6 May 1899
Chess column in the Montgomery County Times, newspaper from Wales
Game: (Status RARE)
Van Vliet vs Mr. Collins 1-0, Simultaneous at Hereford 1899
French Defence
This is most probably refer to Louis Van Vliet, a naturalized English from Netherland. Strong chess player and he was editor to Sunday Times and Hereford Times.
Problem:
White to play and mate in two moves.
Reports:
- Miss Mary Rudge, the Lady champion of the world, is on a visit to Dublin.
the Montgomery County Times chess column 1899