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The Spike: or, Victoria University College Review, October 1916
Chess and Draughts Club
Chess and Draughts Club.
The activities of the club during this term have consisted chiefly in occasional games, but it is hoped that the Tuesday evening meetings will be resumed. We are sorry to report the loss of our secretary, Mr. Tily, who is now in camp. Our hearty thanks are due to him for his excellent work in founding and organising our club.
Students are reminded that the club is intended specially for beginners. Those who are interested, but who have not reached the lofty heights of the "beginner" stage, are heartily invited to join and learn. Willing helpers will be found in members of the committee.
| 1. |
White: K at KB6; pawns at KKn6, KKn5, KKn4. Black: K at KRsq. |
White to move and win.
| 2. |
White: K at KKn sq; B at K sq. Black: K at KR6; pawns at K Kn 7, K B6, K7. |
Black to play and win.
| White. | Black. |
|---|---|
| Kn—B4 | K—Kn8 |
| Kn(B4)—K3 | K—R8 |
| K—Kn4 | K—Kn8 |
| K—R3 | K—R8 |
| Kn—B4 | K—Kn8 |
| Kn(B4)—Q2 | K—P8 |
| Kn—Kn3(ch.) | K—Kn8 |
| Kn—B3(mate). |
Note that white could not mate if the black pawn were off the board.
The solution of the second problem is too long for insertion. The key move is P—B 7