville master cross-board paid dearly, as Hunt was aware of the Gardner-Stewart win, which was shown in Kears Ency. under the 12-16, 22-17 opening... BB) If 27-23, 2-6, 17-13, 9-14, 23-19, 15-24, 28-19, & 7-10* ( not 11-15?, 19-10, 6-15, 26-23, 20-24, 13-9, 24-28, then 9-5* to win, and correct Stile's 31-27 as shown in his 12-J.6 Guide, wrongly credited to Long v. Hunt. After 9-5, 3-8', 22-17, 7-10, 17-13, 8-12, 13-9, 12-16, 9-6, 15-19, 6-2 etc: then 10-15, 2-7, 16-19, 7-11, 14-18 and 21-17 etc. White Wins. (M.Tinsley.) 26-23, 11-15, 31-26, 15-24, 22-18. 6-9, 13-6, 24-27, 13-9, 27-31, 26-22, 31-27, 22-18, then 10-15 etc. Draws. EF Hunt. C) Filling up with 2-6 is bad in this raid-game whenever the 26-23 reply is available. D) 27-23 is an alternate line as shown in K.E, and also played in the 3rd I.M. but not as popular as 26-23. E) Alexander's 1-6 stops the next move, but is rarely seen, and possibly subject to improvement. The text is the Hunt-Long continuation. F) Varies from Long's 23-19 exchange, after which 11-15, 32-28 etc. then 2-6*, 27-23, and 10-15 to a draw. At one time ( over 40 years ago ) the writer considered this 13-9 a forced White win, after scoring twice with it in Illinois ty. play. G) This was our proposed route to win. White has other ways in the 23-19 exchange ( or 31-26, 11-16, 28-24, 1-6*, 9-5, 15-18, 22-15, 10-28, 26-22, 6-10, then 23-19, 16-23, 27-9, and 10-15 to a draw by Willie Ryan.) after which 11-15, 19-16 ( or 32-28, 15-24, 28-19, 7-11, 22-17, 11-15, 27-24 etc. to draw. Rudy Munzinger vs. Asa Long; 1960 USA N. Ty, with Long, a game up, needing only a draw to win the heat.) 15-19 (here 1-6, 9-5, and 6-9 may also draw, but not the K.E. play with 14-18?, 22-17, 18-22, 17-13, 10-14, then the 31-26 shot- W.W.) 16-12, 19-23, 27-18, 14-23, 22-17, 10-15, 12-8, 15-19!, 8-3, ( best, as if 32-28, then 7-10, 8-3, 10-15, 3-8, 24-27 etc; then 8-11 is stopped by 1-5, and an inferior ending for White.) 7-10, 3-8, 19-24, 8-11, 24-27, 31-24, 20-27, 17-13, 10-14, 11-15, 27-31, 15-10, 14-18, and 9-6 etc. to draw. Milton Loew vs. Harold Freyer, in an 8 game match played in NYC, 1952. Freyer has been one of the country's strongest masters since 1937, when hewon the Junior U.S. title by finishing 6th at Martins Ferry at the age of 18..We have a distinct recollection of him playing Newell Banks at Bethlehem, in 1958—constantly circling the playing table like a hawk ( as A, Alekhine used to do!) but here, to no avail, as Banks won the round 1-0-3 drs. But Freyer— always a fighter, came back to win his next 5 rds before being knocked out on drawn rds with Bobby Martin & Walter Hellman in the then D.K.O. style of play. H) Claude Gould played 11-16? Instead vs. the writer in the 1938 111. Down-State ty; which we had sent into Rex B. Wood, who published it as Game 91 in his "Woods Checker Player", April 1938 issue. After 11-16, White wins nicely with 9-6!, 2-9, 17-13, 15-19 ( nothing better) 13-6, 19-26, 31-22, 14-18 etc; then 6-2 to a White win. In Walter Hellman's review of this game, he pointed out that 15-18* was the star route to draw.... Claude Gould ( who bears a famous name in checkers, but no relation to Ray that we are aware of ) was one of Illinois' strongest players during the late 1930's and 1940's; finishing 2nd to HB Mason in the 1941 State ty. ahead of both Eugene Winter and Roy E. Hunt. After retiring from the game for many years, he is now active once again, as so many others have before him... I) Strangely enough, this same position arose in the same 1938 ty; this time vs. F.E. Jackson. The Fisher, II. expert picked out Hellman's correct 15-18*, but here faltered with 18-22? (instead of 18-23* ) and lost after: 19-16, 11-15, ( as 22-25 also fails when met with 16-12, 25-29, 12-8, 29-25, 8-3, 25-22, 17-13, 11-15 and 9-6 etc; W.W.) 16-12, 22-26, 31-22, 14-18, 17-13, 18-25, and 9-6 to a White win. J) Hellman's note at the conclusion of the WCP play remarked: " The above play answers many inquiries on this line"..... We do not know how many others were involved here, but we do know it answered ours!.... Supplementary Play: 12-16, 21-17, 16-19, 24-15, 10-19, 23-16, 11-20, 25-21, 8-11, 22-18, 6-10, 29-25, 1-6, 17-13, 10-15, 25-22,7-10, 26-23, 3-7, 23-19, 15-24, 28-19, 11-15 (varies from the Shuffett-Wiswell game of Trunk, Note G, where the 9-14 exchange was taken.) 18-11, 7-23, 27-18, 10-14, 31-27, 14-23, 27-18, then 6-10, 13-6, 2-9, 22-17, 9-14, 18-9, 5-14 and a draw agreed, Asa Long v. M. Tinsley, in their 1981 W.C.M., hosted by Mr. Chas. Walker in his storied "Checker Hall of. Fame" at Petal, Miss. This will also be the site of the forth-coming 4th Int. Match; USA vs. Gr. Britain, and those who are seeing this structure for the first time have a most enjoyable treat in store! The game of checkers is indeed fortunate to have attracted men of Mr. Walker's status and financial means to boost its image over the years.
OPENING NO 129 12-16, 21-17, 16-20 12-16, 21-17, 16-20(A), 17-13(B), 11-15(C), 24-19(D), X 9-14(E), 22-18, 8-11(F), 18-9, 5-14, 25-22, 11-15(G), 14-18(H), 23-14, 10-17, 29-25(1) Cont:....... A) Often found in the repertoire of grand-master August J, Heffner, who delighted in straying from the conventional in opening play, but considered inferior to 9-13 which limits White to a greater extent... This opening played an important role in both the 1962 world title mail match, and the later 1981 world title OTB match. B) This duplication of moves is best, forcing the first side to set the pace. The 17-14 exchange is favored bythe cross-board school, with a brief history of this given by the writer in ACFB # 154, Aug. 1978 issue. Cont: 9-18, 23-14, 10-17, 22-13, 11-15 (as 8-12 may transpose into a variation of the 11-16, 21-17, 16-20, 17-14 opening.) 25-22, 8-11, 24-19, 15-24, 28-19, 4-8, 29-25, (or: 22-18, then 7-10 is easier then the Rubin-DeBearn 8th A. Ty. game. After 7-10, 18-15, 11-18, and 27-24 etc to draw. JB Hanson v.S. Gonotsky, 7th A. Ty. Chgo.) 8-12, (if 7-10 first, then 19-16, 2-7, 26-23 is a Case-Grover draw, but if 16-12, instead of 26-23 led into a poor W. ending; A. Long v. DeBearn, 1935 Ohio-Michigan team match.) 22-18, ( as 26-23? 7-10*, 31-26, 11-16, 25-21, 5-9, 23-18 etc. then 2-7 to a R.W; Tinsley vs. Lowder, 1978 A. Ty.)11-16, 26-23, 7-10, 18-15, 3-8, 25-22, 5-9, 31-26, (or 22-18, 10-14*, 30-25*, 14-17, 25-22 et and 6-10 to draw.) 10-14, then 23-18* ( if 22-18?, as played by DeBearn v. Rubin, Red has 1-5* to a win, instead of 14-17 as played.) 1-5, 30-25, 14-17, 25-21*,14-23, 27-18, 16-23, 26-19, and 2-7 or 9-14 to a draw shown by Joe Duffy in the 8th A. Ty. book. Duffy, "aka" Jack Dempsey (!) in the 3rd A. Ty at Chicago, resided in that city for many years; a well-posted expert whom the writer met on one occasion; during the 1936 111. State ty at Aurora. We recall a slightly-built man of a retiring personality, who never quite met your eye when in conversation. C) Shown to avoid duplicating play. The text for many years was the predominate favorite, but 8-12, trans-posing into the 11-16, 21-17, 16-20, 17-13 opening after 8-11 is more restrictive. See 'BC' Pt. 6; also "WTC", one of the more interesting match books ever published... D) The proper attack, as the exchange from the single corner side in this particular formation is less effec-tive.. Why?..There are two reasons: First, as White controls the center, the first side is unable to take any advantage, and forced to cover up at Note H. In contrast the 22-18 exchange later places White 2 moves ahead in identical positions ( at note 2 ) with the resulting for national break; for example: 22-18 ( 23-18 is also inferior after 8-11, 25-21, 4-8, 26-23, 8-12, then 24-19 etc; is a familiar 2nd D.C. favoring Red.) 15-22, 25-18, 9-14, 18-9, 5-14, 29-25, 8-11, 25-22, 11-15, 24-19, x 28-19(z), 4-8, 22-18, 14-17, 19-15? (here Frank Dunnes 32-28 is considered drawable.) 10-19, 23-16, 6-10, 16-12, 8-11, 27-23, 10-15, 18-14, 15-18, 23-19, 18-22, 13-9, 1-5, 19-16, then 20-24, etc to a Red win—A. Jordan over J, Ferrle, in the 1903 Set. Ty... (z) Compare this position with Note G. E) This may be soundly delayed with 8-11, 22-18, 4-8, 25-22, 8-12, 29-25, 9-14, 18-9, 5-14, 22-18 ( avoiding the soft 25-21, 11-16 etc; a std. Pioneer, as in the Chamblee-Funk game, Paxton 1950 ty.) 14-17, 19-16,12-19, 23-16, then 17-21(EE), 25-22 ( or 16-12, 10-15, 25-22, and 7-10 etc; Tinsley-Oldbury draw, 1958.) then the vital 6-9 exchange, and into the valuable 'Harrhy Draw' from several openings. Cont: 26-23, 9-13, 23-19, (or 31-26, 1-6, 23-19, 6-9, 19-15!, 10-19, and 32-28— the memorable Rosenfield-Tinsley 1952 Lakeside game— See ECB Page 4512, May 1960 issue—"The Clash of the Masters" by the writer which elicited many favorable comments. Leonard Rosenfield, of Dorchester, Mass. Burst like a sky-rocket into national prominence by winning his home state title at the age of 15, then repeating in 1951-52 & 1953. He was just 17 when he first met the world champion at Lakeside, and although he lost, his final parting remark was;" Just give me one more year!" Unfortunately, that was never to take place, as he later suffered a nervous break-down, and died in a mental institution at the age of 20.) now 10-15, 19-10, 7-23, 16-7, 3-10, 27-18, 1-5, 31-27, 5-9, and 27-24 etc; the draw by Harrhy... EE) Off Note E ) 1-5 wastes a move, and invites dire trouble, but may survive. Cont: 16-12, 17-21, 25-22, 10-15, (as 11-16 goes into a shot shown in "ID&C" p. 60, diagram.) now the pretty sac with 13-9, 6-13, 18-14 forcing 13-17, 22-13, 15-18, and again the pitch with 14-9, 5-14 which was left after 13-9 as 'inadequate* by Oldbury in "ID&C", and one of the 'good' things hoped for in his match v. Tinsley in 1958. He seemed surprised to find that Tinsley also knew of this in a p.m. session! When the latter was stationed at the Great Lakes Navy Pier in 1945-46, he had this playing Red v. the late Leo Sanders, with the following beautiful continuation; not shown in "CTTW—— 20-24*, 27-20, 14-17, 9-5, 18-22, 32-27(y), 22-25, 27-23, 25-29, 23-18, 29-25, 18-14, 25-22, 5-1, 11-15, 1-5, 15-19, 5-9, 7-10, 14-7, 2-11, 9-6, 19-24, 26-23, 24-28, 23-19, 22-18 , 19-15, 11-16, 20-11, 21-25, 30-14, 18-2, 15-10, 28-32, 11-8, 32-28, 8-4, 28-24, 4-8, 24-19, 8-11, and 19-23 etc. to draw. (MFT v. Sanders.)...... (y) ( If 26-23, ( or 12-8, 3-12, 5-1, 22-25, 1-5, 25-29, 5-9, 29-25, 9-13, 25-22, 13-9, 11-15, 26-23, 15-19, 23-16, 12-19, 20-16, then 21-25*, 30-14, and 7-10 etc. to clear to draw. W.T. Jenkins.) 22-25, 23-18, then 25-29!* (to correct a Ginsberg win after 2-6, 12-8*, 3-12, 5-1, 6-9, 1-6, 9-13, and 18-14 etc.) 18-14, 29-25, 5-1, 25-22, 32-27, 11-15, 1-5, 15-19, 5-9, then 7-11 etc. Draws. M. Tinsley...... F) The convential approach, however Walter Hellman once sent 5-9! to the writer. Cont: 25-21 ( this seems as good as White has. If 25-22, 8-11, 29-25, 1-5*, 25-21, 14-17, 21-14, 10-17, 19-16, 4-8, 16-12, 11-16, 32-28, then 7-10*, 18-14 to draw.) 8-11, 26-22*, 4-8, 22-17, now 8-12 is into a 2nd Double Corner variation in W.'s favor; Rears Ency. p. 188, Var. 32, McMillan v. Buchanan, also given in 'CC' p. 1754 col. 7. G) The first side may wait with 4-8, duplicated with 29-25, then 11-15, 19-16, 14-17, l6-12(x), 8-11, 25-21 now an unpublished cook by my old friend, the late Alf Huggins with 1-51 ( instead of the pp 11-16 by Harrhy in K.E. Page 20, Var. 28 ) Cont: 21-14, 10-17 with a deceptive mid-game. Cont: 23-18(GG) surely natural, but leads into difficulties for White, the prime ingredient of a top innovation....The better way is with the 27-24 exchange, then 17-21, 32-28, 6-10, 22-17, 21-25! 30-21, 11-16, 26-22, 16-20, 24-19 etc; 20-24, 22-18, 24-27, 18-15, 10-14, 17-10, 7-14, 19-16 to draw; AGH v W. Gigg, practice game 1964.. (x) White has other ways with 23-18 ( or 25-21, 8-12, into Note H ) 8-11, 25-21*, 15-19, 21-14, 10-17, 32-28, 6-9, etc; shot to draw- NW Banks v. JB Stiles, 2nd NCA;later by Funk v. Chamblee, 1950 Paxton M. Ty..... GG) ( Off Note G ) After the inviting 23-18, Red presses with 15-19, 18-14* ( 32-28 fails after 11-16*, 27-24 etc 16-19, 18-14, 19-23 etc. shot to win.) 19-24, 22-18,6-10, 26-23, 17-22!, 13-9 ( nothing better, as 14-9 etc lets in 22-26 to win.) 10-17, 32-28, 5-14, 18-9, 11-16, 28-19, 7-10, 9-5, 17-21, 5-1, 22-25, 1-5, 25-29, 5-9, 29-25, 27-24! (W), 20-27, 31-24, 16-20, 23-18, 20-27, 18-15, & 10-14* 9-18, 27-32, 15-10, 32-28, 19-16, 28-24, 16-11, 24-19, 11-8, 19-16, 8-4, 16-11, 30-26, 2-7*, 10-6, (if 18-14?, 25-30, 26-22, 11-15, 10-6, and 15-10 R.W.) then the fitting climax with the 3-8 shot wins finely. Mr. Huggins remarked that he was never able to get this on in either raail or OTB play. (w) ( Off Note GG ) Against 31-26, Red has 2-7*, 9-6, 10-14, 6-2 ( if 19-15, 7-10, 15-11, then 14-17!, 6-15 & 25-22 wins.) 14-17, 2-11, 25-22, 27-24, 22-31, 19-15, 20-27, 11-20, 27-32, 23-18, then the coup-de-grace w/ 31-27*, 18-14, and 17-22! finishes it. ( AGH )..... H) Or 14-17, 29-25, 4-8, then 16-12 is into Note G, & if 25-21(HH), 8-12 (as 8-11 etc. is the Banks-Stiles draw of note x) 21-14, then 10-17 is best, followed w/ 32-28 and also into Note x....However, should Red try 12-19 ( instead of 10-17 ) then 23-16, 10-17. White has 27-23, and into a Reynolds-Alexander 2nd IM game 140 @ 26th, from a different run-up. Cont; 1-5 ( both 15-19 or 17-21 are shown in Master-Play, p. 95, Var. V to W) 23-18, 15-19, 18-15, 19-24 ( here 5-9!? was an unfortunate blunder after 16-11, 7-16, & 15-10 etc. to a WW; Reynolds-Alexander. In discussing this game at the 1933 Cedar Point ty; Mr. Reynolds remarked that it was probably the worst over-sight he ever made in important play) 15-11, 6-10, 13-9, 5-14, 22-13, 14-18, 13-9, 10-14 then 32-27 ( an excellent move sent to the writer by Edwin Hunt to improve Heffner's easy 9-6 draw in the 2nd IM book, page 192, Note C. With this move, the Red position is thrown out of kilter.) Cont: 7-10, 11-7, 2-11,16-7, 18-22, 26-17, 14-21, 7-2, 10-14, 2-6, 14-18, 6-10, 18-22, 10-14, 24-28, 9-6, 22-25, 14-18, 28-32, 18-23, 32-28, 6-2, 25-29, 2-6, 29-25, 23-26, 28-24, 6-10, 24-19, 19-24 and 10-15 etc; W. David Dortch v. EF Hunt in practice play, Nashville, 1934. Mr. Hunt later mentioned to the writer that he had hopes of this 2 years later vs. Asa Long in the 6th game of their WCM, but the latter deftly by-passed it with the proper 15-19 at the 23rd move.. HH) ( Off Note H ) Or the interesting 23-18, 15-19, 25-21, 8-12 ( 8-11 is back into the Banks-Stiles draw shown earlier.) 21-14, 10-17, 32-28, 3-8, 18-15!? ( here Walter Hellman had suggested 18-14, then 1-5, 22-18, and 17-22*——not 17-21!—— 26-17, 19-23, then 27-24 etc. to a draw.)1-5, 15-11, 8-15, 27-23, 15-18 ( Marion Tinsley was visiting this ty. and was watching this game. In a later discussion, he suggested 7-10* to win for Red, but later discovered 23-18, 19-23, 26-19*, 15-24, 28-19, 17-26, 31-22, 20-24, 16-11, 24-27, 22-17*, then 2-7, 11-2, 27-31, 2-9, and 5-23—first left as a win, but White has an elegant draw with 30-25*, 31-27, 25-22*, 27-24, then the surprise with 19-16!, 12-19, and 22-18 to draw. MFT.) 22-15, 17-26, 26-17, 19-26, 31-22,12-19, 30-25, 19-23, 25-21, 7-10, 15-11, 23-26, then 11-7, 2-11, and 22-18 to a spirited draw...Karl Albrecht vs. Derek Oldbury, in the 1976 A. Ty. at Sanford, NC..... I) Cont: 4-8, 25-21(J), 8-12, 21-14, 12-19, 32-28, 1-5, 22-18, 15-22, 26-17, 20-24, 27-20, 19-23, 30-25, 7-11, 28-24, 3-8, 24-19, 8-12, 19-15, 11-18, 25-21, and 6-10 etc; nicely drawn. E Lowder vs. M. Tinsley, 1978 A.Ty at Murfreesboro, Tn... J) (Off Note I ) 16-12 is into the Heffner-Goldsboro 2nd IM G. 359 @ 22nd. Cont: 7-10 (17-21 was shown to lose in Woods Checker Studies, but later given to a draw in 'Churchill's Compilations' P. 2245, column 3; wisely avoided here by Heffner. This outstanding master was playing the final competitive checkers of his long career, at the age of 69; passing away 4 years later of spinal cancer. In his final remarks on page 440 of the match book, he indicated in paragraph 4 that he was aware of this condition, writing his own obituary——a true champion and gentleman to the end.) 25-21, 2-7, 21-14, 10-17, 27-23, 8-11, 23-18, then again a wise choice with 20-24 to draw, as 15-19 instead; mentioned in Kears Ency. Supplement, was shown to win in the ACFB Postal Pickins' column, Issue #171..... In my considered opinion, shared by many others, young Richard Pask, of Dorset, Eng; a member of the 4th Int. Br. team, has the greatest talent that I have seen since the post-WW 2 days that produced both a MFT and a MC...
OPENING NO 130 12-16, 22-17, 16-19 12-16, 22-17(A), 16-19(B), 24-15(C), 11-18(D), 23-14, 9-18, 26-23(E), 6-9, 23-14, 9-18, 30-26(F), 1-6, 26-23, 6-9, 23-14, 9-18, 31-26, 8-11,26-23(G)...... A) This insignificant move neither promises nor threatens in a comparatively dull opening. B) Although 16-20 or 8-12 were the more favored replies under 2-move, the text is not too inferior to either. C) And once again, as in the previous openings # 127 & 128, the 23-16 capture is a secondary line after 11-20, 17-13, 8-11, 24-19 (or 25-22, 11-15, 24-19, 15-24, 28-19, 4-8, 29-25, 8-11, 19-16, 11-15, 22-17, then 15-19— see the Fuller-Chamblee 1948 Brownwood game, in the 6th Dist Newsletter, July 1977, Page 92, Game 21-D.) 9-14, 25-22, 4-8, 29-25, 11-15( or 8-12, 22-17, then 11-15 draws, as in the Hunt-Hanson game, but 11-16 instead is into a bad variation of 'Oliver's Twister'.) 22-17, etc; into a Pioneer draw..... D) Willie Ryan once remarked: (perhaps tongue-in-cheek!) " After I jumped this way against Hellman ( 1949 ) –every one is now playing it!"......Of course, this is Kears E. trunk, page 25, also a familiar Banks-Jordan 1917 match game; Red establishing a firm foot-hold in the middle board, with ample protection....10-19 instead permits more play for White; into OPENING NO 128..... E) White may as well be content to draw, and await a more suitable opening with which to fight. My old mail friend, Geo. W. Bass once wrote me: " When anyone jumps this way against me, I run off the piece, and end it as soon as I can"......The 17-14 exchange favors Red after: 8-11, 28-24, 11-15, 26-23, 4-8, 23-19, 8-11, 19-10, 6-15, 30-26, 1-6, 32-28, ( not 26-22?, 3-8, 32-28, 11-16, 24-20, 16-19, 22-17, 8-11, 27-24, 6-10, 31-26, and 11-16 to a Red win. M, Tinsley vs. H. Burton, 1978 A. Ty.) then the effective 18-22, 25-18 ( or 26-17, 6-9, 25-22 etc; to a draw by Ryan in his "BLC") 15-22, 26-17, 6-9, 29-25, 9-18, 31-26, 11-15, 17-14, then 7-10 etc; to draw. Christie v Ginsberg, 2nd IM, Game 82.... F) Again, the 17-14 exchange results in White looking for the draw after: 8-11, 28-24, 11-15, 30-26, 4-8, 26-23(H) 8-11, 31-26, then 11-16 ( to improve Alexander's 2-6 in K.E. trunk) 25-21 ( 24-20 questionable- ECB P. 3470) 3-8, 14-10*(I), 7-14, 26-22, 18-25, 29-22, 8-11, 22-17, then 14-18, 23-14, 16-20, 14-9*, 5-14, 17-10, 11-16, 21-17, 15-18, 17-13, 18-22, 24-19, 16-23, 27-18, 22-26, 18-15, 2-6, and 32-27 draws..W.T. Jenkins, of Tredegar, Wales; friend and confidant of the late Alf Huggins for well over 40 years..... G) Cont:: 2-6 (J), 23-14, 6-9, 28-24, 9-18, 17-14, 10-17, 21-14, 7-10 ( or 11-15, 25-22, 18-25, 29-22, 7-10, 14-7, 3-10, and 27-23 etc; to draw...Ryan v. Hellman, 1949 match; also by Chamblee v. R. Martin, Paxton 1950. Also earlier, by Geo. Tanner vs. Asa Long in the 5th A. Ty, at Boston, 1922. Tanner, of Chicago, was probably the strongest black player of his generation, or any, for that matter. Selected as an alternate for the powerful US 2nd IM team, but did not have an opportunity to play. Racial discrimination may have been responsible for his withdrawal from the game shortly after this match.) 14-7, 3-10, 24-19 ( also 24-20 to draw; Albuquerque v. Freyer, ECB P. 3470 ) 10-14, 25-22, 18-25, 29-22, then 4-8 ( but not 5-9? 32-28— a little trap that has snared several experts.) 27-24, 14-18, etc. then 19-16, 8-12 to draw. NW Banks v. A. Jordan, 1917 Los Angeles match, and others. H) (Off Note F ) 25-21, 8-11, 24-20, 1-6, 29-25, 6-9, 26-22, 9-13, 31-26, 3-8, 27-24, 2-6, 32-28*! (if 32-27 then Derek Oldbury's 8-12* to win, and improve the 6-10 draw shown in Kears Ency.. After 8-12, 26-23, then 5-9* etc and 6-10 finishes it off.) 6-9, 21-17? (instead, White has 24-19*, 15-24, 28-19, 18-23, then 19-16 etc; and 16-12 to draw. DEO) then 8-12 to a Red win. LM Lewis vs. Ed Bruch, 10th A. Ty; Flint, 1939.... | I) (Off Note F) If 24-20, 8-11, 29-25, 1-6, 26-22, 6-9, 32-28, and left as a draw in pp. Derek Oldbury has shown this continuation: 2-6, 28-24, 9-13, 24-19, 15-31, 22-8, 31-27, 20-2, 27-9, 8-3, 6-10, then 3-7, 9-14 and 7-11 to draw, but not 2-6 at last move, allowing 13-17, 6-15 &14-9 etc. to win!....., J) (Off Note G ) Also: 10-14, 17-10, 7-14, 25-22, 18-25, 29-22, 3-7, 22-17 ( or 22-18, 7-10, etc. and 23-18 to draw-Reynolds v. Jordan.) 7-10, 28-24, 11-15, 17-13, 15-18, 23-19, 18-22, 32-28, 22-26, 19-15, 10-19, 24-15, 26-30, 15-10, 30-26, 10-6, 2-9, 13-6, 4-8, 6-2, 8-12, 2-7, 12-16, 7-10, 14-18, 27-24 etc. to draw by two old mail play adversary's——Victor Davis vs. GW Bass, in the days when 3-move was still young.
OPENING NO 131 12-16, 22-17, 16-20 12-16, 22-17, 16-20(A), 17-14(B), 10-17, 21-14, 9-18, 23-14, 6-9(C), 26-23, 9-18, 23-14, 1-6(D), 30-26, 6-9(E) 26-23, 9-18, 23-14, 2-6, 24-19(F). .A) Another of the Dundee's somewhat limited in scope. The text, (along with 8-12, transposing back into Open.111) were the predominate favorites under the older restriction. B) Although White has a wide choice of moves, there is none better then the text, which rarely results in anything more then routine draws today. Other ways are: (1) 24-19, 9-14 (if 11-15, then 17-14 etc. and into Note C) 25-22, 11-15, then either 29-25 or 17-13 andinto this note, #2.... (2) 25-22, 11-15, 29-25, (if 17-13, 8-11, 24-19,15-24, 28-19, 11-15, then 19-16 etc; into the Fuller-Chamblee game mentioned in the previous opening, Note C.) 9-14, 24-19 (if 17-13, then 7-11! again.) 15-24, 28-19, and still another of the bountiful Tinsley ideas with 7-11! which varies from the convential pp 8-11. One may note the resemblance here to the Tinsley cook from the 11-16, 21-17, 16-20 opening ( "BC" Pt. 6, p. 13, Note E ) where this 7-11 ( 26-22 c.r.) was used to effect. The world title holder often casts theory aside with abandon (such as avoiding the early movement of the apex pieces)when analyzing late opening and early mid-game situations.. Continue after this 7-11 with 19-15* (as both 19-16 & 17-13 are weak when met with 11-15.) 11-18, 22-15, 10-19, 23-16, 8-12, 17-10, 6-15, 27-23, 12-19, 23-16, 2-7, 21-17, 4-8, 16-12, 5-9, 25-22, 7-10, 30-25, 8-11, 17-13, 10-14, (or: 1-6, 26-23, 9-14, 25-21, 11-16, 22-17, 20-24, 32-28, 15-19, 31-26, 24-27, 28-24, 19-28, 26-22, then 16-19 etc draws. MFT ) 13-6, 1-10, 26-23, 11-16, 25-21, 15-19, 31-26, 20-24, 22-17, 24-27, 26-22, 19-26, 32-23, 26-31, and 22-18 etc. Drawn. M. Tinsley v. Don Lafferty, in practice play, 1975.... (3) 17-13, 11-15, 25-22, 8-11, 23-18, (here 24-19 is into #2) 4-8, 26-23, (best, as 29-25? 10-14, 26-23, then 8-l2== or Oldbury's 7-10 vs. the Rev. Rainwater at Rockford in 1974; a Red win?==-- 24-19, 15-24, 28-19 into a weak 2nd D.C.; Long v. Ginsberg, 5th A. Ty.Cont: 7-10 then Heffner's suggested 18-15* may draw, but Ginsberg cut off with 27-24, after which 2-7* is a Red win, by-passed by Long with the 10-15 exchange to draw. This win, had it been achieved, would have placed Ginsberg a game down with just one to play; a game he must win to avoid elimination from the tourney. As it turned out, he did win, and thus placed Long 1&1/2 lives down in this dramatic ty. played over 60 years ago!) now 8-12, 24-19 etc and into a better 2nd D.C. See BC Pt. 5, p. 67 trunk at Note J (4) Or 23-18, which will be shown under the 12-16, 23-18, 16-20, 22-17— the Levy-Cohen game. C) With the Red piece standing firm on the important sq. 11, this run-off is quite satisfactory, but from the 11-16, 22-17, 16-20, 17-14, OPENING NO 112, it is inferior as in BC Pt. 6, Page 22, Note C #2....If 11-15 instead then 24-19, 15-24, 28-19, 8-11, 25-22, 6-10, 29-25,10-17, 22-13, 4-8, 25-22, 8-12, 22-18, and again into OPENING NO 112, 'BC' Pt. 6, P. 23, Note G at 2nd.... j D) Once committed, the first side should proceed with the plan originated at Note C. If 11-15, 24-19,15-24 28-19, 8-11, 25-22, 1-6 (or 4-8 in MEC) 29-25, 6-10, 30-26, 10-17, 22-13, 4-8, 25-22, 8-12, 26-23, 7-10, 22-18, 3-7, 13-9, 5-14, 18-9, 11-15, 32-28, etc; into the now-famous "Searight's Escape". once missed by Newell Banks in a blindfold game vs. Willie Ryan.' See 'BC' Pt. 6,p. 24, Note I...... Playing 'blindfolded' is an acquired skill that seems to come more easily to some experts over others, although the great majority is capable of playing at least one board in this fashion. The important ability to visualize ahead (with or without the board) can be improved through the study of problems without moving the pieces...Marion Tinsley has mentioned that during the course of one summer's vacation in 1943, he spent much of his spare time on the front porch swing on Maynard Ave; going through Gould's problem book from the diagrams. At the end of that summer, his ability to play without the board was achieved... E) 11-15, 24-19 etc. can go back into the preceding note F) 25-22 is just as good, if not more so (but 31-26 is out of place after 11-15*, 26-23 and 7-10 etc.) then: 6-10, 22-17, 11-15, 29-25, 15-18 and the 27-23 double exchange followed with: 8-11, 25-22, 4-8, 24-20, 10-15, 23-19, 15-24, 28-19, then 11-15, 19-10 and 5-9 etc; to draw, as in Lewis-Jordan; Long-Townsend, and O'Conner v Gonotsky, to name just a few..... Cont. after trk.24-19: 6-9, 31-26(H), 9-18, 19-15(I), 8-12(J), 15-8, 4-11, 27-24(K), 20-27, 32-14. 12-16, 25-21 (or 25-22, 11-15, 29 25, 16-20, 25-21, 7-11, 14-10. etc. Gonotsky-0`Conner draw 2nd IM ) 16-19, 29-25, 11-16, 26-22, 16-20, & 22-17, 20-24, 14-10 etc. Drawn. Gonotsky v. Ginsberg. H) (Off Note F) Best, although 25-21 will also draw w/ care Cont 9-18, 27-24, 20-27, 32-14, 8-12, (one might Try the 7-10-exchange here at once then 29-25* draws as shown, but if 21-17? instead, then 8-12, 31-26, 5-9, 29-25, 9-13, 25-22, 11-16, 26-23, and 4-8 wins-which Alfred Jordan is supposed to have lost in exhibition play) 29-25, 7-10, 14-7, 3-10, then 31-27*(L) 11-16, 11-16, 27-23, 5-9, 25-22, 9-13, (or 4-8, 22-18, 8-11, 28-24, 16-20, 21-17, 20-27, and 18-15 to draw.) 22-18, 4-8, 18-15, 10-14, 15-10, 14-18 Draws. Joe Duffy v. A. Jordan, 3rd A. Ty; 1915..... I) (Off Note F) The preferred way, although 27-24, (but not 26-23?, 11-15 etc. R.W.) 20-27, 32-14, 7-10, 14-7, 3-10, 25-22, 8-12, then 26-23* (as 22-17?. 5-9 is into the trap of Note H) 11-16, 29-25, 4-8, 25-21, 8-11, & either 21-17 or 28-24 draws; old pp. J) (Off Note F) This also plays for a little trap. If 11-16 instead, then 27-24 etc. was the Long-Horr draw in their 1923 match... K) (Off Note F) Not 26-23? As 11-15, 23-14, then the 7-10 exchange leaves White with a losing ending. Cont. 27 23 (if 25-22- or 25-21- then 10-14, 29-25, 5-9, 25-21, 9-13 27-23, 12-16, 32-27, and 13-17, 22-13, followed with 15-19 to a Red win. E. Fuller v. LW Taylor in the 1978 A. Ty.) 15-19*, 23-16, 12-19, 25-22, 19-23, 22-17, 23-26, 32-27, 26-30, 27-23, then 10-15* wins, as shown by Roy Shrimplin, in Ryan`s New Checkergram, 12/33 page 78, to correct Mm. Subkow's 30-26 draw in the 'New Draughts World', Game 637... L)(Off Note H) Asa Long, playing Louis Ginsberg in the 3-cornered semi-finals of the 1922 5th A. Ty. at Boston went the opposite way with 31-26, under the impression that it made no difference which square this piece was placed on. He lost his only game of this ty. after- 5-9, 25-22, 9-14, 26-23 ( had the piece been on square 27, White would now have 27-24* to draw...And if 22-17 instead, then 14-18, 17-14, 10-17, 21-14, 18-23, 26-22, 23-26 RW Gonotsky over Dossett in mail play) 11-15, 22-17, etc; 4-8, 17-13, 8-11, 13-9, 11-15 to win.
OPENING NO 132 12-16, 22-18, 16-19 12-16, 22-18(A), 16-19(B), 24-15(C), 10-19, 23-16, 11-20, 25-22(D), 6-10(E), 29-25(F), 1-6(G), 27-23(H), 8-11(l), 32-27, 10-14*(J), 22-17*(K), 7-10*(L), 25-22, 3-7!(M), 17-13*(N)....... A) This, to the center, is once again stronger then the preceding opening moves in 21-17 and 22-17, and gives White a modest edge. B) As in the earlier openings, this was almost totally shunned under the 2-move style, with 16-20 or 8-12 predominating. Analysis over the past half-century has ironed out most of the wrinkles. C) 23-16 here (with the piece on square 18) is somewhat more favorable for White then in Openings # 127, and # 128. Cont: 11-20, 25-22, 8-11, 24-19 (or 29-25, 9-14, 18-9, 5-14, 24-19, 11-15, 19-16, 4-8, then 22-17, etc; again into a familiar Pioneer line.) 9-14, 18-9, 5-14, 26-23, 11-15, 29-25, 15-24, 28-19, 4-8, 22-18, 14-17, 21-14, 10-17, 31-26, 7-10, 19-15, 10-19, 23-16, 17-21, 18-14, 2-7, 25-22, 8-12, 27-23, 12-19, 23-16 then 7-11, etc; a draw by R.J, Allen, rarely encountered today. D) In view of the play shown under OPENING NO 128, Var. l on 21-17, the text move would seem to be the best available. See Marion Tinsley's comments in 'WTC', Page 31, Note A E) Not necessarily forced, as Red has two satisfactory options in: 1) 8-11, 29-25, 4-8, 26-23 (or 21-17, as noted by MFT ) 7-10* ( if 6-10?, 22-17, 8-12,17-14, 10-17, 21-14, 11-15, 18-11, 9-18, 23-14, 7-16, 30-26, 1-6 and 25-22 leaves White strong. P,H. Thompson.) 28-24, 2-7, 24-19, 8-12, 30-26, then 9-13 transposes into a 11-15, 24-20, 12-16 variation. See BC Pt. 5, P. 77, trunk at Note K. (2) Also, 7-10, 29-25, 8-12, 26-23, 4-8, 31-26,10-14, 18-15, and 6-10 etc; to draw, as in the Rubin-Hunt 8thA. Ty. game. F) 22-17 here runs into the std. line from OPENING NO 128 trunk. The natural-looking text move first came into prominence when used by Sara Cohen vs. Derek Oldbury in the 1955 Br. title match, and thought by Basil Case, (in a letter to Lloyd Taylor) to discourage the use of the 6-10 defence in this opening. However, as George Gershwin once immortalized: " It Ain't Necessarily So!" G) As mentioned by Case, although Oldbury varied with 10-14 v. S.Cohen in their match, then 26-23 ( if 18-15, 9-13 27-23, then 1-6 is satisfactory. DEO.) 7-10, 28-24, 8-12, 24-19, 1-6, 31-26, 4-8, 18-15, 9-13, then 23-18 etc. to a long draw... H) Case's continuation, but 26-23 .is no doubt better, as played by Oldbury v. E. Frazier in their 1964 Parsons Ks. match, and later by E. Fuller v. M. Tinsley in the 1982 So. Ty...Cont: 8-11, 28-24, 10-15, 32-28, (or 21-17, 7-10, 18-14 etc; 30-26, 5-9, 26-23, 9-14, 25-21, 4-8, 32-28, 8-12, 17-13, 2-7, 24-19 etc; then 14-17 to draw; Frazier-Oldbury.) 7-10, then 24-19 (instead of 30-26, 9-14, etc. to a Red win, although a later draw was missed in the ending; Tinsley v. Fuller.) 15-24, 28-19, 9-14, 18-9, 5-14, 22-18, 4-8, 18-9, 6-13, 23-18, then 3-7! etc. to draw by M. Tinsley... I) Not 7-11? as 32-27, 11-15, 18-11, 8-15, 23-18, 3-8, 18-11, 8-15, 22-17, 4-8, then 26-23 etc; to a White win by Paul Thompson, who had worked up this line for use in mail play. J) This is Marion Tinsley's excellent ( and unusual ) move, which he mentioned in "WTC" to 'take all of the starch from White's game'—with no continuation. 4-8 is pp but White is powerful after the 18-14 break; to a WW, E. Lowder v. LW Taylor... The writer has discovered many times over the years that the world title holder does not make remarks of this nature without back-up play—— even if it isn't shown at the time! K) Not 28-24?, 7-10, 24-19, 4-8, 19-16, 2-7, 22-17, 8-12, 18-15, then 12-19* to win for Red. ( rlf ).... L) 6-10 is inferior after 25-22, 11-16, 28-24, 4-8, 24-19, 8-12, 18-15, 14-18, 15-6, 18-25, 17-13, and White is strong, as analyzed by Don Lafferty. M) In going over this position, Don Lafferty and the writer had considered only the 9-13 exchange, or 4-8, and completely overlooked this fine reply! On: (1) 9-13, 18-9, 5-14, 23-19, 4-8, 19-16, 2-7, (or 14-18, 22-15, 13-22*, 16-7, 2-18, 26-17, 8-11, 17-14 etc and 6-10 to draw- DHL) 26-23, 11-15, 23-19, 15-24, 28-19, 8-12, 27-23, 6-9, 30-26, 20-24, 22-18, 13-22, 26-17, 9-13, 18-9, 13-22, 23-18, 10-14, 18-15, 24-28, 9-6, 28-32, 6-2, (if 6-1, 32-28, 15-11, then 14-18 etc and 28-24 drs. ) 32-28, 2-11, then 28-24 draws quite handily- DML; June 1982.... (2) 4-8?, 17-13, 11-16, 28-24, 16-19, 24-15, 10-19, 23-16, 14-32, 16-11, 8-15, 31-27 etc. with a strong W. ending. ( DML ).... N) As 28-24 now allows 9-13, 18-9, 5-14, 24-19, 11-15(or 4-8) 19-16 then 7-11 etc. to a R.W. ( MFT.)....Continue after 17-13, then 11-16(0), 18-15, 10-19, 22-17, 14-18, 23-14, 9-18, 26-23, 19-26, 31-15, then 7-10, or 7-11 ( to stop the 14-10 threat ) and a draw... 0) ( Off Note N ) This works out quite well here, with the piece back on square 4; escaping the shot of Note M, #2....... SUPPLEMENTARY PLAY 12-16, 22-18, 16-19, 24-15, 10-19, 23-16, 11-20, 25-22, 8-11, 29-25, 7-10! (A), 18-14, 9-18, 22-8, 4-11, 25-22, 6-9, 26-23, 9-14, 28-24, 1-6, 3l-26(B), 6-9, 24-19, 2-7(C) 19-16, 9-13, 16-12, 5-9*(D), 22-18, 11-16, 26-22? (E), 7-11, 32-28, 10-15, 21-17, 14-21, 28-24, 3-7, 12-8, 7-10, 8-3, 10-14, 3-7, 16-19, 7-16, 19-26 ( 19-28 may be better.) 18-11, then 14-17 etc. to an eventual draw, although it would seem that Red should win this ending..... A) As played by Lee Hunger vs. Bob Burroughs in the 1957 Fla. Open ty. Mr. Burroughs noted: " This shocked mel I figured it must be pp that I had not seen". B) 22-17 is better, as mentioned by Burroughs. However, "This was played under the impression that it gave me a powerful game".... C) "Hoping for 11-15, then 19-16, 15-19, 32-28, 10-15, then 21-17* ( as 22-17?, 20-24, 27-20. 15-18 may draw.) 14-21, and 23-18 to a WW"...( RJB) D) " This works in nicely, and was overlooked when analyzing the position back at Note B"... ( RJB)... E) A doubtful move. Mr. Burroughs failed to mention this but the 23-19 exchanges seem necessary to draw ( rlf ). The text resulted in a 4 hour game that White was most fortunate in drawing ( rlf ). ..... This particular DKO Ty. was won by 71 year old AlexCameron, followed by E. Lowder, Burroughs, E. Ingram,J. Howe, and Lee Munger.
OPENING NO 133 12-16, 22-18, 16-20 12-16, 22-18, 16-20(A), 25-22(B), then 8-12(C)..... A)The usual reply under the older restriction. B)Nothing better, as 24-19 is into OPENING NO 136, & if 26-22 instead, into OPENING NO 135, Var. 1. C) Although the first side has other sound moves, we would hesitate to recommend anything other then the text, and into Pioneer lines from OPENING NO 114, and OPENING NO 116. The following play varies from that given in earlier parts. Cont: 22-17, 9-14, 18-9, 5-14, 29-25, 11-15, 24-19, 15-24, 28-19, 4-8, 25-22, 8-11, 17-13, 11-15, 19-16, 12-19, 23-16, 15-19, 22-17, 19-24(D), 26-23(E), 10-15(F), 17-10, 7-14, 23-19(G), 24-28(H) 19-10, 6-15, 30-26, 1-6*, 26-22, 14-18, 22-17, 18-22, 16-11, then 6-9*(l), 13-6, 2-9, 17-13, 9-14, 13-9, 22-26*, 31-22, 14-18, 22-17, 18-22, 9-6 and 22-26 etc. to draw by Basil Case. This Alabama grand-master retired from competitive checkers at the early age of 54, after failing twice to wrest the world title from Walter Hellman in match play. During a visit by Marion Tinsley and Don Lafferty to Case's Haleyville home several years ago the following conversation took place: " 'I have a great distaste for losing" Case remarked..." But so do I" replied Tinsley...." Yes, but you don't lose!" Case shot back, which summed up the situation quite neatly..... D) This weak move had been given in several texts, including the 3rd edition of Kears Ency. The early 10-15 exchange is correct, as played by Asa Long against both Edwin Hunt in 1936, and against Willie Ryan at Martins Ferry the following year, which leads one to believe he was aware of the improved play. E) Stronger then 26-22, after which 1-5, 30-25, 24-28, 22-17, 14-18, 11-7, 2-11, 27-24 etc; then 6-10 to a draw in an off-hand game, M. Tinsley v. Don Lafferty 1983. F) A game shown in Churchills Compilations, p. 325,V.4 gives 24-28?, then 30-25? in reply, but the natural 23-18 exchange would seem to penalize this. ( rlf ).... G) Varying from the older 16-11, then 24-28 returns to the pp draws. The text move was one of the great cooks of the late 1930's; shown by Walter Hellman to Arthur Reisman, but no doubt known to other masters in 1938. H) Perhaps the only hope. Reisman had considered the 14-18 exchange sufficient to draw, but improved play against it places it in the doubtful category. Cont: 30-26 (this, as played by N. Stephen v. Tom O'Grady in the 1947 Canadian Open improves Reisman's 32-28 in his Pioneer book.)15-19 (O'Grady lost after 2-7, 13-9, 15-19, 9-5, 19-23, 26-19, 18-22, 27-23 etc. WW) 16-11 (if 16-12, 2-7*, 13-9, 19-23, 26-19, then 18-23 to a draw by Victor Davis in 'CCC' G. 400.) 19-23, 26-19, 18-22, 19-16, 22-26 etc; 16-12 then NW Banks suggested 2-6 to draw, and improve Frazier's 20-24 to a WW... I) This excellent move by Case appears to rescue the 19-24 variation originated at Note D. supplementary play 12-16, 22-18, 16-20, 25-22, 8-12, 22-17, 9-14, 18-9, 5-14, 29-25, 11-15, 24-19, 15-24, 28-19, 4-8, 17-13, 8-11, then 19-16x first, instead of 25-22, giving Red an option in; 10-15, 25-22, 14-18, 30-25, 6-10(A), 13-9(B), 18-23, 27-18, 10-14, 26-23, now 1-5 suggested by E. Winter to CO Beebe instead of the pp 15-19 in Resiman's..Cont: 32-28 ( if 16-12, 7-10, 31-27, 15-19 etc. gives Red an ending edge) 15-19, then 16-12!, 19-26, and 12-8! etc. to a pretty .dr. A) Plays for a concealed shot. If 1-5 instead, then 16-12, 11-16, 27-24, 20-27, 32-14, 6-9 etc. to draw; RJ Allen v Geo. 0'Conner, in the 1936 Br. Ty... B) Not 32-28? as 18-23 wins very neatly. 21-17 instead was played by Derek Oldbury v. Vie Monteiro in a dramatic game at the Rockford 1964 A. Ty. Cont: 1-5, 26-23, 3-8, 23-14, 8-12, 32-28! ( given in Reisman's Pioneer to lose, with 25-21 instead starred to draw.) 12-19, 22-18, 15-29, 27-24, 20-27, 31-8, 29-25, 8-3 ( 28-24 also draws; J. Ricca ) 25-22, 3-8, then 2-6 ( given by annotator LW Taylor to win, and correct 22-18 as played, then 8-3 etc to draw.) 8-11, 7-16, 14-7, 16-20, 7-3, 22-18, 3-8, 18-23, 8-12, 23-19, 12-8 and left with 20-24 as a Red win. However, this is a famous draw by Fred Alien, shown in Ben Boland's 'Famous Positions' p. 127. Cont: 8-3*, 24-27, 3-7*, 19-23 (if 27-32, 7-11, 32-27, 17-14 etc drs) 7-11, 23-18, 28-24, 18-23, 24-20, 23-19, 11-7, 27-31, 7-11, 31-26, 11-7, 26-22, 7-11, 22-25, 11-7, 19-23, 20-16, 23-18, 16-12, 18-22, 12-8, 5-9, 7-2 Draws...
OPENING NO 134 12-16, 23-18, 16-19 12-16, 23-18(A), 16-19(5), 24-15, 10-19, 18-15(C. Var. l) 11-18, 22-15, (D), 7-11(E), 26-22(F), 11-18, 22-15, 9-14(G), 25-22(H), 5-9, 22-17, 14-18, 17-13(1), 9-14, 29-25(J) A) In this particular opening, perhaps 3rd in strength behind 24-20 and 22-18, with the first side having several replies that virtually equalize. B) This good move presents a solid dyke, although 16-2 was perhaps the more favored in 2-move play. Other ways are inferior, with 10-15 into the Kelso-Cross, and 8-12 into 'Oliver's Twister', while the 11-15 exchange is a handicap line; 'Ryan's Cross' from OPENING NO 96.... C) White has a wide range of moves; three major lines in the text, 21-17 and 27-24; the last two shown under Var.1—— also two minor ones in 27-23 and 22-17. We do not find 27-23 ever being used in important play, well met with either 8-12 or 9-14. And on the more defensive 22-17, which the writer once played in the 7th game of his tie vs. Jesse Hanson at Brownwood in 1948, the 1st side has nothing better then the 11-15 exchange (unless the complications of the 'Montrose Cross' is desired after 11-16. See 'BC' Pt. 5, p. 53, #3.) after which we scurried for the draw with the 27-23 run-off 3 times then 9-13, 23-16, 13-31, and 30-26 etc. to draw.... D) Also arrived at from OPENING NO 115—— 11-16, 22-18, 16-19 etc. and 18-15; a variation that has been favored by Marion Tinsley. E) A most practical line is with the early 9-14 here; in favor (as mentioned above) with the present world champion, after 25-22, 5-9, 22-17 and 8-12 etc; the Shearer defence of the '22-18 Double Corner'..See BC Pt. 2, page 13, trunk at Note H... Other ways are: (1) 7-10— although this is sound, both the writer and Jackson Dworsky lost with it to M. Tinsley.Cont: 25-22, 9-13, (10-14? was soon busted after 22-17, 14-18, 17-13, 3-7, 29-25, 8-12, 21-17, 4-8, 17-14, 12-16, 27-24, 16-20, then 14-10, 7-14 and 25-21 etc; WW- certainly not one of our better games!.) 29-25, 5-9, 27-24, 9-14, 32-27, 8-12 ( if 2-7, 24-20*, 14-18, 20-16, 10-14, 16-12, 7-11, then 27-23* shown to win in M.P.p. 197, Note n, bottom) 24-20, 3-8, 27-23, 2-7, 23-16, 12-19, 31-27, then 14-18* ( here Dworsky lost after 6-9, 13-6, 1-10, 27-23 etc WW) 20-16, and 18-23*, 27-18, 8-11 etc. will draw.... (2) 8-12 is an unusual line once played by Everett Fuller vs. Don Lafferty in the 4th game of their round in the 1979 So. States ty; with Fuller a game down, and needing a win to avoid a depressing goose-egg. Cont: 25-22, 4-8, 27-24, 9-14, 29-25, 5-9, 24-20, 9-13, 31-27, 7-10, 20-16 (here the 22-18 exchange seems to draw.) now 3-7! ( evidently correct's Bowen's Bristol, from the 11-16, 22-18, 16-19 opening, where 2-7? is given, & White wins with 22-18 etc. ) 22-18, (if 27-24, 19-23, 26-19, 14-17 etc; 7-11, 16-7, 2-27, 32-23, and 13-17 gives Red a good ending, but may only draw.) 14-23, 27-18, 1-5, 32-27? (25-22 should draw.) 10-14, 18-9, 5-14, 26-22, 14-18, 27-24, 19-23, 24-19, 23-27, 28-24, then 7-11 etc and Fuller won a long ending..F) 27-24 is less in favor, but sound. Cont: 11-18, 24-15, 9-14, 26-22 (or 28-24, as in the Hellman-Long 1948 WCM with White missing a later draw, and Red missing the win; noted by Mr. Long: "My selection as to the poorest game of the match".) 3-7 (here GW Bass gave 2-7 in his '12-16 Compilations') 28-24, 5-9, 22-17, 7-10, 32-28, 10-19, 24-15, 6-10, 15-6, 1-10, 17-13, then 18-22 etc; to draw... Lafferty v. Fuller; 1979 So. Ty...... G) Heading for old Double Corner play; a formation often arising in this opening. H) With the White piece on square 26, instead of 27, we would have a std. line of OPENING NO 30, Kears Ency p. 348, Var. 31... But this small difference can play an important role later! I) In the 1953 Ala. state ty; Lloyd W. Taylor surprised grand-master Maurice Chamblee with 17-14 at this stage, although it may transpose into a Dr. Schaeffer draw from the Double Corner. Cont: 9-13, 29-25, 8-12? (here 3-7 is more natural, and into the Schaeffer draw with 31-26, 1-5, 26-22*, now 8-12, then 14-10*, 7-14 and 15-11, shown in M.P.p. 115, Var. D.) 31-26! ( Chamblee had expected 15-11, then had planned on 19-23 , 28-24, 12-16, 31-26, 16-19, 24-15, 3-7, 26-19, 7-23, 15-11,1-5, 11-7, 2-11, 14-9, 5-14, 25-22, 18-25, 27-2, then 4-8*, 21-17 etc. to draw——an example of the depth in visualisation seen by these great players across the board.) 4-8, 27-24, 18-23, 14-9, 3-7, 25-22 (24-20 drs.) 7-11, 22-18 then 1-5, 18-14 etc; an ending which should draw, but later lost on an oversight by Taylor. This marked the re-appearance of Chamblee to competitive play after a 2 year absence, since losing the disastrous match to Walter Hellman in 1951. The Alabama grand-master also won the So. Ty at Asheville later in this year, then again was absent from the checker arena for another 4 years, before making his final bow with his victory in the 1957 Ala state ty; passing away on Feb. 18,1958,at the age of 31.... J) Cont: 8-12, 30-26(10, 4-8, 26-22, l2-16 (D, 27-24, 16-20*(M), 22-17*(N), 20-27, 32-16, then 8-11, 17-10, 11-20, 31-26, 3-8*, 26-22, 18-23, 22-17*, 23-26,17-14, 26-31, 14-9, 31-27 and 15-11, 8-15, 10-7 etc. to draw, as shown by Newell Banks in his valuable "Scientific Checkers"; repeated by Long v. Hellman in 1948... K) A twister variation. 31-26 instead transfers back into a regular Double Corner variation, as in Kears Enc. page 349, Var. 33; also 'BC' Pt. 2, Page 13, Note F...Cont: 12-16 (or 4-8, 27-24, 18-23, with the later 23-27 sacrifice to draw; E. Frazier v. B. Case, 1948 A. Ty.) 27-24* (not 26-22?, 4-8, 27-24, then 19-23 wins with the White piece on square 30, instead of 31; in contrast to the Ryan-Tinsley game of Note M.) 16-20, 26-22, 20-27, 32-16, 18-23, 22-18, 4-8, 18-9, 8-11, 15-8, 3-19, 25-22, 23-27, 22-18, 27-31, 21-17, 1-5, 18-14, then 6-10 etc; to a pretty draw; often mis-quoted, but played by Richard Jordan vs. John T. Denvir, in the 1905 1st I.M.....Denvir was at one time an Illinois state senator, representing a Chicago district, and a controversial figure. He was barred from participating in the 1st A. Ty. At Boston in 1907 as he had published an unauthorized (or 'pirated') edition of the 1st I.M. games, less notes, poorly printed, and sometimes garbled. However, it was a prized possession of the writer's back in the summer of 1931 when we first became interested in the game. L) (Off Note J ) Kenneth Grover varied with 2-7 here, playing Marion Tinsley in the 1974 Phil. Nat. ty. Cont: 22-17, 12-16, 17-10, 7-14, then 27-24 led into a quick draw after 8-11 etc; and 6-9...Instead of 27-24, White had the option of 31-26 which once again throws it into a D.C. line. Then: 16-20, 26-22, 19-23, ( here 8-12 also draws after 15-11, 19-23, 22-15, 23-26, 25-22 and 6-9, as in a Hynd-Gardner game, but, instead of 8-12 Wm.Brydsn once ventured 3-7 against the redoubtable Alfred Jordan and soon resigned after 13-9!, 6-13, 27-24, 20-27, 32-16, 8-12, 15-10, 12-19, and 22-15.) then the pitch with 15-10 to escape the shots had 22-17 been taken first. Willie Ryan once termed shots as "the tricks of the trade", but it must be remembered; especially to the aspiring young player that one must also learn the 'trade' as well !...After 15-10, 6-15, 22-17, 23-26, 17-10, and the escape to draw with 20-24 etc; as credited to Willie Gardner; also played by Newell Banks vs. Alfred Jordan in one of their more then one hundred meetings across the board in match and tourney play.... M) Off Note J) Forced, with the White piece on 31. See Note K, line 6. However, when Willie Ryan was faced w/ this position, playing the self-styled "young whippersnapper", 19 year old Marion Tinsley in the 1946 Newark Ty, the N.Y. grand-master was seemingly unaware of the Newell Banks play given in his 'Scientific Checkers; & at the call of time tried 19-23?, which is correct only in the Note K play. Ryan later remarked that he had spent most of his time looking into the correct 16-20, but could "see" no draw after the feared 31-26 reply! Tinsley then made short work of 19-23 after 24-20,16-19, 22-17, 2-7, 17-10, 7-14, 20-16, 8-12, 15-11, 6-10, 11-7, 10-15, 7-2, and after 23-27, 32-23 Ryan resigned in dismay. N) (Off Note J) But now White must make this forced reply, as if 31-26? (the move Ryan feared) Red wins after 20-27, 32-16, 8-11, 15-8, 3-19, 22-15, and White, a piece ahead, would seem to win, as Ryan had visualized. What he failed to see was the continuation after 6-9*! 13-6, 1-10, 15-6, 2-9, 26-22, then 9-13, and White cannot escape 1st Position after 22-18, 14-23, 23-26 etc; a beautiful win as shown by Banks many years ago. The writer became confused in this position also when playing Asa Long in the 1980 111. "101" Open ty. at Effingham and lost in the same fashion.... Variation 1 (Off trunk @ 6th) 21-17(0) 9-14, 17-10, 7-23, 27-18, 11-15, 18-11, 8-15, 22-18, 15-22, 25-18, 6-10, 29-25(P), 4-8,18-15(Q), 5-9 (or 10-14 to draw; Asa Long v. Wayne Van Leer) 15-6, 1-10, 25-22, 9-14, 31-27, 10-15, 26-23, 19-26, 30-23, 8-11, 28-24, 3-7, 23-18 etc. to draw. Bobby Martin vs. M.Tinsley, in the 1974 Phil. Nat. ty. O) (Off Note in Var. l)..0r the popular 27-24, then 7-10, 24-15, 10-19, 18-15 ( if 21-17, then the 11-15 exchange tends to simplify, and avoid the complications arising after 11-16 instead, and into a Montrose Cross variation. See 'BC' Pt. 5, page 50, trunk at note D. Of course, that depends on individual playing styles. Some, like the Ginsberg of yesterday, and the Oldbury of today encourage complications, and, if possessing their talent for cross-board play, may do very well against the majority of their peers.) 11-18, 22-15, 9-14, 25-22, 5-9 and now a regular Double Corner, with the piece on 26, instead of 27, as in Note H.... P) (Off Var. 1) Also 32-27, 4-8, 29-25, 1-6, 27-23, 8-12, 23-16, 12-19, then 18-14, 10-17 and 26-22 etc. to draw. M. Tinsley v. H. Freyer in a 10 game practice match in NYC shortly before Tinsley's departure for London to meet Derek Oldbury for the world title....Although both grand-masters have been playing competitive checkers for many years ( Freyer commencing in 1935, Tinsley in 1945) this, to date, marks the only occasion that they have met across the board. Harold Freyer is the only living player ( the late Willie Ryan being the other.) to have an even score with Tinsley in competitive play... Q) (Off Var. 1) Or 32-27, 5-9, 25-22, 1-6, 27-24, 3-7, 24-15, 10-19, 22-17, 7-10, 18-15, 9-13, then 17-14, 10-17 and 26-22 etc. to draw. M. Tinsley v. K. Grover, in the 1974 A. Ty. SUPPLEMENTARY PLAY Trunk play at Note E: 9-14, 25-22, 5-9, 22-17, 9-13! (by Freyer v. Tinsley, 1958, instead of the usual 8-12.) X 27-24, 3-7, 32-27(A), 1-5, 29-25, 14-18, 26-23, 19-26, 30-14, 6-10, 15-6, 2-18, 24-19, 7-11, 28-24, 8-12, 24-20, 5-9, 31-26, 9-14, 26-22, 4-8, 22-15, 11-18, 19-15, 13-17, 27-24, 17-22, 24-19, 22-29, then 20-16 etc. to a draw. H. Freyer v. M. Tinsley, 1958 NYC match.... A) In Jeff Clayton's mss; the late Oklahoma master had suggested 29-25 first; leaving the option open as to either 32-27 or 31-27. Then: 8-12* (now if 1-5, 31-27* seems to win. JC) 15-11, 7-16, 22-15, 4-8, 28-24, then 2-7* will draw. (JC). The Clayton mss. consists of 9 over-size 3-ring binders, containing about 11,000 plus variations; hand-written, with comments!
Opening -# 135 12-16, 23-18, 16-20 12-16, 23-18, 16-20(A), 24-19(B, Var.l), 10-14(C), 26-23(D, 8-12(E), 22-17, 7-10, 30-26, 11-16, 17-13(F), 3-7, 26-22*, 14-17, 21-14, 10-26, 31-22, 7-10(G), 25-21(H)...... A)This conservative move was a strong favorite in 2-move usually resulting is rest games. B) The better reply. The early movement of the apex piece with 26-23 (in this particular instance!) does offer the first side an advantage, as shown in Var. 1. The remaining option with the rarely-encountered 22-17 allows Red two attacks: (1) 11-15, 18-11, 8-15, 17-13, 4-8, 25-22, 8-12, 29-25, 9-14, 22-17, 7-11, 26-23, 3-7, 23-19? (24-19 is shown to draw.) 5-9* ( not 11-16?, 25-22 etc. to a WW- A.Hynd vs. HB Reynolds, 1st IM) 27-23?, 20-27, 31-24, then the 14-18 sacrifice, followed with 11-16 to a powerful Red game; Sam Levy over Sam Cohen , 1937 match.... (2) 10-14, 17-10, 7-23, 26-19, 6-10, 25-22, (not the weak 19-16? shown in Kears Ency. p. 42, V. 26, as the 11-15, 16-12, and 8-11 replies are shown to win for Red by Basil Case in his "3-Move Mss.") 11-15, 22-17, 9-14, 29-25, 8-12, 17-13, 4-8, 25-22, 8-11, 22-17, 3-7, 30-25, 1-6, 25-22, 11-16, then 22-18 to a draw by Robt.Scobbie; prepared by the Lanarkshire expert for used in the 1927 2nd IM, but the occasion did not arise. The writer has always pronounced his name with a 'long o', as in "owe", but Asa Long mentioned to me that Mr. Scobbie used the short o' ( sounding like 'ah') pronounciation instead, C)No doubt best, going into the deeply-analyzed lines of the Bristol-Cross, shown in 'BC' Pt. 6, p. 54, trunk. The 11-15 exchange offers White more lee-way after 18-11, 8-24, 28-19, 9-14 (or 4-8, 22-18, 8-11, 25-22, then 9-13 etc; as given in the following OPENING NO 136.) 26-23 (also 22-17, 4-8, 25-22 then either 8-12; a Case-Rubin 1930 draw, or the Kears Ency. line with 8-11.) 4-8, 22-18, 5-9, 25-22, 8-12 (against 8-11, White has 30-25, 1-5* to a GW Bass draw. See ACFB ?? 168, p. 160, G 111 )...After 8-12, the game has switched into a Double Corner variation via: 9-14, 22-18, 5-9, 24-19, 11-15 etc; 4-8, 25-22, 8-11, 22-18, 11-16, 26-22, then 16-20; instead of the better 7-11, as in the Horr-Long 1923 game, & later Long-Hallett 1980 A. Ty. game....Continue after 16-20, then 29-25, 1-5, 31-26, 3-8, 19-16 etc; 26-19, 8-12, 22-18, 9-14, 18-9, then 5-14, as once played by Harold Freyer vs. Asa Long in their now-famous 10th A. ty. game at Flint in 1939...6-13 is considered easier than 25-22, 10-14, 22-18 etc. to a draw in Kears Ency p. 344, Var. 15......After Freyer`s 5-14, 25-22, 6-9? ( JB Stiles has suggested a draw with the 7-11 trade.) 27-24, 20-27, 32-23, 9-13, 22-18, 14-17, 21-14, 10-17, 18-15, 17-22, 23-18, 13-17, 15-11, 17-21, 18-14, 22-25, 14-9, 7-10, 11-8, 10-15, 19-10, 12-19, 8-4, 25-29, 4-8, 19-23, 9-5*, 29-25, 5-1*, 25-22, 1-5*, 23-27, 8-11, 27-32 ( Red is unable to get his kings together.) 11-15, 32-27, 15-19, 27-32, 5-9, 32-27, 10-6*, 27-32, 6-1, 32-27, 1-6, 27-32, 19-24*, 32-28, 24-27, 28-32, 27-31, 32-28, 6-10, 22-18, 31-26, 28-24, then 9-5 and the Red monarch is trapped in the middle of the board!— WW- Freyer v. Long. For those who have not previously seen this ending, you have a treat in store! D) But here (in contrast to Var. 1) the apex piece movement favors White/ as the first side soon follows suit. Other ways are inferior: (1) 22-17?, 14-23, 27-18, 9-14, 18-9, 5-14, 17-10, 6-24, 28-19, then 8-12,and Willie Ryan's 'horse-radish' cook as given in 'BLC; p. 135. Cont: 26-23, 7-10, 23-18,11-16, 18-15, 16-23, 15-6, 1-10, then 31-27, and left by Ryan, p. 138, Note G as "drawn, but White gets the best ending, with considerable chances to score"...Shortly after this book was published in 1962, Walter Hellman wrote me, with this comment: " Surely Willie must have been kidding!, as after 23-26, 30-23, 10-15, 23-18,15-22, 25-18, then 12-16, and it is White that is looking for the draw!" (Unpublished)..Red has other play that improves Ryan's analysis, but the above is sufficient to discourage this inferior White line... (2) 18-15, 11-18, 22-15 is also secondary, although used by Elbert Lowder vs. Basil Case in the 1962 A.ty; and later by Lowder v. KD Hanson in the 1968 Medora ty. Cont: 8-12, 25-22, 4-8, 22-17, 14-18(z), 17-13(y), 9-14(x) 29-25, 7-11, 26-22?(w), 11-16, 22-17, 16-23, 17-10, 5-9, 21-17 ( or 28-24, 1st IM win) 9-14, 25-21, 12-16, 30-25, 16-19, then 15-11 to a long R.W. Case v. Lowder..... (z) 7-11, 17-10, 11-18, 29-25 (or 28-24. 6-15, 19-10, 2-7, 10-6, 1-10, 24-19, then 18-23 draws; not 10-15? As in the Hanson-Lowder game.) 6-24, 28-19, 3-7, 26-22, 7-11, 22-15, 11-18, 31-26, 2-7, 26-22, 7-11, 22-15, 11-18, 30-26, then 20-24, 27-20, and 18-23 leaves Red strong, as analyzed by the late H.B. Mason, of Carterville.Ill; with whom the writer had many tense fights across the board. (y) White has a better choice in 28-24, 7-11, 29-25, 11-16,( if 9-13, 17-14, 6-9, 26-22 etc.) 17-13, 16-23, 26-19, 9-14, then 30-26 with White best. Analysis by A. Gursky and H.B. Mason, two of southern Illinois' finest back in the 1950's and 1960's..... (x) Into an inferior White variation of the 10-14, 23-19,14-18 opening, which featured in the 1905 1st IM; Dr. Schaeffer vs. Herbert Morrall. See 'BC' Pt. 3, p. 42,F @ #3...Also, a correction of Heffner on this line by the talented Paul Fondren, given in 'MWC' June, 1983 issue, Page 260... (w) Duplicating once too often as Morrall did. Instead 28-24 draws after 18-23 etc; as in Kears Ency. P. 300, Var. 37... —————— E) The same as given in BC Pt. 6, Page 54, trk.@ 7th. F) A rarely-seen variation used by Walter Hellman vs. Asa Long in the 6th game of their 1948 WCM;. varying from the more usual 30-26 or 28-24 lines shown in Note E . G) Or 9-14, 18-9, 5-14, 25-21, 7-10, 29-25, 4-8, 22-18, 8-11. 18-9, 11-15. 28-24, 1-5, 25-22, 5-14, 23-18, 14-23, 27-11, 16-23, 24-19, 23-26, 22-18, 26-30, 21-17, 30-25, 18-14, and 25-21 etc; to a draw by A.G. Huggins. H) Cont: 10-14* ( not 4-8?, 18-15, 9-14, then 22-18 and Red has no tenable reply. A WW by WD Stoddard vs. Walter Hellman in a practice game.) 29-25, 2-7, 28-24, 4-8 (if 14-17, 21-14, 6-10, 13-6, 10-26, 6-2, 26-30, 2-11, 30-21 Drawn. Percy Crabbe v. AG Huggins, but thought inferior for Red by Hellman.) 32-28, now 14-17! (instead of 7-10, 18-15*, 14-18, 23-7, 16-32, then 22-18, 20-27, 25-22, 9-14 etc; a draw by E. Frazier, later played in the Long-Hellman game.) 21-14, 6-10, 13-6, 10-26, 6-2, 7-10, 2-7, 10-14, 18-9, 5-14, 19-15, 26-30, 25-21, 1-6, 7-3*, 30-26 ( if 6-9, 3-7* drs) 15-11, 8-15, 3-7, 26-19, 27-23, 20-27, 7-2, 19-26, 2-20, 26-22, 28-24, 27-31, 24-19, 22-18, 20-24, 31-26, 21-17, 26-22, 17-13, 22-17, 13-9, 17-14, 9-6, 14-10, and 6-2 to a beautiful draw by Victor Davis, a world-class analyst of the l940*s and 1950's...A U.of Iowa graduate, and class-mate of WB Grandjean's, he contacted a skin disease in WW 2, and died at the age of 49 on May 18, 1955 of kidney failure. Variation 1 (Off trk. @ 4th ) 26-23(1), 11-15(J), 18-11, 8-15, 24-19(K), 15-24, 28-19, 9-14(L), 22-18, 5-9, 25-22, 4-8, 29-25(M), 8-12, 31-26, 1-5(N), 18-15(0), 9-13(P), 22-18, 14-17, 21-14, 10-17, 18-14, 3-8, 25-22*(Q), 7-10, 14-7, 2-25, 30-14, 13-17, then 19-16 to a draw sent by Edwin Hunt to the writer in 1962, at which time we were assisting Mr. Hunt in his preparation for the Peoria Nat. Ty..... I) As once played by Sam Gonotsky vs. Mike Lieber in their 1928 Garden City, LI match, and a long-standing favorite with grand-master Edwin F, Hunt, who, although he has passed on, has left his games behind as a lasting moment to this great man... J) The prime attack, as taken by Lieber v. Gonotsky, to avoid the "Siesta" variations in 8-12 or 10-14.. The annotator of this match, Herbert Morrall, of Boston, boldly stated that this "varied from all pp!", thus add-ing to the myth of a Lieber cook, overlooking the fact that it had been given much earlier in both Shearer's Handbook, and Kears Ency; 2nd Ed; published in 1912. K) Gonotsky's defence, although he seemed unprepared on the later play. Edwin Hunt preferred 23-18, then: 7-11, 24-19, 15-24, 28-19, 4-8, (if 9-14, 18-9, 5-14, 19-16, 2-7, 30-26, 4-8, then 27-23 is better then 16-12 as shown in K.E. p. 39, V. 12—— after 27-23, 14-18* etc 8-12, 22-18 x 25-22, 19-24, and 29-25 with White best.) 19-16(KK), 2-7, 30-26 (or 21-17 in CCC G. 1950 ) 10-14,( here Willie Ryan showed a draw after 8-12, with 32-28, 12-19, 27-24 etc; then 22-17*- WFR ) 18-15*, 11-18, 22-15, 7-11, 16-7, 3-19, 32-28, 9-13, 25-22, 5-9, 27-24, 20-27, 31-15, 14-18, 29-25*, 9-14, 28-24, then the old finish from the 9-13, 23-18, 5-9 opening, 'BC' Pt. 1, p. 25 at J after 13-17 22-13 and 6-9 etc....(WF Ryan in WCP G. 90 ) KK) (Off Note K ) Or 18-15, 11-18, 22-15, 9-14 ( also 9-13, 25-22, 5-9, 22-18, 1-5, 29-25, 9-14 etc; to draw- Chamblee-Case, 1948 A. Ty.) 25-22, 5-9, 29-25, 2-7, 27-23, then 8-12 ( perhaps stronger then JB Hanson's 20-24 v. EF Hunt in their 1934 match.) 22-17, 9-13, 25-22, 12-16, 19-12, 10-26, 17-10, 6-15, 30-23, 7-11, 23-18, 15-19, 18-14, 11-15, 31-26? (here 31-27 may draw after 20-24, 27-20, 19-23, 14-10, 23-26, 32-27, 26-30, 27-23, 30-25, and 23-18 etc; rlf ) 20-24, 14-9, then 15 to a fine Red win. M. Tinsley vs. Robt. T. Jones,in the 1975 So. Ty. 'CTTW Op. # 135. L) The power attack, although 9-13 brings out an interesting idea: Cont: 22-18, 5-9, 25-22, 4-8, 29-25, 10-14, 18-15, 7-10, 31-26, 2-7, 22-18, 8-12, 15-11, 7-16,18-15, 3-8, 25-22, 1-5, 22-17, 13-17, 30-25, then the surprising 20-24!, 27-4, 12-16, 19-12, 10-19, 23-16, 14-30, 21-14, and 30-21— the 'hanging piece' theme, as played by Tom Wiswell v. M. Hopper in a 1950 NYC TV exhibition. Other examples of this may be found in L, Van Devon's 6th Dist. Newsletter, Sept. 1976, p. 40, entitled the "Case of the Dangling Piece!" by the writer.... M) Avoiding the critical 22-17 variation used by Gonotsky ( no doubt cross-board ) v. Lieber; later by Sam Cohen v. NW Banks, and Prof. Fraser v. N. Wexler at the 1958 A. Ty. The writer once used the text in a cross-board game about 50 years ago v. Jesse Hanson. We had just seen the Lieber-Gonotsky game, which was published in John Finley's 'Roseville Citizen column, and this seemed a logical way to dodge the difficult game after 22-17, 9-13, 18-9, 13-22, 9-5, 8-11, 30-26, 11-15, 26-17, 15-24, 17-13 (if 29-25, then Lieber had a better way with 10-15; instead of 24-28 as taken.) 10-15, 29-25, 24-28, 25-22, 3-8, 21-17, 8-12, 23-18, 7-11, 13-9, 6-13, 18-14, then 11-16* ( to improve Wexler's 2-7 vs. Fraser, which won, although a later draw was missed.) 14-10, 2-6, 10-7, 6-9, 7-3, 16-19, 3-7, and 15-18 to a R.W. by EF Hunt, sent to the writer.... N) If 3-8, then 19-16 etc; a PH Ketchum v. Asa Long draw contested in a 1933 exhibition at Milwaukee, Ws, shortly after the 5th A. Ty. White is one move ahead of an old Double Corner in which this exchange favors White. O) Improves the 19-16 exchange, as Red now has 9-14, 22-17, 14-18, 17-13, 10-14, 16-12, 6-10, 19-16, 10-15, 30-26, 15-19, 26-22, 19-24, 22-15, 24-31, 15-10,14-17, 21-14, 31-26, 12-8, 3-19, 10-3 to a ragged W. draw. Fred Vore vs. the writer in mail play. P) The 14-18 exchange may be met with 22-17, and if 3-8 instead, then 22-18, 9-13, 18-9, 5-14, 25-22, 14-17, 21-14, 10-17, 19-10 etc and 7-11 to draw. ( EFH )... Q) White must not grow careless with 25-21? allowing the 20-24 etc. and 7-10 shot....
OPENING NO 136 12-16, 24-19, 16-20 12-16, 24-19(A), 16-20(B), 22-18(C), 11-15(D), 13-11, 8-24, 28-19, 4-8, 25-22, 8-11, 23-18(E), 9-13, 29-25, 10-15(F), 19-10, 6-15, 21-17, 5-9(G), 26-23(H). A) Although White maintains a slight advantage, this reply to the Dundee usually results in rest games.... B) A review of the 16 games played on this 2-move opening in the 1927 2nd IM show that 8-12 was taken in 13 of the games, as opposed to the text in 3, although the adventuresome Ginsberg scored with the latter v. Ward. C) Or 23-18, and the previous opening. D) Giving an indication of a willingness to fight. Instead, 10-14 calls for a rest game after 25-22 (or 26-22 into the Bristol-Cross.) 8-12 and into OPENING NO 49 (10-14, 22-18, 11-16) See BC Pt. 3, p. 23,trk. E) On the alternatives: (1) 29-25, 9-13, 23-18 and back into trunk, but if 19-16? (instead of 23-18 ) then 10-14, 22-18, 5-9, 25-22, 6-10, 32-28? (16-12 gives more fight) 10-15, 22-17, 13-22, 26-10, 7-14, 16-7, 15-22 Red Wins- S. Levy vs. S. Cohen, 1935 Eng. Ty. but had been shown earlier.... (2) Against 22-18, Red has the 10-15 exchange, as taken by AB Scott v. L. Ginsberg; 7-14, 26-22, then 2-7, 22-I7?,11-16 to a strong Red game; Ginsberg v.Ward, 2nd IM G. 399.... (3) 19-16, 9-13, then 21-17! (a cook shown in the 1948 Eng. v. Sct. match book; Red being strong against other replies.) 5-9, 29-25, 9-14, 25-21, 6-9, 32-28(EE) 1-5, 28-24, 11-15, 23-19, 2-6, 26-23, 14-18, 23-14, 9-25, 17-14, 10-17, 19-1, then 3-8, 21-14, 8-12, 30-21 and 12-28 to a beautiful draw, which Don Lafferty once sent to the writer. We think this has been published, but we don't have the source shown... EE) (Off #3) 23-19, 11-15, 32-28, 15-24, 28-19, 1-5, 26-23, 7-11, 16-7, 2-11, 19-16, 3-7, 16-12, 11-15, 12-8, (if 30-25, 7-11, then 27-24 will draw, but 12-8 instead loses after 11-16, 8-3, 15-19, 31-26, 19-24, 3-8, 24-31, 8-12, 16-19, 23-16, 14-18, 22-6, 31-29 RW- RJ Allen over W. Fitzgeread.) 14-18, 23-14, 9-25, 17-14, 10-17, 21-14, 25-29, 8-3- a draw by CF Davis F) As given by J. Alexander in Kears Ency P. 53, V.10 to grip the White single corner; later used by Walter Hellman v. Marion Tinsley in their 1955 classic title match... G) Or: 1-6, 26-23, 7-10, 30-26, 11-16, 13-11, 2-7, 11-2, 10-15, 2-9, 5-30, 22-17, 13-22, 26-17, 30-25, 17-13, 3-7, then 27-24 etc. to draw. NW Banks vs. Walter Hellman, in the 1958 Bethlehem A. Ty... Banks had played in 5 previous American tys; dating back to the 2nd in 1912, but always with disappointing results, even though he had long been recognized as one of the premier matchplayers of the world. But at Bethlehem, at the age of 70,he gave his greatest performance, to finish as runner-up to Hellman in a strong field. Although he lived to the advanced age of 89, this was his final bow in tournament checkers.... H) Cont: 3-8 ( this early move had been prepared by Walter Hellman; varying from Ward's 1-5 vs. Ginsberg then 17-14, 3-8*—Heffner's suggestion to draw, and improve 2-6?, 25-21, 13-17 etc: then 23-18 to a WW, as in the Ward-Ginsberg game—— 32-28, 8-12, 28-24, 13-17 etc. to a long draw.) 32-28, 8-12, then 18-14*, 9-18, 23-14, 11-16, 25-21, 15-19, 22-18, 13-22 and 27-24 etc- to a 4 hour draw- Hellman v. Tinsley..... SUPPLEMENTARY PLAY 12-16, 24-19, 16-20, 22-18, 11-15, 18-11, 8-24, 28-19, 4-8, 25-22 8-11, 29-25, 9-14( instead of 9-13 as inNote E, #1) 22-17, 5-9, 17-13, (19-16 may be better as in the NDW G. 916) 1-5, 19-16, 11-15, then 32-28. which may also arise from: 10-14, 22-18, 6-10, 25-22, 12-16, 22-17, 16-20, 17-13, 1-6, 24-19, 11-15 etc: 4-8, 29-25, 8-11, 19-16, 11-15 and 32-28 ( instead of 23-19 as in a Hunt-Hellman 11th ACA ty. game ) same, as once played by J.T. Mclntire v. the writer in a 7th NCA DKO mail ty back in 1948.Cont after 32-28 with 14-17, 21-14 9-18, 23-14, 10-17, then the Mclntire cook with 27-23! Varying from K.E. P 52 var 7, at note R. After 27-23. then 6-10, 31-27, now 7-11* will draw. As played by Don Lafferty v. the writer in a mail game, but we tried 10-14? instead, then 25-22, 17-21, 22-17 5-9 etc. into a bad Red ending that finally lost. Mr Mclntire of Ypsilanti, Mich. was severely handicapped in all bodily functions— except for his razor-sharp mind!
OPENING NO 137 12-16, 24-20, 8-12
12-16, 24-20(A), 8-12(B), 28-24(C), 3-8, (D, Var. 1), 23-18(E), 9-13(F), 18-14(G), 10-17, 21-14, 6-10(H) 25-21(1), 10-17, 21-14, 16-19, 24-15, 11-25, 29-22, 1-6, 30-25(J)., A) This initiates a cramp on the Red single corner, and is the only reply that presses this opening move-somewhat on the order of a 9-13, 21-17 Switcher, c.r; with a move in hand. Here again, detailed analysis over the past century has removed most of the danger spots, and in the hands of the masters, 90% of the games result in draws... B) The "Bonnie Dundee", and it is this opening that comes to mind when this Scotch title is mentioned. Other replies (with the exception of the 11-15 exchange. & OPENING NO 103) are unsound... C) Necessary to hold the modest edge, as if 22-18, then the 16-19 exchange goes into a Bristol variation' as in BC pt. 6, page 70, Note C, #2.... D) In the century past, and the early part of the present one, this move was regarded with suspicion, and 9-14, as in Var. 1 was the accepted defence, with considerable scope for White. However, in 1911, the con-troversial expert, Julius D'Orio ( then residing in Boston ) used the text in his match with Hugh Henderson; losing with Red, but later managing a draw vs. Alfred Jordan. These games had little effect in American ty. Play until 1922, when used with striking success by Asa Long against A. Jordan at Boston, who had adopted the move as a result of the Stewart-Banks WCM played a few months earlier that same year. It was later given a thorough workout in the 1927 2nd IM, and has since retained its number one rating over the past 60 years. However, with the advent of the once-barred 11-16, 24-20, 7-11 opening, one of the variations arising from the 9-l4 defence has been revitalized, as in Var. 1.... E) This was a favorite of James Wyllie's, and was then thought strong enough to discourage the use of 3-8....22-18 is also favored today then the 16-19 exchange; 25-22, 6-10, 29-25, 9-14, 18-9, 5-14, 22-17, 8-12*(the key, as both 11-15 or 11-16 proved unsatisfactory in the 2nd IM.) 25-22 (or 17-13, 1-6, 25-22, 11-15, 27-23, 4-8, 23-16, 12-19, then the 21-17 shot to draw; John F Horr vs Sam Cohen, 2nd IM ) 11-15, 26-23, 19-26, 30-23, 15-19* ( as 7-11?- Alexander-Ginsberg is doubtful.)23-16, 12-19, 20-16, now 7-11*, 16-7, 2-11, then the 22-18 exchange gives White the better ending, but Red can herd 3 pieces through after 10-15, 18-14, 15-18, 14-10,11-15, 10-7, 18-22, 7-2, 15-18, 2-7, 19-23, 7-10, 22-25, 31-27, 23-26, and 17-14 to draw; Gonotsky v. Lieber, 1928.... F) This is the D'Orio defence to improve the risky 9-14 exchange after which 24-19 etc and White is strong; W. Bryden losing to Wyllie. But the Italian expert had little success with the move in OTB play, losing to H. Henderson and H. Lieberman, among others. It was not until later improvements had been shown in the Stewart-Banks, and the Jordan-Long games that it became popular. One note of interest in the 2nd A. Ty. book ( 1912 )by annotator Hugh Henderson:" 9-13 has had a recent transient popularity. But against White's strongest play, a draw is difficult to find!"........ G) White has two other major variations in 21-17 or 27-23 but experience has proved that neither are superior to the text move: (1) 21-17, as used by Henderson v. D'Orio and Banks v. Stewart was at one time thought to win, however after 16-19 ( if 5-9?, 17-14, 10-17, 25-21, 1-5, 21-14,6-10, 27-23, 10-17, 32-27 may win for White, as given in Alffred Jordan's "American Checker Player", G. 106.) etc; then 18-15, 11-18, 22-15x and Robt. Stewart's fine 7-10* (to improve D' Orio's poor 8-11 exchange v, Henderson) introduced against Banks gives Red about an equal game. Cont: 26-22(h), (or 27-23, then 10-14 etc; Cohen-Horr) 10-14, 18-9, 5-14,30-26, ( here the 22-18 exchange is a fast draw after 12-16 & 6-10, but 29-25 instead is weak after 14-18.) 1-5, 27-23, (at this stage, Jordan tried 20-16 vs. Long. He had been told of the Stewart-Banks game, but was unaware of their continuation. He later remarked that it might have been better if he had known nothing of it! .Then: 19-24, 27-20, 12-19, 29-25, 8-11 etc; 32-27?=== 25-21 would have been better== and Long won the ending after 19-24, and also the tourney !) 5-9, 23-16, 12-19, 32-27, 8-11, 15-8, 4-11, 29-25, 19-24, 25-21, 24-28, 22-17, 6-10, 27-24, 28-32, 24-19, 32-28, 17-13 and 11-15 etc. to draw- Stewart-Banks....... (x) The Cohen-Horr continuation after 27-23 went:10-14 (or 19-24, 23-19, 8-11*, 15-8, 4-11, 26-23, then both 24-28 or 10-15 will draw, but the tempting 24-27 idea loses after 31-24, 10-15 etc; then 32-28*, 2-6, 24-19, 11-15, 19-10, 6-15, and 28-24 to a WW.) 23-16, 12-19, 18-9, 5-14, then 32-28, as worked up by Edwin F.Hunt and Herbert Clifton, in preparing for the 1936 WCM vs Asa Long; later used by Walter Hellman vs. Marion Tinsley in their 1955 match. Cont: 1-5, ( Tinsley had also been over this, and had came up with the text to ease the Hunt-Clifton analysis by 2-7, 31-27, 14-18*, 29-25, 7-11, 20-16, 11-20, 26-23, 19-26, 30-14, 8-11, 15-8, 4-11, 25-22, 11-15, 14-10, 15-19, 10-7, 6-10*, 7-2, 10-14,2-7, 1-6, 7-11, 6-9, 11-15, then 14-18* to draw, as sent by Mr. Hunt to the writer. It was later discovered that the multi-talented Glasgow, Sct. analyst, Tom Colston had previously shown identical play in the "NDW" Dec-1936 issue. Mr. Colston was one of Gr. Britain's finest analysts and mail experts in the 1940's and 1950's, whom the writer met in the 2nd USA-GB mail match. No one seems to know if he is still living or not. ) 31-27 then 5-9 etc; to draw- Tinsley-Hellman 'ABC' G. 21.. (2) 27-23, 5-9(v), 2l-17(X), 16-19(w), 24-15, 10-19, 23-16, 12-19, 18-15, 11-18, 22-15, 13-22, 25-18, 7-11, 32-28, 9-13!(v), 26-22* ( as 30-25? loses after the shot 11-16, 20-11 and 2-7; WCP G. 949, V.2) 19-23, 29-25,then 23-26!, 30-23, 13-17, 22-13, 11-16, 20-11, 6-10, 15-6, 8-29, and 28-24* ( to correct Angus Crawford's 13-9 in WCP G. 949, Vr.2-L ) 1-10, 24-19, 2-7, 22-18, 7-11, 13-9, 10-14, 9-6, 14-23, 6-2, 29-25, and 2-7 to draw by J. Jack. (y) This delay is stronger then the immediate 16-19 double exchange which transposes into an inferior line of the Kelso-Cross, as in the Stewart-Banks match via- 10-15, 23-18, 7-10, 27-23, 3-7, 24-20, 9-13, 28-24 (or 32-27- Lieberman v. Scobbie ) then 15-19 etc. same. See BC Pt. 4, Page 45, Note E, after which Banks missed the better 18-14, using 21-17 instead, and into #2 above See ACFB # 154, Aug. 1978, p. 180, V. 2 for more play.. (x) Edwin Hunt disliked this move, and had sent the writer 32-28 instead. Although this may draw, it has its own problems. Cont: 16-19, etc; and into a 7-10 Kelso-Cross; Lieberman-0'Conner, 2nd IM G. 237 @ 15th, a transposition which many of us missed! Then 18-15, 11-18,22-15, 9-14(improves Hunt's 6-10 exchange to an easy draw.) 25-22, 14-18, 31-27* (as 29-25 lost-Schreibman-Fondreri) 18-25, 29-22, then 1-5 ( against the suggested 6-9 to win in ACFB, White may have two ways to draw, in Norm Wexler's 26-23, or Fondren's 15-10 pitch.This will be shown in more detail in the Oct. 1983 "MWC") 15-11? ( here 30-25* may save this variation, and will also be given in 'MWC' 10/83 ) 8-15, 27-23, 4-8* ( 15-18 etc only drew; Fuller-Scheldt , 1969 So. Ty.) 23-16, 7-11, 16-7, 2-11, 26-23, then, instead of Lieberman's 6-10? allowing 23-19 etc. to draw, we have a note: " 8-12*, 28-24, and 12-16* to a Red win" with no credit stated. Has this been published earlier?.... W) The proper follow-up, into the Stewart-Banks game, If 1-5 instead, then the 'Fairchild Gambit' with 17-14! 10-17, and 24-19; White strong. See the 9th A.Ty. book, Game 193, Var. 1.... v) The J. Jack attack, to improve 1-5, 29-25, 11-16 etc the easy Stewart-Banks draw, earlier by D'Orio V.Jordan. Stewart's brief comment in the match book:" 9-13 is also strong here"..He was reluctant to admit better play WB possible in his games... H) Now in order to force the draw. I) There are various gambit lines here in 22-18 or 27-23 but precarious at best for White, as proved in the 2nd IM. Gonotsky, playing Alexander, after 11-16, 24-20 was balloted, deliberately played 8-11! to challenge the British line. Alexander accepted the defy, and played 22-18 here, then 10-17, 26-23 (25-22 was another idea) 17-21, 25-22, and probably missed a win with 16-19,( although he later stated that White could draw?) taking 7-10 instead, and won after White passed up a draw. J) Cont: after 30-25 ( not 27-23?, 6-9, 23-18, then 12-16 etc; R.W. Prof Hartshorn beat A. Jordan in a Chicago exhibition. Jordan said:" I could never play good checkers in the hot weather!") 12-16, 20-11, 8-15, 27-23, 6-9 ( D'Orio lost to Lieberman w/ 4-8 in the 3rd A.Ty.) 31-27, ( or 32-27 etc; 15-19, 22-18, 4-8, 18-15 etc; the D'Orio draw, who eventually found the correct way! )9-18, 23-14, 4-8, 25-21 then 15-18 and 7-10 draw, but Joe Duffy, playing Asa Long in the 5th A. Ty. tried 7-11 instead, and lost after 14-10, 11-16!?, 22-18, 15-30, and 32-28..... Variation 1 (Off trk. @ 5th ) 9-14(K), 22-18(L), 3-8, 18-9, 5-14, 23-19(M), 16-23, 27-9, 6-13, 26-23(N), 10-15(0), 31-27, 1-6(P), 23-19(0), 15-18, 25-22, 18-25, 29-22, 6-9, 27-23, 7-10, 32-27(R), 10-14, 30-25, 2-6*, 19-15, 11-18, 22-15, 13-17, 24-19, 8-11, 15-8, 4-11, 25-22, 17-26, 19-16, 12-19, 23-7 etc. to draw- A. Jordan vs NW Banks..... K) Permits a tremendous variety of White attacks, which was submitted to for many years. L) If 22-17, 3-8, 26-22 (here 25-22 is as good, if not better, going into the 11-16, 24-20, 7-11 line as given in BC Pt. 6, page 65, trunk.) 11-15, 20-11, 7-16, 24-20, 16-19 (not 15-19?, 20-11, 8-15, 23-16, 12-19, 17-13, 5-9, 30-26, 4-8, 27-23, 19-24, then the famous shot won by CF Barker over JP Reed after 31-27, 24-31 and 22-17 etc. ) 23-16, 12-19, 20-16, 8-12 (or the 8-11 exchange to draw, as in the Stewart-R. Jordan match ) 17-13, 5-9 and 22-18 etc. Drawn. F. Dunne... M) Another of the great cooks of the two-move era. This was first tried by Sam Grover v. AJ Heffner in Boston club play, and later refined for use by Barker in his 1900 WCM vs. R. Jordan. 24-19 or 25-22 had been the earlier ways, but Red is not pressed. N) Heffner's idea instead of 31-27 (or 25-22, a fine Mantell-Gonotsky game in K.E. P. 65, Var. 49) 11-15 27-23, 1-6, 23-19, 8-11, 26-23, 6-9, 25-22, 9-14, 32-28, 2-6, then 22-17, 13-22, 2016, 11-27 and 30-25 to draw by Heffner & Grover. (0) 10-14 loses, but Shearer's 11-15 may stand up. (P) Red has other ways, but the text is thought best, & was picked out across the board by Jordan when faced with the 'Boston Bunch' cook. Q) Barker varied here with 25-22, then 15-19 (Willie Gardner later analyzed 12-16 to be easier; also pp ) 24-15, 11-25, 29-22, 6-10, 27-24,—— here Jordan had 3 ways in 8-11, 12-16 or 7-11..The first two draw but he chose 7-11? ( but who is perfect?) and checker history was made after 32-28, 10-15, 30-26, 2-6, 23-18, 12-16 & 26-23, Barker winning to tie the match at 2 wins each. (R) Or 32-28, 10-14, 30-26, 2-7, 22-18, 13-17 (or 7-10, 26-22,11-15 etc; 'Cowans Coupe', c.r.!) 19-16 etc; into the famous ending draw once missed by Henderson in Scot ty play .See Jordan-long 5th A.Ty
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