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THE FIRST TWENTY MOVES Part 2. The Double Corner Openings. By Richard L. Fortman Illinois Champion (11/78) Due to the pronounced success of Part 1, covering the Edinburgh's, we have been persuaded to continue this series of booklets, as the format used here is evidently popular with both the student, as well as the average player; as an aid to the understanding of the difficult three-move restriction style of play. It should be emphasized that this ( and other checker books ) should be used literally as eye-glasses'—not to confer total vision, but only to assist in the vital opening stages. One then advances, as his crossboard skill increases..... Red's initial move, played centrally from the double corner, furnishes the logical title to this opening. Although the early authors J. Sturges and J. Drummond gave play on it, it was curiously omitted by A. Anderson in the second edition of his Guide, published in 1852, although the champion had earlier adopted this move vs.J. Wyllie in their 1847 Edinburgh match. In those distant GAYP days, its popularity as an opening move was second only to 11-15. Publications of the preceding century have suggested other titles, such as 'Bay-State', 'Brothet', 'Choice'( for 9-14, 22-18, 11-15) and 'Zephyrus' but all have faded into obscurity. In marked contrast to the Edinburghs, White's centre response in 22-18 is the only one to secure a minimal advantage, with the remaining 17 even, or inferior, as in Opening No 34...
OPENING NO. 26. 9-14, 22-17, 5-9. 9-14 (A), 22-17 (B), 5-9 (C), 17-13 (D), 1-5 (E), 25-22 (F), 14-17 (G), 21-14, 9-25, 29-22 (H), 10-15 (I), 30-25 (J), 7-10 (K), 25-21, 3-7, 24-19, 15-24, 28-19, 11-15 (L), 27-24 (M) FORMS DIAGRAM
A) In contrast to 9-13, this is directed toward the centre, and is inferior only to 11-15 as an opening move, exiting from the more vulnerable double corner side... B) As this non-committal move threatens nothing, and permits 11-15 (under the GAYP, or two-move restriction.) it is secondary to 22-18, as in Opening No 30. C) Seldom ventured, unless forced by the ballot and immediately places the first side on the defensive, leading to a cramped formation (as in Note S) or a weakened double corner, as in trunk. D) Maintaining the White advantage, as 24-19 instead would permit the equalising 9-13-- in contrast to Opening No 27. E) Favoured by the majority, although a sound option may be had with 11-15, allowing the right side cramp, and found in the repertoire of the English grand master, Derek Oldbury, of Devon. 11-15, 25-22, 7-11, 22-17, 11-16, 24-19, 15-24, 28-19, 8-11, 29-25, and there are two playable routes:
F) 24-19, 11-16, 25-22, (if 28-24, 16-20 is perhaps the easier way, although the 14-18 exchange is also sound. Cont: 23-14, 9-18, 21-17 (a Walter Hellman idea. If 26-23, 10-14 draws.) 16-23, 26-19, 8-11, 31-26, 11-16, 26-23, then *16-20 is forced; 23-14 and 6-9 noted to draw by M.Tinsley, but if 6-9 first, 23-14, 9-18, White scores with 17-13, 16-23, 13-9, 5-14, and 25-22 etc. Ed Scheidt over Cap Howe in the 1973 Fla. Open Ty.) Then 14-17, 21-14, 9-25, and the odd 30-21 works quite well, as the Red piece is off square 11.Cont: 10-14 (or 8-11, 26-22, 11-15, 28-24, *15-18, 22-15, 16-20, 32-28 and 12-16 etc. draws; M. Rex Vs Bob Cornell.) 26-22, 7-10, 22-17, 8-11, 29-25, 3-8, (or 3-7, 28-24, 16-20, 19-15, 11-18, 23-19, 7-11, 19-15 etc; White strong, but sound. W. Hellman vs. K. Grover; 3rd NCA N. Ty-later Tinsley-Oldbury-58) 25-22, 11-15, 28-24, *16-2O, 23-18 etc. Drawn. JB Hanson vs. M. Rex, 1948 Brownwood N. Ty. G) Necessary to open the position, although it partially weakens the Red double corner. To gain a point, one must also give something in return. H) 30-21 (see Note F) is now ineffective, as 11-15 can be played. I) As used by Asa Long vs. John F. Horr in their 1923 match, and favoured by world champion Marion Tinsley. The following two defences are sound, but permit a greater range of attacks:
J) A cook introduced by Asa Long vs. Walter Hellman with success in their 1948 world title match. If 22-17, Red has the option of 7-10 (or the Heffner variation with 6-10, 24-20, 11-16, 20-11 7-16, 17-14, 10-17, 13-9 5-14, 23-19 etc; as in Master-Play--also Hellman-Case, 1951 match.) 30-25 3-7, 23-19, 11-16, 26-23, 5-9, 25-21, then *7-11 draws; instead of 8-11, in "C.C." page 307, col. 2. K) Quite sound, although played by Hellman vs. Long with a disastrous result. 6-10 instead heads for the Heffner draw of Note J C if White is agreeable! But he has the strong 25-21 instead, to avoid the Long-Horr game (MFT)....) As in the Long-Horr 1923 match. L) Red must accept the bind, as 11-16 fails after 22-18, 8-11, (Red also has 16-20,19-16 (or 21-17) 20-24, x and 8-12 suggested to draw by Jim Keene. Also in ECB April 1972 issue.) 26-22, 16-20, 22-17, 11-16, 31-26, 4-s, 32-28, 6-9 etc and 17-14 WW-Hellman-Long. M) Cont. 7-11, 22-17, 5-9, 26-22, then both 9-14 or 11-16 are met with 24-20, but the defence has been proven sound upon analysis.... Corrections to above play
A brilliant game usually occurs when one side has committed a weak move, leaving Himself open to attack. When both play in conservative fashion, most of the action Occurs in the notes, and not in the game itself
OPENING NO 27. 9-14, 22-17, 6-9. 9-14, 22-17, 6-9(A), 26-22(B), 11-15(C), 24-19(D) 15-24, 28-19, 7-11(E), 27-24(F), 3-7, 17-13(G), 1-6(H), 22-17(I), 14-18, 23-14, 9-18, 17-14,10-17, 21-14(J) FORMS DIAGRAM
A) In line with theory, this proves to be inferior to 5-9 in opening play, as here White has four available attacks, instead of one. B) 17-13, 1-6 returns to Opening No 26, whereas 24-19 transposes into 10-14, 24-19, 6-10, 22-17 and will be treated under that ballot later. A fourth option is 25-22, 9-13, ( 1-6, 24-19,11-15? 30-25 etc; Red resigned. R. Scobbie vs. J.Ferrie; one of the shortest master games on record, played in the 1928 Br. Ty.) 22-18, 13-22, 18-9, 5-14 26-17, 11-15, 29-25 (or Karl Albrecht`s interesting 30-26 idea.) 8-11, 25-22, 4-8, 30-25, 2-6, 24-19 (or 23-19, 15-18 etc; E.F. Hunt vs. Basil Case draw.) 15-24, 28-19, 6-9, 17-13, 11-15 etc; to a draw. C) The correct way, 9-13 rips the Red double corner after the 22-18 bust, then 1-5, 9-6, 2-9, & 29-25 leaves White in an attacking position. Also, if 1-6 (instead of 9-13) White again has the 24-19 attack; not 22-18, 11-15, 18-11, 8-15, 23-19--into a familiar 10-14, 22-18, 11-15, 18-11, 8-15, 26-22 landing, shown in a later series. D) White has a good alternative here in the 22-18 exchange, after which there are two logical routes in 7-11 or 8-11....
E) 8-11 has been considered doubtful, but we regard it as sound. Cont: 22-18, 9-13, 18-9, 13-22, 25-18, 5-14, 18-9, 1-5, 9-6, 2-9, 23-18 (to improve the RT Ward draw in Kears Ency, p. 277,Var. 74.) *10-14 ( Ryan`s idea, to correct NW Banks` 9-14 losing exchange.) 27-23, 7-10, 30-26, 3-7, 26-22, 9-13, 18-9, 5-14, 22-18, 14-17, 21-14, 10-17, as reached by WF Ryan vs. M. Tinsley, in the 1950 Paxton Nat. Ty; which has transposed into a 10-14, 22-17, 14-18 defence given by Ryan in his MEC page 106, Note F at end. The Ryan-Tinsley continuation: 18-14, 11-16, 29-25, 17-21, 25-22, 21-25, 22-18, 25-30, 14-9, 30-25, 18-14, 25-22, 9-6,7-11, 14-10, 13-17, 10-7, 17-21, 6-2, 21-25, 2-6, 25-30, 6-10, 30-26, 10-6, 11-15 etc. Drawn. F) Regarded as the proper route. If 30-26, 11-15, 32-28 ( not 17-13, Red best-Oldbury-Pirie.) 15-24 28-19, 8-11, 22-8, 3-8, 17-13, 2-6, 27-24, ( or 18-15, 11-18, 26-22, *8-11 etc. draws. H. Carr.)11-15, 18-11, 8-15, 25-22, 15-18, 22-15 and 12-16 etc. Draws, V. Davis... G) But now 30-26 is a good alternative, then 1-6, 32-28, and the 14-18 exchanges, followed with the 25-22 follow-up to a draw. W. Hellman vs. Asa Long from the Denny run-up. See "W.C.C." Game 87... H) 14-17, 13-6 etc. would be a serious positional error with the piece on square 3 advanced. I) To prevent 11-16. which 22-18 would allow. J) Cont: 18-23, which is the key move in this formation; taken by K. Grover vs. M. Tinsley in the 1950 Paxton Nat. Ty, after which 31-27, 6-10, 27-18, 10-17, 25-21, 17-22, 18-14, 11-16, 14-9,16-23, 30-25 led to a clean draw; later by Basil Case vs. W. Hellman in their 1951 match. See `A.B.C.`Game 41...Maurice Chamblee was rightly acknowledged as one of the finest posted players in the world, but when reaching this position vs. Walter Hellman in their 1951 title match, he seemed unaware of the Grover-Tinsley draw, and adopted the precarious 6-10, (instead of 18-23 ) perhaps banking on the 25-21 reply. However, after the precise 32-27, 10-17, 25-22 18-25, 30-14, the Red position became difficult. Cont: 11-16, 27-23, 16-20, 29-25, 20-27, 31-24, 7-11, 13-9, 2-7, 9-6, 11-16, 24-20, 7-10, 14-7, 5-9, 20-11, 8-24--certainly an ending with problems due to the backward single corner pieces. A draw seems to still exist after 6-2, 4-8, 2-6 9-13, 6-10, 8-11, 7-3, 24-28 (13-17 might have been started.) 3-8, 11-16, 10-15, 28-32, 25-21 32-28, 15-19, 16-20? (Abe Mantell later published a draw by crowning first; 28-32, 19-24, 32-28, 24-27, 28-32, 27-31, then 16-20 works in time to clear.) 8-11, 20-24, 11-15,24-27 then White can crown the additional piece with 23-18, 18-14, etc. and a fine ending win by the Gary world title-holder The majority of the great masters in both Chess and checkers have achieved prominence before their twenty-first birthday, then reach the height of their powers in their thirty’s. In that respect, the game is similar to a language-to learn it well, one must start early..
OPENING N0. 28. 9-14, 22-17, 11-15. 9-14, 22-17, 11-15(A), 25-22(B), 8-11(C), 17-13(D) 11-16(E), 24-19(F), 15-24, 28-19, 4-8(G), 22-18(H) 8-11 18-9, 5- 14, 29-25, 11-15(1), 25-22, 15-24, 27-11, 7-16(J) FORMS DIAGRAM
A) With 22-18 not committed, Red temporarily seizes the centre, with virtually an even opening. B) Best. 23-19 permits many strong GAYP openings, such as the Fife, Whilter, Glasgow, etc. See 11-15, 23-19, 9-14, 22-17 in a later series.... Also, if the premature 17-13, Red secures a powerful dyke Formation; here with the important strong backing, after the 15-19 exchanges. One continuation: 25-22, 6-10, 27-24, 10-15, 22-17, 7-10, 29-25, 8-11, then 25-22, suggested by A.J. Heffner, to improve RT Ward's doubtful 32-27 vs. Jesse Hanson, in the 2nd I.M. Game 424...After 25-22, 4-8 [not 14-18, 26-23] 26-23, 19-26, 30-23, 2-6, 24-19, 15-24, 28-19,11-15,19-16, (if 32-28 etc; a losing position shown in Master-Play, page 374, Var. J. colt 1 at 15th.) then 15-18* C sent to the writer by the late Tony Gursky, 1949 Ill. champion, to correct Heffner's 8-12 draw (no mean feat!) given in the 2nd I.M.book, page 405, Note B at 12th.] 22-15, 10-26,17-10, 6-15, 31-22, then 15-18, 22-15, and 8-11 etc. wins with the move... C) This, or the popular 15-19 Double-Corner Dyke; a matter of personal preference.15-19, 24-15, 10-19, 23-16, 12-19, 17-10, 6-15, then the usual 21-17 with well-analysed draws. However, should White become over aggressive with the rarely seen Shearer 30-25 (with the idea of the exchange next and isolate Red's square 19 piece) the defender assumes command with 5-9, 22-18,15-22, 25-18 and 7-10. With the attack vanished, White should concede the draw with 29-25, or the immediate 18-14 break. If he refuses, serious trouble is at hand:
D) The restrictive way, as 23-19 once again lets Red have the choice of a Glasgow, Souter, or a secondary Old 14th E) Now into the Pioneer variations; a stock-in-trade formation with all exponents from Class on up to grand-master level. F) Or 29-25, 16-20, 24-19, 15-24, 28-19, 4-8,22-18, 8-11, 18-9, 5-14, 25-22, 11-15,( also the often-seen 11-16, 22-17, 7-11, 26-22, 11-15,and 23-18 etc; drawing variation.] 19-16, 12-19, 23-16, 15-19, 22-18 ( if 22-17, then 10-15 first,17-10, 7-14, 16-11, 19-24, 26-23, 24-28, then 31-26 or 30-25- one of the key Pioneer draws.)14-23, 27-18, 19-24, 26-22, 6-9, 13-6, 2-9, 31-26, 10-14, 16-12 (16-11 pp draw.) 14-23, 26-19, 9-14 19-15, 1-6, 30-26, 14-18, then the pretty 15-10!, 6-15, 12-8, 3-12, 32-28 etc. HL Cravens vs. DonLafferty 1977 So. Ty. Draw. G) Typical Pioneer formations, with both sides operating along the long square 4 to 29 diagonal. H) Declining the centre with 22-17 allows the Heffner attack with 16-20, 29-25, 14-18!, 23-14, 8-11, 26-23, 11-15, 32-28 etc; then 5-9, 14-5 & 10-14 with the advantage-Heffner-Hynd, 1st I.M. I) Red is content to accept the draw. If 16-20, the play reverts to note F with more scope for White. J) Cont.: 22-18, and a choice of two:
Supplementary play: 9-14, 22-17, 11-15, 25-22, 8-11, 29-25(A), 11-16,23-18, 14-23, 27-11, 16-19(B), 24-15, 10-19, 22-18, 7-16, 25-22, 3-7(C), 18-14(D), 4-8, 22-18 8-ll(E), 17-13, 19-23, 26-19, 16-23, 28-24, 11-15, 18-11, 7-16, 24-20, 16-19, 31-27, 23-26, 30-16,12-19, 13-9, 6-13, 20-16-A Ryan-Weslow 1926 match game from a different order of moves.
Correction to above play Note F, line 5, @5th: If 19-24 first (instead of the better 10-15) see Opening No 133, in Pt. 7.
OPENING NO 29. 9-14, 22-17, 11-16 9-14, 22-17, 11-16(A), 25-22(B), 8-11(C), 22-18,16-20(D), 18-9, 5-14, 24-19(E), 11-15(F), 19-16(G) 12-19, 23-16, 4-8, 29-25, 6-9(H), 17-13, 2-6, 26-23(I) FORMS DIAGRAM
A) There is little difference in playing strength between this and the previous opening, although here White gets 22-18 in first. B) 24-19, 8-11, 25-22, 11-15, 17-13, 15-24, 28-19,4-8 returns to Opening No 28.. C) Again, the first side has the Double-Corner Dvke variation, as in the preceding opening, Note C, and has been favoured by Marion Tinsley. After the 16-19 break, then 21-17, 5-9, 27-24, 1-6(this has become popular since used by Halter Hellman vs. WF Ryan, in their 1949 match; & later by Gene Frazier vs. Hellman in the 1967 match, instead of the older 2-6 Stewart-Banks1922 defence.) 22-18, 15-22, 24-15, 7-10, (instead of 9-13 in the above-noted matches,which permits Hellman's 32-27 cook vs. Frazier) 30-25, 10-19, 25-18, then 6-10 is back into the Quinlivin draw in M.P.page 88, Var. R. Cont: 32-27 (instead of the 18-14 break pp) 8-11, now 18-14, 9-18, 27-23, 18-27, 31-6, 2-9, 17-13, 9-14, 13-9, 14-17, 9-6, 11-15, 6-2, 15-18, 29-25, 4-8, 25-21, 18-22 etc. Drawn. Tinsley vs.Fuller, 1976 Fla. Open. D) 5-9 is a bad positional error in these Pioneer formations; here met with 26-22, 16-20, 17-13, 4-8, 24-19, and an ancient win by J.Drummond. See M.P. page 112, Var. 11... E) Here 29-25, 11-15, 25-22, 7-11 is one of the key formations in this opening. Since it contains considerable play, it will be treated under the 11-16, 22-18, 8-11 opening.. F) Or 4-8 first, but usually resulting in the same position. G) Considered more aggressive then 29-25, 15-24, 28-19, then 4-8 and another standard line. See Opening No 108 trunk H) The 20-24 exchange (also reached from a Mugridge-Wyllie Bristol, 1882, as noted by D.E. Oldbury.) Offers White more winning opportunities. Cont: 26-23 (a good order of moves, varying from 25-22 in Reisnan's Pioneer,used by Wyllie; later by Oldbury vs. Huggins, 1961 match.) 7-11* ( forced, as sinking 24-28 proves fatal after 25-22, 6-9, 17-13, then 10-15 etc; to a WW-Mupridge-Wyllie- Gould's Matches, page192. Instead of 10-15, other ways lead to the same result:
Cont: 8-11 ( Reisman's Pioneer notes that 8-12 loses by the Lieber cook after 30-26, 12-19, 23-16, then notes that 1-5 fails after the 21-17 shot.However, in view of the Marshall-Oldbury 1963 Br. ty. game, this ending may still admit of a draw.) 31-26, 1-5* (as 15-19, 16-12 to a WW-Banks-Tinsley, 1952.) 28-24, then the 14-17 exchanges, shown to draw by John Alexander...
OPENING NO. 30. 9-14, 22-18, 5-9 9-14, 22-18(A), 5-9(B), 25-22(C), 11-16(D), 18-15(E), 10-19, 24-15, 16-19(F), 23-16, 12-19, 22-17(G), 8-12(H), 17-10, 7-14, 27-24(I), 4-8 32-27, 3-7, 24-20(J) FORMS DIAGRAM
A) The best of the six possible White replies against the Double Corner opening. B) And in return, the strongest of the five options; allowing the bind, but protecting the vulnerable double corner. 6-9 is not shown here, as it is formed from the 10-14, 22-18, 6-10 card. C) 24-19 and 24-20 are treated in the later openings, #38 and #41. A rarely seen variation is on the 18-15 2x2; Willie Ryan's hazardous "Bronx Express" that many attempted to derail D) The preferred approach, as the 11-15 exchange transposes into Opening No 32 E) The distinctive variation of this opening. Other replies in 24-20, 24-19 and 29-25 allow Red an even, or better, position, and are seldom seen in expert practice. F) The restrictive Shearer defence, favored by Marion Tinsley, and also used in conjunction with 12-16, 23-18, 16-19, and 11-16, 22-18,16-19-See the Banks-Tinsley 1952 match book, G.1. 7-10 instead is perhaps more common, but not necessarily better. Cont: 27-24, 10-19, 24-15, 2-7 (The Robt. Stewart-R. Jordan variation, away from the customary 16-19.) 31-27, 8-11, 15-8, 4-11, 22-17 t not 28-24, 6-10, 29-25, 16-20,22-18, 10-15, 25-22, 7-10-a R.W. by A. Dossett.' 6-10, 23-19 (or 17-13, 10-15 etc. the Hugh Henderson-LC Ginsberg 3rd A.Ty. draw.) 16-23, 26-19, 11-16 (White can never get in 17-13 with effect.) 27-23, 7-11, 30-25, 16-20, 17-13 and 3-7 etc 14-18 drawn. EF Hunt vs JT Bradford, 1933 Nashville match... G) White has nothing better, as 27-24 may be met with either 9-13 or 8-12. H) The published continuation, although 9-13 also seems sound, as used by Harold Freyer vs. Marion Tinsley in their 1958 NYC match: 9-13, 17-10 7-14, 27-24, 3-7, 32-27, Instead of 32-27, White also has 29-25. See BC Pt. 7, p. 44, supplementary.) 1-5, 29-25, 14-18, 26-23 19-26, 30-14, 6-1G, 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 etc. Dr. I) If 29-25, then 9-13, 26-22, and 14-18 has been shown to draw by W.L. Taylor. But if Red delays with 4-8 (instead of 9-13) White may press with 26-22, 9-13, 22-18, 14-23, 27-18, 3-7, 25-22, 7-11, 31-27, 19-23, 27-24, 2-7, 24-19 6-9, 21-17, 11-16, 17-14,13-17, 22-6, 1-17, 18-14 7-11, 28-24!, 11-18, 24-20, 8-11, 19-15 a fine ww- R. Yarbra over S. Weslow, in the 1969 Hayes mail ty. J) Cont: 9-13, 20-16, (or the M.P.26-22, 14-18 30-26 etc. draw.)14-18, 29-25, 1-5, 27-24,13-17, 21-14, 7-10 etc. the Tinsley-Banks 1952 match dr. Supplementary play 9-14, 22-18, 5-9, 25-22, 11-16, 18-15, 10-19, 24-15, 7-10, 27-24, 10-19, 24-15, 16-19, 23-16, 12-19, 22-17, 14-18, 17-13, 9-14, 29-25, 8-12, 31-27,12-16, C if 4-8, then 27-24 draws; not 26-22, 12-16, 27-24, 19-23 etc. RW- LW Taylor v. HL Freeman.] 27-24, (or 15-11, 16-20 to draw.) 16-20, 26-22, 20-27, 32-16, 18-23, 22-18, then *4-8, 18-9, 8-11 is the Jordan-Denvir draw; not 23-27, 18-9, 27-31, 25-22, 31-27, 15-11, 27-23, 16-12, 3-7, 12-8, 7-16, 8-3 etc. to a WW- LW Taylor vs. B. Case, 1948 Nat. Ty...
OPENING NO. 31. 9-14, 22-18, 10-15. 9-14, 22-18, 10-15(A), 18-9, 5-14, 25-22(B) 7-10(C) 29-25(D), 3-7(E), 22-17(F), 11-16, 25-22(G), 16-19(H), 23-16, 12-19, 17-13, 8-12(I), 22-18(J), 14-23, 27-11, 7-16, 24-15, 10-19(K) FORMS DIAGRAM
A) Partially opens the defender's double corner; a target of numerous attacks in one of the liveliest of the Double Corners. B) The natural way and highly favoured. Other attempts to capitalise on the weakness with 26-22 or 23-18 will be shown under the 10-15, 23-18,9-14 opening in a later series.. C) Everett Fuller is one of the few masters to favour the 15-19 defence, as shown in Ryan's MEC with disfavour. See Fuller-Lafferty, 1976 Nat.Ty. for an excellent example of this variation, which cuts down the White range of attacks. D) Awaiting developments. White has a wide choice in 24-20, 22-17, 23-19, and 30-25 as follows:
E) Perhaps forced. If 6-9 (or 11-16, and White takes command with 24-19, 15-24, 28-19, 6-9, 22-18, 8-11, 26-22, 2-6, 18-15 etc.WW-ECB G.5592) 22-17, 9-13, 25-22, 3-7, 23-18, 14-23, 27-18, 11-16 ( or 12-16, 24-20, 16-19, 17-14, 10-17,21-14 8-12, 14-9, 12-16, 18-14, 4-8, 32-27, 1-6, 30-25 WW- Langdon-Hellman 1972 So. Ty.) 18-11, 8-15,24-20, 16-19, 17-14, 10-17, 21-14, 4-8, 32-27, 1-5, 27-24, 2-6, 20-16 etc.WW- H. Anderson vs.W. Hellman, 1958 N. Ty...... F) 24-20,6-9*, 28-24, 9-13, 23-19, 1-6, 26-23,6-9,( or 15-18, 22-15, 11-18--also reached from several Edinburgh lines- 20-16 best, forcing 8-11*(as 13-17, 30-26 WW) then 24-20, 11-15, 16-11 etc Hellman-Lafferty, 1972 Lakeside draw.) 23-18,14-23, 27-18, an important landing. Cont: 11-16, 18-11, 8-15, 20-11, 7-23, 31-27, then 23-26*,30-23, and the key 2-7*, 21-17, 7-11 will draw, as in the Hellman-Ryan 1949 match. 'WCC'G. 7 G) Or the deceptive Basil Case cook with the 3-19 exchance, to press against the elbow.Cont: 16-23, 26-19, 7-11, 25-22, 1-5,( if 6-9, 17-13 14-18 etc; 21-17 White should win.) 27-23,11-16*( as 6-9 lost after 17-13, 11-16, 13-6, 2-9, then White's king-row pieces all emerge--32-27,16-20, 31-26, 9-13, 30-25, 5-9, 19-16, 12-19, 23-16,14-18, 26-23, 9-14, 16-11, 8-12 and 23-19 ties them up. WW. Bobby Martin vs. B.Case, 1953 match) 17-13, 16-20, 30-26, 20-27, 31-24-here 8-11 will lose after 24-20, but EF Hunt discovered his excellent 2-7* 'counter-cook' as used to draw vs. Case in the 1962 Nat. Ty.... H) Leading into a landing extensively analysed by the late grand-masters; Walter Hellman, and Maurice Chamblee.. I) If not forced, then surely best. Other replies in 1-5 or 14-18 should be avoided:
J) Other replies in 24-20, 27-23, and 22-17 have been shown to draw by C. Cantor in ECB analysis. K) Cont. 26-22, 4-8, 22-18, 16-20, 21-17, 12-16, 31-27 (or 17-14, 1-5, 30-25, 8-12, 25-22, 6-9 etc-or 22-17, 9-13, 32-27, 13-22 27-24 etc to draw-Chamberlain-Vestal, Sa. World mail ty.) 8-12, 17-14, 19-24 (1-5 easier. M.Tinsley ) etc 14-9, 12-16, 18-14, 1-5*, 27-18, 6-10 Draws.
OPENING NO. 32. 9-14, 22-18, 11-15. 9-14, 22-18, 11-15(A), 18-11(B), 8-15, 25-22(C), 5-9(D), 24-20(E), 7-11(F), 22-17(G), 4-8(H), 17-13(I), 1-5(J), 28-24(K), 12-16(L), 29-25(M), 8-12(N), 25-22, 3-7, 21-17, 14-21(O) FORMS DIAGRAM
A) White has fewer attacks against this, than in Opening No 31; in line with the proven theory that 11-15 (in opening play) is superior to 10-15. B) If 18-9, 5-14, there is nothing better then 25-22, (If 23-19 (instead of 25-22 then 8-11, 25-22, 4-8 (to improve 11-16, 29-25xW. best-Fortman v. Mourning) 22-17, 15-18, 17-13, & 18-22 with Red best ( M. Tinsley ).....And 15-19 etc forms the following opening 33 at Note C. C) Again the natural continuation. 23-18 is quite playable, but lacks the strength of the text, and is usually seen from 11-15, 23-18, 9-14, 18-11, 8-15, and 22-18, which will be shown under this ballot in a later series.. D) The proper development. 6-9 is markedly weak, from a 10-14, 22-18, 6-10, 25-22, 11-15 line; also, 7-11 is inappropriate, as there is no immediate White threat here; cons: 22-17, 5-9, and White is a move ahead to secure the cramp with 17-13, 1-5, 23-19, 4-8, 27-23, 3-7, 32-27, 14-18, 23-14, 9-18, 21-17, 18-23, 27-18, 15-22, then 26-23 to a W.W. as in JB Hanson-B. Case match... E) White now commits himself to the single cornerside attack. There are two additional lines of merit in:
F) With 24-20 played, the defence covers up, as 3-8 in not playable after the 20-16 exchange... G) Considered strongest. If 28-24, (or 29-25, 9-13, 28-24, 4-8, 32-28, 2-7, 23-19 can be reached from a 6-9 Edinburgh line, but not difficult.) 4-8, 23-19, 9-13, 22-17 etc. draws; also from a 10-14, 24-20, 7-10 variation, as in Ryans HEC p.2-5, Note E.... G) If 9-13, as in Chamblee-Hellman, 1951 match, White has two disturbing attacks:
I) If 28-24, Red can work in 12-16, as analysed by NW Banks many years ago. However, in a 1939 exhibition at Birmingham, Ala. Hr. Banks passed this up with the suspicious 2-7 instead, vs. L Taylor. Cont. 23-19, 15-18, 17-13, 18-23, 27-18, 14-23, 25-22, 10-14, 22-17, 7-10, 29-25, 3-7, 25-22, 23-27! 32-23, 11-15, 22-18, 15-22, 19-15,10-28, 17-3, 28-32, 21-17, 32-28, 23-18, 28-24, 17-14, 24-19, 14-5, 19-23, then 18-14 to a draw; however. Hr. Taylor later pointed out that White has 13-9 at the last move, and a probable win Going back to line one of this note, after 28-24, 12-16, 17-13 (not the premature 32-28, 8-12,29-25,9-13, 25-22, 3-7, 24-19 etc. and 6-9 R.W.) 8-12, 29-25, 3-7, 32-28 and the Banks' line mentioned earlier. See 'C C.'page 391, col. 7...Instead of 32-28 at the last move, White might try the pitch with 24-19, 15-24, then 25-22, 1-5, 32-28, 16-19, 23-16, 12-19, 22-17, 14-18, 27-23, 18-27, 17-14, 10-17, 21-14, 9-18, 26-23, 19-26, 31-8, 7-10, 28-19, 10-14, 19-16, 14-18 etc. a GW Bass vs. Roy Huntley 1938 mail game draw; perhaps unpublished. J) At one time thought forced, but later analysis by Basil Case proved that 3-7 is also sound after 28-24, 15-19* (improving 1-5, 23-19, 15-18,29-25, 18-23, etc and 25-22 to a WW-Cameron-Hellman, in the 3rd NCA N.Ty; 1946.) 24-15, 10-19, 23-16,12-19, 29-25, 1-5, 26-22.This had been previously thought to lose after 19-24, but Case's fine 6-10* draws.See Hellman-Frazier, 1967 match, Game 4.. K) 29-25 loses the initiative after 3-7, 28-24,14-18, 23-14, 9-18, 21-17, 12-16, 26-23, 8-12, 23-14, 16-19, 30-26, 19-28, then 26-23* draws as published by E.J. Rees. L) Vital, as 3-7 lets in the 23-19 grip, and theCameron-Hellman win of Note J. In this particular opening, and line of play, precise timing is required, with one move out of line proving fatal, as here, and in the preceding notes. Memory alone often proves faulty in respect to the correct order of moves, but an understanding of the ideas involved shown here greatly assists in cross-board play.... M) For example, if White delays with 32-28,( and the loss of time.) then 8-12, 30-25, (if 29-25, 3-7) 3-7, 25-22, 14-17, 21-14, 10-17*!, 24-19, 15-24, 28-19, 7-10, 27-24, 9-14, 22-18, 5-9, 31-27, 17-22, 26-17, 14-21, 18-15 etc. 9-14 RN-EF Hunt-D. Lafferty 1962 practice... N) The power of 2-7 is only a mirage (playing for 23-19, 16-23, 26-19, then 14-18.) after Marion Tinsley sent 32-28* to the writer many years ago. Cont: 14-18, ( if 8-12, then Tinsley's crushing 21-17 pitch, and the 24-19 exchange, running Red out of moves.) 23-14, 10-17 ( 9-18 has also been shown as a loss by J. McGill.) 21-14, 9-18, then the excellent 27-23* pitch that binds the defender’s single corner. 18-27, 24-19, 15-24, 28-12, 27-32, 31-27, 32-23, 26-19, 5-9, 19-16 etc; to a winning White ending. Arza Fogle vs. H. Boucher, in the 4th USA-GB mail match, from a 10-14, 22-18, 6-10 opening. See the 'E.D.J. 'G. 126, 3/65..... O) Cont: 23-19, 16-23, 26-19 a splendid sacrifice once missed by A.J. Heffner in the 2nd INT match, game 222; offering 23-18 or 22-18 instead... After 26-19, Red must tread cautiously with 9-14, 22-17, 5-9* (both 15-18 and 11-16 lose.) 27-23, 15-18, 32-28, 18-27, 19-16, 12-19, 24-8, 27-32, then 8-3 and a promising White ending. However, after 7-11, 3-8, 11-15, 20-16, 14-18, 16-12, 18-23, 8-11, 15-18, 12-8, 18-22,8-3 then Hellman escaped gracefully vs. Chamblee in their 1951 match with 23-26, 30-23, 9-14, 23-19 and 21-25 etc. clearing the position.... Supplementary Play: 9-14, 22-18, 11-15, 18-11,8-15, 25-22, 5-9, 22-17, 4-8, 23-19, 8-11, 17-13, 14-18, 24-20(A), 15-24, 28-19, 11-16, 20-11,7-23 26-19, 9-14, 29-25(B), 10-15(C), 19-10, 6-15, 30-26, 12-16, 13-9, 3-7, 26-22, 7-11, 9-5, 2-6, 31-26, 6-9, 22-17, 16-19, 17-10, 18-23 etc; to a draw. Roy Huntley vs. GW Bass, mail game.
OPENING NO. 33. 9-14, 22-18, 11-16 9-14, 22-18, 11-16(A), 18-9, 5-14, 25-22(B), 16-19(C), 23-16, 12-19, 24-15, 10-19, 22-17(D), 6-10(E), 27-24(F), 2-6(G), 24-15, 10-19, 17-10, 7-14, 29-25(H) FORMS DIAGRAM
A) Abandons the centre, and allows White three attacks. But with 9-14 played as an opening move, none of these are over-powering. B) 24-19 will be covered in Opening No 40. Here, the 23-19 break opens the game, but is stronger than first appears ( bearing out Ryan's prophecy in his MEC back in 1943 ) as it removes the square 6 piece; in addition to square 5, and was used with success by Asa Long vs. Walter Hellman in their 1962 match, Cont. 24-19 (Long's improvement over the usual 25-22 Robertson dr.) then 8-11, 26-23, 11-15, 28-24, 1-5, 30-26, 7-11, 26-22, and both 3-7 and 6-9 draw. See Hellman-Long, and later, Hellman-Frazier, 1967....Instead of 11-15 after 24-19, the 11-16 alternative might be considered doubtful in view of the following: 11-16, 25-22, 4-8, 29-25, 8-11, 22-18, 2-6, 18-14, 10-17 21-14, 13-17, 31-26, 16-20, 25-22, 17-21, 22-17, 11-16, 26-22, 7-10, 14-7, 3-10, 22-18, 6-9, 17-13,1-6, 18-15, 20-24, 15-11, 24-27, 11-7, 27-31, 7-2, 10-14, 2-7, 31-27--a position reached by Clem Crawford ( Red ) vs. Marion Tinsley, (Wh.) in the 1974 Lakeside ty. White seems to win after the 7-11 exchange, however, Tinsley pitched 23-18! 14-23, 19-15, after which Hr. Crawford escaped very gracefully with 27-31, 7-10, 23-26!, 10-1, then 9-14, 30-23 and 31-26 to draw...... C) As White threatens 22-18 next against both 8-11 or 16-20, the text is thought forced. Al-though, from 9-14, 22-18, 11-15, 18-9, 5-14, 25-22 then 8-11 is playable, as after 29-25, 3-8 transposes into Opening No 31 at Note E. D) Although Red has control of the key 14 and 19 squares, his lack of sufficient back-up pieces ( in contrast to Opening No 28,Note B.) allow White to press. E) 7-10 is no doubt sound, but after 29-25 ( declining 27-24, 2-7 etc as in trunk.) 8-11, 27-23, 11-16, 31-27, 4-8, 25-22, 8-12, 17-13, 3-7, then 22-17 and into an inferior Blk. Dyke formation, as in M. P. page 360, Var. V. After 1-5, 30-25,14-18, 23-14, 6-9, 13-6, 2-18, White has the fine 28-24 pitch, then 26-23, and into the 6 hour marathon Hellman-Tinsley game in the '56 Nat. Ty. F) But now, if 29-25, the defender has better resources with 7-10 not committed. Cont. 8-11, 25-22, 4-8 ( best; if 11-15-Huggins-Fortman mail match, White followed with 17-13 and into a D.C. Dyke: missing the proper 27-23 instead, then 4-8, 23-16 8-12, 17-13, 12-19, and 13-9, although the Red position seems sound, as analysed by Mr.Huggins) 17-13,(Instead of 17-13, White has the Tinsley cook with 22-18 x as played vs. Asa A. Long, 1981 match. See "CTTW" and "WTC" for comments.) 2-6, 27-23, 8-12, 23-16, 12-19, 22-17, 11-15, 31-27, 7-11, 27-24 then Red must wait w/1-5*, as in Fortman-Huggins, 1964 world title mail match; not 3-8 into the famed 'Tescheleit' Win--see Boland's Famous Positions, p. 188--Case defeating Taylor in the 1954 So. Ty.... G) The 10-15 defence favoured by Derek Oldbury, (see 01dbury-Tinsley, 1958 match) gives White additional attacks, but seems to stand. However, when Don Lafferty ventured the line against Oldbury in the 1974 Nat. Ty, he came to griefs10-15, 17-10, 7-14, 29-25, 3-7 ( this might be held back with 8-11 first, then 24-20, and 1-6, as in Whiting- Fortman-GB-US mail match.) 24-20, 1-6, 32-27, 6-10, 27-24, 8-11, 25-22, 2-6, 22-17, 14-18, 17-14, 10-17, 21-14, 4-8, 30-25, 18-23, 26-22, 23-26, 22-17, 26-30, 25-21, 6-10! 4-9, 30-25, 9-5-- a position once reached in analysis by Jeff Clayton, and sent to Paul Thompson as a 'probable' WW. The latter later decided that Red might draw. Cont. 19-23, 5-1, 25-22, 17-13, then the 22-17 exchange, which Thompson had based his hopes on, may fail in view of 1-6, 23-26 ( Oldbury had originally analysed 17-21* to escape, but after 6-2, 8-12, 13-9, 15-18 24-19, 18-22, and Willie Stacey's 2-6* wins, instead of the Oldbury 19-15 draw. Conts 22-25, 9-5 25-29, 5-1, 29-25, 1-5, 25-22, 5-9, 23-26, and the 31-27, 27-24 idea to a WW. ) 31-22, 17-26, 6-9, 15-19, 24-15, 11-18 and 20-16! to a fine WW Lafferty-Oldbury, 1974........ H) Cont: 8-11, 25-22, and three defences, with the unnecessary 11-15 in #1 the more trying.
OPENING NO 34. 9-14, 23-18, 14-23. 9-14, 23-18(A), 14-23, 27-18(B), 12-16(C), 18-14(D) 10-17, 21-14, 6-9(E), 32-27(F), 9-18, 22-15, 11-18, 26-23, 8-11(G), 23-14, 11-15, 30-26(H), 1-6, 26-23(I) FORMS DIAGRAM
A) The infamous Double-Cross!! This violent disruption of the White centre is perhaps the nearest to an outright opening loss contained in the present three-move deck. The draw indeed hangs on gossamer threads.... B) If 26-19, 11-16 (neglected by Alexander,Tescheleit, and Churchill!) 27-23, 16-20, 32-27, 8-1130-26, 11-16, 22-18, ( 19-15 has been shown to lose by E. Frazier, in ECB p. 4999.) 10-14*, (to improve 5-9-Lawson-Banks, 4th A. Ty. draw; G. 207 ) 18-9, 5-14, 19-15, 4-8, 25-22, 16-19, 23-16,12-19, 22-17, 14-18, 17-14, 7-11, 29-25, 11-16 White resigned.M. Tinsley over M. Loew, in 1970 practice play.It is doubtful if White's play can be improved; one of the earliest opening losses.... C) Perhaps the prime attack, although both 5-9 and 11-15 produce steam-rollers that may only be refuted with most exacting play. Space does not allow a detailed analysis, but we are giving a key variation once sent to the writer by the late Walter Hellman. See the ACF I-D mail books for much fine play on these lines. 5-9, 26-23, 11-15, 18-11, 8-15, 22-18, 15-22, 25-18, 4-8, 29-25, 8-11, 32-27 ( Hellman's defence, to ease the published 25-22, 11-16, 24-19, 7-11, 27-24, 16-20, 31-26 etc; as in the Huggins-Weslow mail matches, with difficult White endings ) 10-14, (if 11-16, 30-26, 10-14, 24-19,(X) 7-10, 27-24, then 10-15 may be necessary to draw, as 16-20 instead leaves White powerful after 31-27.?-(X1) W.H.] 18-15, 11-18, 21-17, 14-21,23-5, 7-11, 25-22, 6- 10, 27-23, 3-7, 24-19, 11-16, 28-24, 16-20, 3-18, 2C-27, 31-24, 7-11, 24-20, 2-6, then 19-6, 12-19, and l8-14, as sent by Hellman in 1970.Note that this is the same draw as Op.39, Note G. X) Instead of 24-19 as given. White has Tinsley`s 18-15* to draw. X1 after 31-27, Red wins with 2-7, 25-22 and 12-16! 19-12 7-1l, 24-19, 10-15 x 28-24, 1-5, 21-17,x 23-19, 21-25 x 25- 30- M. Tinsley; correcting Hellman`s proposed draw. D) White has a number of illogical ways (26-23, 32-27, 24-20, 21-17, and 22-17 ) but analysis seems to prove the text as White's sole means of salvation. E) As proven in other openings, the attacker must strike before the opportunity cools, since 11-15, 16-20, or 6-10 ease the pressure. F) White must now face up to a trying decision; this, or the 14-10 2x2--both admitting of treacherous endings as a later result of the stranded right side pieces on 12, 20, and 32. . We consider the text confines the attack to just two main variations, as opposed to the half-dozen after 14 -10, and therefore, the best of a bad bargain...After 14-10, 7-14, 22-18, 14-23, 26-12, 11-15, 25-22, 8-11, 24-19 ( Edwin Hunt. when preparing for the 1962 Nat Ty, remarked to the writer that if he found this exchange unsound, and that 29-25 instead was forced--allowing 11-16--then he would abandon this in favour of the trunk line.] 15-24 28-10, 1-6, ( just one of three major lines, as both 4-8 and 11-16 contain much play.] 22-18, 6-10 29-25, 10-14, (again, Red has power lines with 2-7, or 4-8; the last, a notable Lewis-Waterhouse 6th A.ty.game, then 25-22, 9-13, 31-27*, 2-6, or M.Tinsley's excellent 11-16.) here the defence has the 19-15 exchanges, as once suggested by M. Chamblee. We do not have his play, but 31-27, 2-6, 27-18, 6-10, 32-27, 9-13, 27-23, 5-9 and 23-19 draws cleanly. Instead of 19-15, if 31-27, 14-23, 27-18, Red secures a fine ending with 11-16, 19-15, 16-19, 15-10, 9-14, 18-9,5-14 25-22, 4-8, 30-25, 8-11, 25-21, 19-24, 22-17, 14-18 then a choice between 17-13 or 17-14; the latter suggested by Edwin Hunt to force Red into committing the early 11-15.Cont: 17-14, 18-23 21-17, 11-15 ( against 17-13, this can be delayed; 18-23, 10-6, 2-9, 13-6, 24-27, 6-2, 27-31, 21-17, 31-27, 17-14, 27-24, 14-10, 24-20, 2-6, then 11-15, as analyzed by M.Tinsley.) 14-9, 24-27, 17-1~, 27-31, 9-6, 2-9, 13-6, 31-27,6-2, 5-14, then 2-6 is bad after 27-24, and later crowning the extra kings. However, White has the saving 10-7 pitch, as analysed by Edwin Hunt & Don Lafferty, then 3-10, 2-7, 10-15, 32-28 (note that White cannot press, as 27-31, etc; gives Red the move to win.) 23-26, (or 15-18, 7-11, 23-26, 11-15, 26-31, 15-22, 27-23 White draws.) 7-11, 19-23, 11-18, 27-32, 18-27, 32-23, and with the two separate exchanges, White now has the move to draw with 28-24.D.L. Lafferty, 1970... G) One of the two major lines as mentioned earlier, the other with the direct J. Jack attack, as published by this fine analyst in the pages of the "Draughts Review" over 50 years ago, and one that Marion Tinsley has given careful attention to: 1-6, 23-14, 6-9, 30-26, 9-18, 26-23, 8-11, 23-14, 4-8, 25-22 C or the Roy Hunt defence with 27-23, 16-19, 24-15, 11-27, 31-24, 7-11, 25-22, 11-16, 24-20, 16-19, 14-10, 5-9, 10-6* -to improve 22-17, 9-13, 17-14 to a R.W; Marshall vs. Howe, in the 3rd USA-GB mail match...19-23, 6-1, 9-13, 1-5, 23-26, 5-9, 26-30, 22-18, 30-26, 18-14, 13-17, 14-10, 26-23, 10-6, 17-22, 6-1, 23-18,1-5 18-15, 9-14, 22-26, 29-25, 26-30, 25-21, 30-26, then 21-17 seems good enough to draw this ending, as later analyzed by Roy Hunt and Milton Apel.) 11-15, 29-25, 8-11, 25-21,` if 22-17- see the Reynolds-A. Jordan 4th A.Ty game.3 2-6, 22-17, 15-18, 24-20, 18-22, 28-24,( note that if 27-23 first, Red has the 16-19 pitch, then 22-25 etc) 22-25, 27-23, 25-30, 17-13, 30-25, 24-19, and 6-10 is the key to the power in this ending; improving 25-22 as in ECB G. 6738-V.1..Here, White a piece up, soon must return it, and has to contend with the weak trio on squares 12, 20, and 23--a trade-mark in this opening. However, the ending appears to draw, as in Guss-Colston, 1st USA-GB mail match; also "Int. Draughts & Checkers,' page 185, diagram... H) 24-20 here, or at next move, has been shown to lose... I) The notable Alf Jordan 24-20 defence was torpedoed by former U.C. champion John F. Horr, in the 4th A. Ty. (1920 ) and, as a result, the 32-27 defence ( Note F ) fell into disuse for many years... 24-20, 16-19, 27-23, 6-9, 23-16, 9-18, 28-24, C if 16-11, 7-16, 20-11, 3-7, 31-27, 7-16, 26-23, 16-20, 23-14, 15-19, 14-10, then either 5-9 or 4-8 are pp wins.] and Horr's knockout cook with 7-10 ( which toppled both Jordan &Reynolds ) after which White has several ways in 16-11, 31-27, 16-12, or the 25-22 exchange, but all have failed upon analysis. After 26-23 in trunk, Red breaks the position into a powerful ending with 15-19, 24-15, 7-10, 14-7, 3-26, 31-22, 16-19, 25-21, 4-8, then 21-17* is forced, as NW Banks' 29-25, shown in M.P. will lose after Derek Oldbury's 6-9* improvement, then 27-24 (if 22-17, 9-13, 17-14, 8-11, 14-10, 11-15, 27-24, 19-23 etc. RW.) 19-23, 24-20, 23-26, 22-18 and 26-30 etc. RW- DEO After the correct 21-17, conts 8-11, 17-13, 11-16, 27-24, 19-23, 24-19, 16-20, 22-18, 23-26, 18-15, 26-30, 19-16, 30-26, 15-11, 26-22, 11-7, 2-11, 16-7, 22-18, 7-3 18-15, 3-7, 15-19, then White starts 29-25; working down to square 17-14, to gain the 14-10 exchange, and a long draw. Hellman--Oldbury, 1965 match; a model of precise play on this opening, Supplementary play 9-14, 23-18, 14-23, 27-18,12-16, 18-14, 10-17, 21-14, 6-9, 14-10, 7-14, 22-18, 14-23, 26-12, 11-15, 25-22, 8-11, 24-19,15-24, 28-19, 11-16, 19-15* ( ( if the 31-27 exchange, EF Hunt's 2-7*, 18-15, 9-14, 29-25, then7-11* etc. R.W.) 9-14, 32-27, 16-20, 30-26, 5-9, 29-25, 9-13, 15-11, 3-7, 25-21, 7-16, 22-17,13-22, 26-10, 16-19, 27-23, 19-26, 31-22, 20-24, 22-18, 24-27, 18-15, 27-31, 15-11, 31-26, 10-7, 26-22, 7-3, 22-18, 3-7, 18-15, 12-8, 1-5, 21-17, 5-9, 17-13, 9-14, 13-9, 15-10, 8-3, 10-15 Drawn. EF Hunt tD.Lafferty(Red) vs. M. Tinsley - W. Hellman ( White) 1964 Rockford after-hours non-consultant game.
OPENING NO 35. 9-14, 23-19, 5-9 9-14, 23-19(A), 5-9(B), 27-23(C), 11-15(D), 22-18E) 15-22, 25-18, 7-11(F), 19-15(G), 10-19, 23-7(H), 14-23, 26-19, 3-10, 29-25(I), 8-11, 25-22(J), 11-15, 31-26(K), 4-8(L) FORMS DIAGRAM
A) Usually resolves into old-time GAYP openings, with the first side equal, or favoured. B) Under the two-move restriction, 11-15 was usually seen here; into Defiance, Fife, and Souter variations. See the 11-15, 23-19, 9-14 opening in a later series of these booklets. C) The most conservative way, with other moves inferior; i.e.
D) To the centre, and the important 5-9 variation of the Defiance opening. E) White should counter with this, as 24-20 is premature after 15-24, 28-19, 8-11, 22-18, 3-8, (or 11-16, 20-11, 7-16, and into a c.r. line of 10-14, 24-19, 6-10, 22-17, 9-13, 28-24 etc. then 26-22, 11-15, and 22-17 same... F) Considered better then 8-11, after which 19-15 cuts down the scope with advantage. Cont: 10-19, 24-8, 4-11, 28-24, 7-10, (if 12-16, 24-19,16-20, 31-27, 6-10, 26-22, 2-6, 19-16, 10-15, 27-24, x 29-25, 11-20, 18-2, 27-31, 23-19, 1-5*, 19-16, 20-24, 32-27, then 31-26 to a clever draw- M. Hammar vs. WF Ryan....) 29-25, 10-15, 6-10, 32-28 3-7, 24-19 etc. 1-5 to draw. Ray Fields.. G) 26-22 is the more confining way, and highly favoured. Cont: 11-15, 18-11, 8-15, 24-20, 15-24, 28-19, 4-8, 22-18, 8-11 30-26, 2-7, then White should wait with 32-28,( here to the edge, and not toward the open board with 32-27?, 10-15, 19-10, 6-22, 26-10, 7-14, 29-25, 1-6* -improves 11-15, Maine-Hamilton, in IC.C.'p.461, col.4--25-22, 6-10, 23-19, 9-13, 27-23, 11-15, 31-26- a type of ending frequently encountered. If the piece were on 30, and the Red piece on 4; then 30-25* would draw, as in a 10-15, 24-19 line- 15-24, 22-18, then Red can attack the exposed piece with 24-27, 18-9, 27-31, 26-22, 31-27,22-18, and the 10-15 exchange wins, as in J. Ferrie v.G. O'Conner; later by EF Hunt vs. J.T. Bradford, 1933 Nashville practice play.) 10-15, 19-10, 6-22, 26-10, 7-14, 23-19, (or 29-25,3-7, 25-22, 7-10, 31-27, 1-5, 27-24, 9-13, 24-19, 11-15, 28-24, 5-9, and 20-16 into the notable 'Cowan Coupe' draw.) 9-13, 29-25, 3-7, 31-27, then 7-10 etc; and into the same finish..... H) 24-15 is a serious positional error after 12-16, 29-25, 2-7, 31-27, 7-10 etc; into a RW credited to NW Banks. I) 32-27, 8-11, 27-23, 11-15, 30-26, 9-14,then19-16 is a pp draw (Bush-Markusic, 21st A.Ty.) but if 29-25 instead, then 4-8, 25-22, 15-18,etc, and 14-17 to a Red win. J. Childers vs. J. Morrison, in the 31st A. Ty; Morrison, a young Kentucky expert, finished 5th in the masters in this tourney, and has all the necessary equipment needed to reach the top in the near future. J) White may delay this with 24-2C, 11-15,30-26 15-24, 28-19, 4-8, 26-23, 8-11, 31-26, 9-14, 19-16, 12-19, 23-7, 2-11, then 25-22, 11-15,22-17, 15-19, 20-16, 14-18, 17-13, 18-23 etc; Drawn. AB Scott v. R. Stewart, 7th Sct. Ty... K) White has two alternatives; both inferior:
L) Cont: 24-20, 15-24, 28-19, 8-11, 26-23, 9-14 32-28* (as 30-26, 11-15 is the RW-Ryan-Hanson win of Note K) 11-15, 22-17, 15-24, 28-19, 6-9 17-13, 2-6, 30-26, then 10-15 etc. to a draw. WF Ryan (blindfolded) vs. Herb Richter, in a 1939 Newark, NJ exhibition... Supplementary play 9-14, 23-19, 5-9, 27-23,11-15, 22-18, 15-22, 25-18, 8-11, 19-15, etc.28-24, 12-16, 24-19, 16-20, 29-25 (31-27 best see Note F-Hammar-Ryan.) 20-24, 25-22? (19-15* will draw.) 6-10, 30-25, 1-6, 32-28, 3-8,19-16, 11-20, 28-19, 20-24, 18-15, 7-11, 22-18, 24-28 RW- B.Case vs. S. Weslow, 7th A.Ty....
OPENING NO 36. 9-14, 23-19, 11-16. 9-14, 23-19, 11-16(A), 26-23(B), 5-9(C), 22-17(D), 7-11(E), 17-13, 11-15(F), 25-22, 3-7, 29-25, 7-11, 31-26(G), 16-20(H), 19-16, 12-19, 23-7, 2-11(I) FORMS DIAGRAM
A) An opening limited in scope, with the first side slightly favoured. B) White has nothing better then this early removal of the 26-apex piece. On the two alternate lines:
C) The distinctive variation. If 16-20 (or 6-9,and into 10-14, 23-19, 11-16, 26-23, 6-10, which will be shown under the Denny run-up.) 30-26, 8-11 19-16, 12-19, 24-8, 4-11, 23-19, 6-9, 27-23, (If 22-17, 9-13, 27-23; a Kears Ency. draw.) 1-6, 32-27 9-13, 22-17, 13-22, 25-9, 6-13, 29-25, 5-9, 19-15, 10-19, 23-16, 11-15, 25-22, 9-14, then 16-11, 7-16 and 22-17 etc; to draw. M. Tinsley vs. Don Lafferty, 1973 practice.... D) The correct response and an exception to the general rule of the centre advance. With the White piece off square 26-23 in this early stage, plus the opponent's piece on 16, other replies should be avoided; i. e:
E) The usual follow-up, leading into Whilter variations, and adopted by both Tinsley and Chamblee in the 1950 Paxton Nat. Ty. However, Red has an alternative here with 8-11,24-20, 3-8, 28-24, then 11-15, 20-11, 7-16, and into an overlooked 3-8 Aryshire Lassie, used by Louis Ginsberg in two important 6th A. Ty. games vs A. Jordan ns JFHorr from 11-15, 24-20, 8-11, 28-24, 3-8, 23-19, 9-14, 26-23,( Instead of 26-23, White has 22-17,5-9, 17-13, 11-16, 20-11, 7-23, 27-11, 8-15, 32-27, 4-8, 24-19 etc. to draw; Marshall v. Oldbury, 1954 Br.ty. See "NZDR" Game 4) 5-9, 22-17, then 11-16 etc. same. Conts 24-20 ( 17-13 also draws.) 15-24, 20-11, 8-15, 27-20, 4-8, 17-13 ( if 30-26, as in Fraser's Aryshire Lassie; also by Horr vs. Ginsberg, then 15-19, 23-16, 12-19, 20-16, and 8-11 etc; White best. See Ryan's "B. L.C. ". ) 2-7, 25-22, 15-18, 22-15, 10-26, 31-22, (Heffner's suggestion, to ease 30-23, 6-10 etc and 14-18- a strong Red position- Ginsberg-Jordan 6th A.Ty. G. 335.) 8-11 30-26, 11-15, 29-25, 1-5 (or Heffner's 14-18 dr) then 22-17* is correct to draw; not 32-27, 14-17 etc to a Red win; Ryan over Rubin, in their 1935 match; the latter's only loss in this contest. F) Or 3-7 first, 25-22, then 11-15; into one of the favourite GAYP openings known as the Whilter; a Scotch word translated as an 'over-turning', producing a state of confusion; a common occurrence in many of the deceptive variations. G) 24 20, 15-24, 28-19, 11-15, 20-11, 15-24, 27-20, 8-11, 31-27, (or 30-26, 4-8, and 20-16, etc; an old Drummond draw.) 15-18, (if 15-19, 23-16, 12-19, 20-16, 4-8, 16-12, then the nice Heffner drawing shot after 2-7, 12-3, and 14-18 etc.) 22-15, 10-26, 30-23, 1-5...Here the 23-18 exchange is correct' a Heffner-Barker draw--not 23-19?--an error committed by Walter Hellman in the twilight of his career, playing Hugh Burton, in the 1972 Nat. Ty, after which 2-7, 20-16, then 14-17etc. and Wh. cannot escape.In addition to his tremendous knowledge of the 3-move ballots, Walter Hellman also knew these old GAYP openings as well, or better, then his peers, but even the greatest have not escaped making an inadvertent move in important play, H) If the solid-appearing 1-5, White has the pretty pitch with 21-17, 14-21, then 23-18, 14-23, 26-19 and is strong; once taken by Robt. Stewart vsAB Scott, in the 1st SctTy; also by Hellman from Opening No 27, Note D in this book--one of the surprise 'over-turnings' mentioned in N.F, After 26-19, Red must use caution in returning the piece or face disaster. The 9-14 exchange is perhaps the better way ( as 11-16, 18-11, 16-23 27-18, 8-15, 18-11, 9-14,22-17, 14-18, 24-19, 6-9, 13-6, 2-19, 17-13, 9-14, then 11-7, and 18-23* given to draw by Geo. Jewitt, although White has another way with 13-9--instead of 11-7--with ending chances.) 18-9, 5-14, 22-17, 6-9*, 13-6, 2-9, 25-22, 14-18*, 17-13, 18-25, 13-6, 15-18, 6-2,10-14, 2-7, 25-29, 7-16, 29-25, 16-11, 8-15, 10-19, 25-22 an eventual draw- AB Scott vs.R. Stewart. I) Cont: 26-23, 15-18, 22-15, 10-26, 30-23, 11-15, 25-22, 6-10, 13-6, 15-18, 22-15, 10-26, 6-2, and 26-31, which is the familar Anderson draw after 27-23, 20-27, and 2-7--see Kears Encv.page 243, Var. 25. It should be noted that White does not have to use the 27-23 slip, but may proceed with 2-7 instead; often taken by the late Harrah B.Reynolds, of Buffalo, N.Y; also an authority on these old-time openings. Cont: 14-18, 7-10, 18-22, 21-17, 22-25, 17-14, 25-30, 14-9, 8-11, 9-6, 11-15, 10-19, 1-10, then 19-15 to a pp draw.... Supplementary play 9-14, 23-19, 11-16, 27-23,7-11 22-17, 11-15, 25-22, 8-11, 17-13 (29-25 is Kears Ency. page 364, V.18.) 16-20 (too early; 5-9 is better, and a good Whilter-Lees Guide, Var. 23.) 19-16, 20-27, 16-7, 2-11, 31-24, 4-8, 32-27 (an excellent move.) 11-16? (Here 15-18, 22-15,11-18, 24-19, 8-11, 19-15, 10-19, 23-7, 3-10, 29-25, 12-16, 26-22 (if 26-23, 10-15 OK) 16-20, 22-15, 10-19, 25-22, 6-9, 13-6, 2-9, 30-26, 5-9, 27-23, (if 22-17, 10-15) 10-15, 23-16, 14-18, 22-17, 9-13, 17-14, 15-19, 16-11 or 14-19, then 20-24 etc; in time to draw- rlf analysis.) 24-20, 16-19,23-16, 12-19, 20-16, 8-12, 16-11, 14-18, 21-17, 18-25, 29-22, 12-16, 27-23 WW- Bobby Martin vs. L.W.Taylor--1960 Birmingham practice match... In the eleven three-move world title matches; 1934 through 1967, it is a curious fact that the 10-14, 22-17, 14-18 opening has yet to make its first appearance...
OPENING NO 37. 9-14, 23-19, 14-18. 9-14, 23-19, 14-18(A), 22-15, 11-18, 26-22(B), 7-11(C), 22-15, 11-18, 21-17(D), 3-7(E), 25-21(F) 7-11(G), 30-26(H), 11-16, 19-15(I), 10-19,24-15, 5-9(J), 17-13(K) FORMS DIAGRAM
A) One of the liveliest of openings, as a result of the early exchange into square 18, with a variety of White attacks against this vulnerable piece. Although 9-14 is superior to 10-14 as an opening move, White has more scope here than against the companion 10-14, 23-19, 14-18 ballot, as the piece on square 9 in the latter opening is a better support for the advanced square 18 man... B) The correct press, as 26-23 instead loses the initiative after 10-14 (or 6-9, 23-14, 10-17, 21-14, 9-18.) and into a 10-14, 23-19, 14-18 etc; 26-23, 9-14 line....And against the early 19-15 exchange, Red has 7-10, then 26-22, or 27-24, and a formation from 11-15, 23-18, 15-19, 24-15, 10-19, 18-14, 9-18, 22-15, 7-11 same. See the 5th USA-GB mail matches; Maine vs. Coleman.... C) The 5-9 delay leads into a loss after 22-15,7-11, 21-17, 11-18, 17-14, 10-17, and 25-22 etc; to a WW- Ray Gould vs. Basil Case, in the 11th ACA Nat.Ty; 1946---certainly not typical of Hr. Gould's usual fine opening play.... D) The sequel to the 26-22 attack, and highly favoured; partially surrounding square 18...White also has other ways in:
E) The modern defence, analysed by Tom Colston,of Glasgow, Sct, and used by W. Hellman vs. Asa Long in their 1962 match; cutting down some of the many White lines available against the followings
F) White is confined to this one major variation, as 30-26 allows 5-9, and the first side is strong. G) Avoiding 8-11, 19-15 etc; and a Note E(1) line. H) White has two additional attacks, but the draws are well in hand.
I) 26-23 (as given by B. Case in 1962 Hellman-Long match book notes) is only a mirage after 18-22, 17-14, 10-17, 21-14, then 5-9*! (a cook by either Hellman or Tinsley to improve Case's 16-20 draw.) 14-5, 6-10, and the White draws may be non-existent upon fine analysis by LW Taylor and H. Looser.. J) 16-19 may also draw here, but text is sufficient... K) Cont: 9-14 (if 16-19, 21-17, then 12-16* may draw, but 18-22 instead lets in 15-10!, 6-15,etc and 17-13-- a nice idea discovered by Keith Todd) 29-25, 6-9* ( if 16-19, 26-22 ) 13-6, 1-19, 26-22, 2-6, 22-15, 16-20, 31-26, 12-16, 26-22 and 8-11 goes through to draw. Unpublished play by W. Hellman, shown to Don Lafferty...
OPENING NO 38. 9-14, 24-19, 5-9. 9-14, 24-19(A), 5-9(B), 22-18(C), 11-15(D), 18-11 8-24, 28-19, 4-8(E), 25-22(F), 8-11, 22-18, 11-16, 29-25(G), 1-5(H), 25-22(I), 7-11, 27-24(J), 16-20, 32-28(K) FORMS DIAGRAM
A) Early duplication of moves in the Double Corner openings generally result in a rest game, although the first side held the edge in two-move play by virtue of getting 11-15 in first. See the next opening.... B) Into Double Corner or Defiance lines, with exhaustive analysis over the past 150 years. C) The usual centre response, however, White may continue the duplication with 28-24 (as 27-24 into the Defiance, as in Opening No 35.) 11-15, 22-18, 15-22, 25-18, 7-11, (if 8-11, 24-20, and 3-8 may be necessary, since the 11-16 exchange goes into the famous Moir-Ferrie "Five-Piece Smother" classic. See Ryan's "A.C." Game 119.) 26-22, 11-16, then White should allow the break-up with 24-20 (as 22-17, 16-20, 17-13, 8-11,30-26, 11-16 Red strong) 3-7 etc; and 12-16 to a draw given in Kears Enc.... D) The conservative way, although 11-16 (favoured by Ginsberg and Ryan.) is sound and deceptive. See Opening No 40, Note B.... E) Willie Ryan's 'horse-radish' variation with 9-13 is a handicap line from 9-13, 24-19, 5-9, 22-18, 11-15 etc; then 9-14---See 'Basic Checkers, Part 1 for play... F) 26-22 is inferior after 8-11, 27-24, 1-5 (a good order of moves by Derek Oldbury; also Prof. Fraser vs. T. Wiswell, as 9-13 first gives White the option of 22-17.) 22-18, now 9-13, 18-9, 5-14, 5-22, 11-15, 32-28*, (if 30-25, as in Master Play, Red declines the 15-18 2x2 with the powerful 6-9, then 22-18, (here white also has the 22-17 exchange, as suggested by N. Wexler)15-22, 25-18, 13-17*, 24-20, (if 31-25, 7-11, with the 12-16 threat & squeeze.)) 17-22, 31-27, 22-26, 18-15, 11-18, 21-17 14-21, 23-5, 26-31, 27-24, then 10-14*--to improve upon 31-26 to a long draw, as in Fraser-Wiswell-- 5-1, 31-26, 1-5, and 21-25 etc; a win by Derek Oldbury.) 7-11, 24-20, ( 30-25, 6-9 R.W. DEO) 15-24, 28-19,11-15, 22-18, 15-22, 30-25, 22-26, 31-22, 13-17, 22-13, 2-7, 20-16, 3-8, 25-22, 14-17 etc; and 19-15 to draw-Oldbury-Tinsley, 1958 match, and later by Fraser-Wiswell, 1959.... G) 18-15 leads only to trouble after 3-8, 26-22 (as 29-25, 1-5, 26-22, 14-18, 23-14, 16-23, 27-18, 10-19 is a R.W.)1-5, 22-18, 7-11, 29-25, 9-13,18-9, 5-14, Red strong, but 30-26 may slip out. H) On the two alternatives:
I) If 26-22, Red waits with 3-8, 31-26, 7-11,27-24, (not 10-15, 10-19, 22-17, 6-10 to a R. W. Gonotsky-Hoelzer, 7th A. Ty, Chgo, 1929.)16-20, 22-17, 20-27, 19-15, etc. Draws. J) Or 32-28, 16-20, 30-25, 11-16, 19-15, 10-19 22-17, 6-10, 27-24 also to a draw. K) Cont: 20-27, 31-24, 11-16, 19-15*, 10-19,24-15 16-19,23-16, 12-19, 26-23*, 19-26, 30-23, 3-7, 22-17*, 7-10, and 28-24 etc. The R. Jordan -R. Stewart draw, one of the standard lines of this opening...
OPENING NO. 39. 9-14, 24-19, 11-15. 9-14, 24-19, 11-15(A), 22-18(B), 15-24(C), 18-9, 5-14, 28-19, 8-11, 25-22(D), 11-15(E), 32-28(F), 15-24, 28-19, 4-8(G), 22-18, 1-5(H), 18-9, 5-14, 29-25(I) FORMS DIAGRAM
A) As mentioned earlier, Red secures this key square first, with the advantage. B) Or the Defiance with 27-24, which will be shown under the 11-15 opening series. The text goes into the historic CF Barker 'Stonewall' line of the 2nd Double Corner. . . White also has the 28-24 back-up variation, which may be met with 8-11 ( or 7-11 as in Levitt-Grant; 3rd I.M.) 22-18, 15-22,2 5-9, 5-14, 29-25, then 11-15--reached colours rev. from 9-14, 22-18, 11-15, 18-11, 8-15, 25-22, 5-9 and 24-19-- a cooked line by Hellman, used by the late master vs. E. Frazier, in their 1967 match; also JB Hanson-S. Gonotsky, 1929 7th Chg. ty.. C) 15-22 gives up the opening edge, as White gets in 25-9, 5-14, then 26-22, 8-11, and 22-18, with untested play. D) Or the Dr. Schaeffer defence with 26-22,favored by Elbert Lowder.Cont: 11-15, 22-18, 15-24, 18-9, 6-13, 27-20, 4-8, then White must work in the key 23-18 ( as both 25-22 and 21-17 may lose) 8-11, 18-14 etc; a standard R. Stewart-A.Schaeffer 1st IM 1905 draw...... E) The natural follow-up to Note A, with Red arriving first... F) 22-18, 15-22, 26-17 may draw, but a seldom-seen variation after 7-11, 29-25, 11-15, 25-22, 15-24, 27-20, 4-8, 30-26, 8-11, 22-18 and 3-7 etc; as given by H. Freedman... G) 7-11, 22-18, then 1-5 is the familiar Barker-Freeman draw. Red may try 6-9 (instead of 1-5) angling for 29-25, and the 12-16 pitch, followed with 10-15, after which White is repentant. However, this business can be side-stepped with the 18-15 2x2, then 4-8, 29-25, 8-11, 25-22, 3-7, 26-23, 11-16, 27-24, 16-20, 23-18, 20-27,31-24 7-11, 24-20, 2-6, 19-16, 12-19, and 18-14 etc; a draw by Sam Gonotsky, and the same finish as Opening No 34, Note C by Hellman..... H) Or 8-11, 18-9, 6-13, 29-25, 11-15, 27-24, 7-11( not 2-6, 25-22, 6-9, 23-18, 7-11, 21-17, 12-16, 19-12, 1-5, 26-23, 9-14 etc and 31-26* WW-which the writer once scored vs. Oscar Apple, back in the 1933 Ill. state ty. ) 25-22, 11-16, 21-17 (the 22-17 exchange will also draw after 16-20, 31-27, 1-5, 30-26, 5-9, 17-14, 9-18, 23-7, 3-10, 26-23 etc. E. Frazier.) 16-20, 17-14, 10-17, 19-10, 20-27, 31-24, 12-16, 24-20, 2-6, 20-11, 6-15,23-18 15-19, 18-14 then 19-24 etc. is the Barter-Freeman draw; not 17-21, 14-10 W. best.See 30th 1.TY. I) Cont: 8-11, 25-22, 11-15, then 32-28 is the usual draw, as in Gardner-Barker, 1st I.M. However Mike Lieber tried the 19-16 exchange instead vs. Sam Gonotsky, in their 40 game stand-off at Garden City in 1928.Cont: 6-9 (this taken by R. Stewartvs. J. Corbett, in the 1901 Sct.Ty; and stronger then Gonotsky's 15-18 quick draw v. Lieber ) 26-23, 9-13, 23-19, 15-24, 27-20, 10-15, 30-26, 14-18, 22-17, 13-22, 26-17, 18-23 ( GeneFrazier's idea to improve Stewart's 18-22 draw v Corbett.) 17-13, 15-19, 21-17, 19-24, 13-9,24-28 17-13, 28-32, 9-6, 2-9, 13-6, 32-28, 6-2, then the beautiful win with 3-8*!, 2-4, and 23-27!! with White resignation in order..... It has been said that fortune smiles on the brave, but in checkers, chance favours the prepared
OPENING NO 40. 9-14, 24-19,11-16. 9-14, 24-19, 11-16(A), 22-18, 8-11(8), 18-9, 5-14, 25-22(C), 11-15, 29-25(D), 15-24, 28-19 (E), 4-8, 22-18, 8-11(F), 18-9, 6-13, 23-18(G), 14-23 26-19(H) FORMS DIAGRAM
A) As mentioned in other openings, these side moves allow White the centre, plus the attack w/ 22-18; not 22-17, and the more equal Pioneer lines B) The 5-9 fill-up is quite sound, and into an ancient Double Corner defence often used by Walter Hellman from this particular opening. Also, see Opening ~ 38....There are two main lines:
C) Against the once-feared 26-22, the draws have been eased with 11-15, 22-18, 15-22, 25-9, 6-13, 28-24, (if 29-25, 4-8, 25-22, 8-11, 30-26, 11-15, 22-17, etc. then 10-14 clears.) 16-20, 32-28, 4-8, 31-26, and Marion Tinsley's equalising 10-15! 19-10, 7-14 eliminates any White attacks—Tinsley v. Hellman, in the 1956 Nat. Ty.. D) Best, as 22-17 again relinquishes the centre and the Pioneer lines. E) Or 27-11, 7-16, 22-18, and the 1-5 exchange is the simpliest way, with 6-9 instead two-edged. Cont: 28-24, 4-8, 24-19 ( avoiding the natural 25-22, 16-20, 24-19, 20-24, 32-28, then the fine 1-6* is a probable R.W; overlooked in a number of important games.) 16-20, ( or 3-7 first, 25-22, then 1-6, 31-27, 8-11, 27-24, 16-20, and 22-17 20-27, 18-15 etc. followed with 19-15 to a nice draw. Prof. Fraser vs. Derek Oldbury,Chgo.)18-15, 1-6, 31-27, 9-13, 26-22, 12-16 etc; a pp draw...After the 1-5 exchange mentioned above, cont: 31-27 ( or 23-19 etc. Cameron-Ryan in "B.L.C." ) 4-8, 25-22, 16-19, 23-16, 12-19, 22-18, 14-23, 27-18, 10-14, 18-9, 6-13, 32-27, 8-11, 27-23, 3-7, 23-16, 11-20, 26-23, 2-6, 30-26, 6-10, 26-22,7-11 21-17, 10-15, 17-14, 11-16, 23-18, and 13-17 etc; Drawn. H. Freyer vs. Asa Long, 1939 Flint N.Ty. F) Both 1-5 or 14-17 are out of tune.. I f 1-5,189 5-14, 25-22, 8-11, 22-18, 14-17, 21-14, 10-17, then 27-24, 16-20 and 19-15 etc; White strong... G) 25-22 is met with 2-6, then several White lines..
H) Now there are two excellent routes, with a third inferior, and a fourth questionable..
Supplementary plav: 9-14, 24-19, 11-16, 22-18, 8-11, 18-9, 5-14,25-22 11-15, 29-25, 15-24, 28-19, 4-8, 22-18, 8-11, 18-9, 6-13, 25-22, 11-15(A), 23-18(B), 15-24, 27-11,7-16 18-14, 10-17, 21-14, 3-7, 22-18, 13-17, 14-9,17-21, 18-15, 1-5, 15-11, 5-14, 11-8, 7-10, 8-3, 16-20, 3-8, 14-17, 8-11, 2-6, 11-7, 10-14, and 30-25 etc; Wh----Loew v. Case, 1954 Nat. Ty.
Then 22-18, 3-7, 25-22, 11-15,18-11 8-24, 28-19, 4-8, 22-18, 8-11, 29-25, 9-14, 18-9, 5-14, 26-22, 11-15 (16-20 or 1-5 correct.) then the same theme with 23-18*, 15-24, 18-9, 6-13, 27-11, 7-16, 22-18, 16-19,( 1-6 also loses; see Case's "Three-Move Checkers") 18-14, 10-17, 21-14, 2-7, ( if 13-17,31-26*, 17-21, 14-10, 12-16, 25-22 etc; WW- Morrison-Lafferty.) 25-22, 12-16, 22-18, 16-20, 18-15, 19-24, 31-26, 13-17, 15-10, 7-11, 10-6 etc. WW Gallagher vs Oldbury, 1957 Eng.Ty.
OPENING NO 41. 9-14, 24-20, 5-9. 9-14, 24-20(A), 5-9(B), 22-18(C), 11-16(D), 20-118-22, 25-18, 4-8(E), 28-24(F), 8-11, 29-25 (G), 10-15(H), 25-22, 7-10(1), 24-20, 3-7, 27-24,1-5 32-28(J) FORMS DIAGRAM
A) Although this to the side, Red (with 9-14 committed) is unable to utilise the centre with 11-15, in view of the 22-18 exchanges. B) The better of the five options, allowing the centre bind, but with only a slight edge to Wh. C) Definitely in order, as 28-24 lets in good Aryshire Lassie lines after 11-15, 23-19 etc; & if 22-17 instead, then 11-15, 17-13, 8-11,25-22 4-8, 22-17 and gaining the key square with 15-19. D) One of the more familar of the Double Corner variations. 10-15 is also favoured--see Var.l--but the 11-15 exchange is inferior; into Opening No 32, trunk... E) The 12-16 idea is often seen in mid-game formations of this kind, but here, against the most solid White double corner, it requires care after 28-24, 16-20, 24-19, 4-8, 29-25, then 8-12, (as 8-11 allows the 21-17 2x2 _ 25-22, 1-5, and the 19-16 double exchange leaves White strong.. F) 27-24 has its good points. Cont. 8-11, 24-19,11-16, 29-25, 7-11, 25-22, then the 10-15 exchange is correct, as 1-5 (or 16-20, 19-16 etc.) loses by the 19-15 pitch and 22-17 squeeze.. G) Favoured over 24-19, which transposes into Opening No 38 trunk. H) If 11-16, 24-20, 7-11, 25-22, 10-15, then the 22-17 break, with a White advantage.. I) 6-10 was often used by former US champion E. F. Hunt. Cont: 24-20, 1-5, 27-24, 9-13, 18-9, 5-14, and White has several ways in 31-27 ( perhaps best) 32-28 or the 23-18 exchange, after which 14-23, 26-19, 11-16, 20-11, 7-23, 31-27, 23-26, 30-23,2-6 23-18, 15-19, 24-15, 10-19, 18-15, 3-7, ( 3-8 also draws per A.J. Heffner.) 21-17, 6-9, 32-28,12-16, 15-11, 7-10, 11-7, 16-20, 7-2, 10-15, 2-6, 9-14, 17-10, and 1924 etc. Draws. Joe Duffy vs. Bobby Martin, Chicago, 1934... J) The usual continuation is with the Barker-Jordan draw after the 9-13 and 24-19 exchanges. White has an alternative in 32-27, used by both Lieber and Gonotsky in important play. Conts 9-13, (as 12-16 is a losing oversight after 22-17, 15-22,& 24-19.) 18-9, 5-14, 22-17, ( or Lieber's 21-17 pitch, then 23-18 is best, and countered with the return 13-17 etc. and 11-15 to draw.)13-22, 26-17, 6-9, ( White wants the natural 15-18, then 24-19, and Red cannot afford the 'Brooklyn’ with 11-15,so must press on with 18-22, then 19-15, 11-18, 23-19 7-11, and 19-15 leaves White with a strong ending; Scobbie v. Gonotsky, 2nd IH.) 17-13, 12-16, 13-6, 2-9, 31-26, 9-13, 30-25, 14-17, 21-14, 10-17, 25-21, 17-22, 26-17, 13-22, and White crawls through w/23-18, 22-26, 27-23, 15-22, and 24-19 to a draw by Peter Doran..... VARIATION 1 (Off Note D.) 10-15, 28-24(K), 15-22, 26-10(L), 7-14(M), 25-22 1-5(N), 22-17(0), 14-18, 23-14, 9-18, 30-26(P), 3-7, 26-22(Q), 18-25, 29-22, 7-1O(R), 27-23, 11-15(S), 23-19, 6-9(T), 17-13, 9-14, 22-17, 2-6, 20-16, 15-18, 32-28(U), 18-22, 19-15(V), 12-19, 13-9, 6-13, 15-6, 14-18, 24-15, 22-25*, 17-14, 18-23(W)... K) A formation also arising from several openings;
L) The single capture gives the first side an attack with 7-10, 26-22, and 10-15...The 23-19 break is now forced, after which 12-16, 21-17, and 9-13 forces 29-25*. An inferior variation, but a draw. M) Conversely, 6-15, weakening the double corner side permits White to attack with 21-17, 7-10, both 17-13 or 25-21 with a strong mid-game... N) Best, preparing for the exchange. If 3-7 (or 11-15, 22-17, 6-10,17-13, 2-6 may draw, but again inferior.) 22-17, C or 30-26, 1-5, and 24-19 into Note 0.) 7-10, 17-13, 10-15, and 29-25 is perhaps stronger then 32-28, in the Freedman-Jordan 1902 title match... O) 30-26, 3-7, 24-19, then 11-16, 20-11, 8-24, 27-30, 6-10, 20-16 etc. to draw, as in Cameron-Tinsley 1951 Fla. match...But if the 14-18 exchange C instead of 11-16) the Red position may be untenable. Cont: 22-15, 11-18, 23-14, 9-18, 29-25, 7-11, 26-22, 2-7, 22-15, 11-18, 31-26, 18-23, 27-18, 7-11, 20-16, 11-20, 32-27, 8-11---at this stage, 21-17* runs Red out of moves, but if 18-14 instead, then 6-9, 26-22, 9-18, 22-8, 4-11, 21-17 and 5-9 to a fortunate draw. Fortman vs. Tom O'-Grady, in the 1949 C.P. Ty... P) Now White prepares to exchange. 17-13 is inferior, but seems to draw after 7-10, 32-28, (if 24-19, 11-16, 20-11, 8-24, 27-20, 4-8, 29-25?,8-11 21-17, then the 11-16 shot and a winning ending; Kilgour vs. Heffner, 2nd iM.) 10-15, 21-17,12-16 17-14, 18-22, 26-17 and 6-9 etc; Drawn. A. Long vs M. Loew, 1954 Nat. Ty.... Q) It seems best to cut off this aggravating man, although 32-28 ( as in the R. Jordan-J. Ferrie match ) will draw; although once lost by Newell Banks vs. Walter Hellman, in the 1958 Nat. Ty.. R) The customary order of moves, although the 11-16 exchange first, usually gets into Note S. S) Plays for the possible win at Note U, but the 11-16 exchange by Henderson (adopted by Sam Levy) is quite safe. Cont: 20-11, 8-15, 23-18 (or 23-19 6-9, 17-13, 4-8, 13-6, 2-9, 31-27, 8-11, 27-23, 9-14, 32-28, 5-9, 24-20, 15-24 28-19, 11-15, 22-17 15-24, 17-13 Draw by Henderson.) 15-19, 24-15 10-19, 18-15, 19-23, 22-18, (or 15-11 in Kears Ency), 4-8, 17-14, 6-9, 15-10, 8-11, 10-7, 23-26, 31-22, 11-15, 18-11, 9-25, 7-3, 5-9 etc. Draws. Levy vs. Cohen, 1935 Eng. Ty.... T) Once adopted with success by Abe Bernstein, in the 1946 Newark Nat. Ty. 5-9 was more usual, then 17-13, 8-11, 32-28, 9-14, 22-17, 4-8, 31-26,2-7, 26-22, 14-18, 17-14, 18-25, 14-9, 25-30, 9-2,30-26 then 13-9!-- an aggressive move taken by K. Grover v. B. Case; 1947 match, and later by M. Tinsley v Prof. Fraser, in their 1952 Montreal match; after which the professor said: "My hair started to bristle and bulge!"--Expecting the quick 20-16 draw as in Ryan-Hellman "W.C.C." G. 13.... After 13-9, then 26-23, 9-5, 23-16, 21-17, 15-18, 5-1, then 18-22* ( not 18-23, and the piece is on the wrong square to draw- Case-Grover--WW ) 1-6, 10-15,17-14 22-26, 6-10, 16-19, 10-3, 19-23, 2-7, 23-18, 7-16 etc. Draws. Fraser-Tinsley.. After Fraser commented that this ending seemed familiar, his opponent remarked:" Perhaps you had been over this in a previous existence!".. U) The fatal move, but even the best have faltered here. Instead, 32-27 C or 24-20, 18-23, 32-28, 14-18, 17-14 drs.) 5-9* ( not 18-22, 27-23,22-25 24-20, 25-30, 31-26, 30-25, then 19-15 etc; and a powerful White ending.) 19-15, and either way draws, per E. Frazier analysis. V) 16-11, 8-15, 24-20, 15-24, 28-19, 14-18, 17-14, 10-17, 21-14, 84-8, 19-15, 22-26 etc. then 14-10 wins, per E. Frazier. W) White cannot get his pieces away after the 25-29 crown and return to 25. Bernstein over Tinsley. The veteran GW Bass also lost this in mail play.
OPENING NO. 42. 9-14, 24-20, 10-15. 9-14, 24-20, 10-15(A), 22-17(B), 7-10(C), 25-22(D) 3-7(E), 29-25(F), 5-9(G), 17-13, 11-16(H), 20-11, 7-16, 23-19(I), 15-24, 28-19, 16-23, 26-19, 8-11 30-26(J) Forms Diagram
A) Somewhat weaker then 11-15 as in the following opening, as here White has two attacks. B) Or 22-18, and into Opening No 43...If 28-24, then 5-9 (or 7-10) 22-18, 15-22, 26-10, 7-14; and Opening No 41, Var. 1 line... C) The standard response. Clayton Beebe once asked Walter Hellman how he would attack 6-10 instead. Cont: 28-24, (as 25-22, 15-19 etc; Red best--from 10-15, 24-20, 6-10, 21-17, 9-14, 25-21, 15-19--as in Scott-French- WCP G. 311) then 11-16 (as 1-6 allows 25-22 15-19x 12-16 x 23-18, xx 7-16, 17-14 x 4-8, 22-18, 16-19, 32-28, 8-11, 31-27, 3-7, 27-24, ll-l5xxDrs. Bobby Martin.) 20-11, 7-16, 24-20, (if 23-19, 16-23, 26-19 forms a colours rev. position from: - 9-13, 23-18, 5-9, 27-23, 10-14, 24-19, 11-16, 22-17 etc. same; an even game by H.Henderson and others in M.P3 this mentioned by Hellman to Beebe.) 24-20, 16-19, 23-16, 12-19, and White seems to lack a good attack; 20-16 or 27-23 about even-W.H. If White has nothing stronger, then this 6-10 defence would appear superior to 7-10.... D) If 28-24, 3-7, 25-22, (or 23-19, 5-9, 27-23, 1-5, 32-28, 9-13, 19-16 etc; a draw by E. Fuller; 'CCC' G. 1285.) 5-9, 23-18, 14-23, 27-18, 1-5, 17-13, 12-16, 32-28, 8-12, 29-25, 16-19, 26-23, 19-26, 30-23, 9-14, 18-9, 5-14, 31-26, 4-8, 23-19 14-18 Drawn. Bobby Martin v. M. Rex- 1950 Nat.TY. E) Or 5-9 first, then 17-13, 3-7, 29-25 and 11-16 returns to trunk. F) 17-13 also has merit, followed with 11-16,20-D 7-16, 29-25, 16-19, 23-16, 12-19, 22-17, 8-12, (or 8-11- Rosenfield-Hartin-'CCC'G. 968.) 27-24, 4-8 32-27, 2-7, 25-22, 5-9, 26-23 etc; to a draw-M. Tinsley v. M.Chamblee, 1952 NYC match... G) Analysis has proven this best. Earlier attempts with 11-16,20-11, 7-16 proved unsatisfactory after 23-18, 14-23, 27-11, 8-15, 17-14, 10-17,21-14 4-8, 31-27, (or 25-21, 16-19, 32-27, then 12-16 to a probable draw.) 16-19, 22-17, 8-11, 27-24, 6-9, 14-10, 11-16, 17-13 etc; White strong. W.F. Ryan v. W. Hellman, 3rd NCA N.Ty; 1939... H) There are two other ways, but both are more difficult then the texts
I) The favoured attack, which cramps the Red double corner. However, 22-17 has its good points. Cont: 16-19, 23-16, 12-19, and three routes:
J) Red must now work the 'oracle' to draw this mid-game. Cont: 11-15, 22-17, 15-24, 27-20, 4-8* (2-7 is a logical snare that has caught many after 26-23 7-11, 23-19, 11-15, 32-28, 15-24, 28-19, 4-8, then the key 20-16*, 10-15, 19-10, 12-19, 10-7, 14-18, 7-3, 8-12, 17-14, 1-5, 3-7, 18-23, 7-11, 9-18, and 11-15--first won by LC Ginsberg v. A. Jordan, in their 1925 match--with many following!.) 26-23, 8-11, 23-19,( if 32-28, 2-7* --not 11-15, WW- Cornell v EF Hunt; 1962 N.Ty---31-26, 11-15*, 20-16, 12-19, 23-16, 15-18*, 26-22, 18-23, 22-18, & 7-11*, 16-7, 23-26- the original draw-J. Atkinson v. J. Lees.) 14-18*, 17-14, 10-17, 21-5, 6-10*! (as 18-23,13-9, 6-13, 25-22 WW) 31-27, 11-15, 27-24, 18-23*, 25-21( if 25-22, 2-6, 22-17, 15-18, 20-16, then 10-14* draws-EF Hunt.) here 2-6* draws, but 23-26 loses after 21-17, 2-6 and 20-16 etc WW- P. Davis vs. Tinsley- 1975 So. Ty... The annotator’s task is no light one; for he must be combined historian, essayist, psychologist, philosopher, prophet… and it were well he could play draughts, too!… D.E.Oldbury
OPENING NO 43. 9-14, 24-20, 11-15. 9-14, 24-20, 11-15(A), 22-18(B), 15-22, 25-9, 5-14, 29-25, 7-11(C), 25-22, 6-9(D), 27-24(E), 3-7(F) 24-19, 11-16(G), 20-11, 8-24, 28-19, 4-8, 22-18(H). Forms Diagram
A) Slightly more even then the preceeding opening, as White has just the one attack of merit, as shown here. This was occasionally seen in the two-move era; notably by Asa Long v. JF Horr; 1923. B) Anything else is a rarity, as 22-17, 15-19, 23-16, 12-19, 25-22, 8-11 is a good Bristol via 11-16, 24-20, 16-19, 23-16, 12-19, 22-17, 9-14, 25-22 and 8-11---with play shown in Robertson's Guide--but a decadent variation... C) This played in conjunction with Note D to nullify the White advance to square 18. Against the natural 8-11, White picks up strength with 25-22, then 10-15 (if 6-9, 28-24, 3-8, 23-18, etc. White best Meyer-Huggins, 1st USA-GB mail match---and if 11-15; instead of 6-9, White has the 23-18 break, then 3-7, 28-24, 7-16, 22-18,4-8, 18-14, 10-17, 21-14, 8-11, and 26-22--with a powerful White game. L.L. Hall.) 28-24, 4-8, 22-17, 7-10, 32-28, 6-9, (if 15-18, 17-13 W. strong.) 17-13, 2-6--at this stage, 23-19* may win for White, but if 30-25 instead, then 1-5* (improves 15-18, Lee v. Bass- WCP G. 998.) and E. Lowder won from E. Scheidt---1974 So. Ty... D) The fine combination played by Long vs. Horr, and now accepted as the standard defence of this opening. If 11-15 instead, White works in 22-17,8-11, 28-24, 15-18, 17-13, 11-15, 23-19, and 2-7 may draw, but both 3-8 and 4-8 lose per WF Ryan. E) Customary, although White other acceptable ways in:
F) The third move of the sequence originated at Note C, and prepares for the exchange. Once again if 11-15, White has the 24-19 trade, then 8-11 (if 2-7, 22-18, 8-11, 26-22 probable win.) and 19-16 etc; White strong... G) Correct, as 1-5 (or 11-15, 19-16) loses time (and the game) after 19-16, 12-19, 23-16, 8-12, 32-27, 12-19, 20-16, 11-20 and 27-24 etc. with a winning ending. H) Cont: 8-11, 26-22, (if 31-27, the usual way is with 1-5, 27-24, 9-13 as in Rubin-Hunt; 8th A.Ty.----however, Red has 11-16--instead of 1-5- then 1&-15, 9-13, 15-6, i-10, 23-18 etc. Drawn. Ray Fields vs. D. Lafferty, in Ky. ty. play.) 1-5 and White has five routes:
Supplementary play. 9-14, 24-20, 11-15, 22-18, 15-22, 25-9, 5-14, 29-25, 7-11, 25-22, 6-9, 27-24, 3-7, 24-19, 11-16, 20-11, 8-24, 28-19, 4-8, 22-18, 8-11, 32-28 (here 26-22 best, as in trk.) 11-16, 28-24, 16-20, 18-15, 20-27, 15-6, 1-10, 31-24, 7-11, 24-20*, 9-13, 30-25*, 11-15, 19-16, 12-19, 23-16, 15-19, 16-11, 19-24, 11-8, 24-27, 7-3, 27-31, then 25-22* is the Robertson draw, but 26-22 loses after 2-7*; the famous Fred Allen win. See Bolands 'Famous Positions' page 153
OPENING NO. 44. 9-14, 24-20, 11-16 9-14, 24-20, 11-16 (A), 20-11, 8-15, 22-18 (B), 15-22, 25-9, 5-14, 29-25 (C), 4-8, 25-22, 6-9 (D), 22-18 (E), 8-11, 27-24 (F), 10-15, 26-22, 7-10, 24-19 (G) 15-24, 28-19, Forms Diagram
A) Removing this inefficient piece on square 20 results in only a modest White advantage; a companion to the Denny Opening No 60.... B) Stronger then 22-17, 4-8, 28-24, after which 6-9 (or 15-19 etc; Ryan-Hellman, 1938 C.P.Ty.) is the same as 10-14, 24-20, 11-16, and will be treated under that opening. C) 28-24, 4-8, 24-19, 8-11, 29-25, 6-9, 25-22, 9-13, (or 1-5, 22-18, 9-13, 18-9, 5-14, 26-22, 14-17 etc; also pp to draw.) 23-18, 14-23, 27-18, 11-15, 18-11, 7-23, 26-19, 3-7, 22-18, 1-6, 18-15 10-14, 32-27, 14-18, 31-26, 7-10, 15-11, 10-14, 11-8, 13-17, 30-25, 6-9, 7-3, and 18-23 etc; to draw. Hellman-Long, 1938 Match. After 29-25 in trunk, the position may be formed colours reversed from 9-13, 22-17, 13-22, 25-18, 11-15, 18-11, 8-15, 24-19 etc; same... D) This is more restrictive than 8-11, which lets in 22-17, 11-15, then 28-24, 3-8 (if 7-11, 17-13, 3-7, 24-19, Fraser-Caldwell, 1964 N. Ty; or 23-19 White best.) 24-20, 8-11, 26-22, (17-13 also strong, as in WCP G. 804.) 1-5, 27-24, 6-9, 23-19, 14-18, 17-13 etc; Fuller-Cameron draw- 3rd NCA S. Ty; 1946... E) 28-24, 8-11, 24-20, (24-19 is Note C.) then 9-13 (If 10-15, 27-24, 7-10, 31-27 is into a Hellman-Ryan 1949 match game from 11-15, 23-18, 9-14--"WCC" G. 34. Here 9-13 is same, but Hellman varied with 1-5 instead, then after the 23-18 exchange, tried 12-16, instead of the better 3-7 draw, perhaps confusing the position. After passing up two later draws, he finally lost with Red, and later mentioned to the writer: One of 31-27, 7-11, 23-18, 14-23, 27-18-- a familiar landing from half a dozen openings- both regular, and reversed colours...The first side has several bad choices:
F) Also 28-24, 10-15, 26-22, 7-10, 24-20, 3-7, 27-24, 1-5, 32-28, 9-13, 18-9, 5-14, 31-26, 11-16, 20-11, 7-16, 24-19, 15-24, 28-19, 2-7, 22-18,14-17, 21-14, 10-17, 19-15, (or 18-15, 17-22, 26-17, 13-22, 15-11, 7-10, 23-18 & 11-7 Dr. as given in WCP G. 945, V.2) 17-22 etc Dr. Hellman vs. Ryan, 1938 C.P. Ty...... G) Here 24-20, 3-7 transposes back into note F, and if 30-26? Instead, 2-6* (to improve 1-5, as in Tinsley-J. Hanson- 19th A. Ty, 1954.) 32-27 12-16*! 24-19, 15-24, 28-12, 11-16, 21-17, 14-21, 22-17, then 10-14 to a RW by B. Case..... Cont. after trunk: 3-7, 32-27, then the 11-15 exchange proper, (as if 11-16, 27-24,16-20, 18-15, 20-27, 15-6, 1-10, 31-24, 9-13, 22-18, 14-17 etc, and 18-14 to a powerful White ending- K. Hanson v. M. Tinsley- 1954 N.Ty.) 18-11, 7-16, 27-24, (or 22-18, 1-5, 30-25, 9-13, 18-9 5-14, 25-22, 2-7 to draw.) 16-20, 22-18, 20-27, 31-24, 1-5, 30-26, 9-13 etc; Draw, Long v Hellman, 1948 match...
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