Melbourne chess match ends in disputed draw at Weehay
A local Melbourne chess contest ends in a disputed draw after tense play at a seaside venue. Officials report a close finish with both sides claiming win in the final moves.
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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 22, 1903
Page
9
A local Melbourne chess contest ends in a disputed draw after tense play at a seaside venue. Officials report a close finish with both sides claiming win in the final moves.
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