Computer Chess Club Archives


Search

Terms

Messages

Subject: Like the song.. "Thank Heaven for little girls" ladies too ))))

Author: chandler yergin

Date: 12:50:01 01/07/05


IN 1879, a young lady Ellen Gilbert played a Telegraphic Match against George
Gossip
In This position..as White, she  announced Mate in 35

[D]8/2p5/2b2Bpp/8/pK4k1/1p2P3/1P6/8 w - - 0 1








In a 2nd game in this position,  Mrs Gilbert as White announced Mate in 21

[D]3r1r1k/1bp4p/p1p2qpQ/2P1Np2/5P2/1P5R/P5PP/4R1K1 b - - 0 1



In those days without Computer help, I think this is quite amazing!

I'd like to Credit Ed Yetman

http://yetmanbrothers.com/

For bringing this to my attention.

Enjoy.. and "Start Your Engines..."




This page took 0.01 seconds to execute

Last modified: Thu, 15 Apr 21 08:11:13 -0700

Current Computer Chess Club Forums at Talkchess. This site by Sean Mintz.