Match played February to March 1858 at the St. George's CC.

Era, February 7th, p.14:

A match has been arranged between Mr. Boden and the Rev. J. Owen; the winner of the first seven games to be the victor. The first game was won by Mr. Boden, after a hard struggle. We shall report future progress.

ILN of February 20th, reports Boden leading +4 -0 =0.

The Era of February 28th has Boden ahead +5 -2 =1, and by March 7th, +6 -2 =1. On the 21st, Boden's victory is given as +7 =2 -1.

Boden himself in the Field of May 15th has +7 -3 =2.

Chess Player's Chronicle, 1859, p.99:

In 1858, we were favored with some interesting contests between Alter and Boden. The advantage rested with the latter player. We believe we are correct in stating the scores of two matches to be Boden 5, Alter 2, drawn 1; and Boden 5, Alter 1. Mr. Boden is a very ingenious player, and, unless we are mistaken, would be considered a representative of the school of theory. Alter is a harder, not to say colder, player. Extremely painstaking, he displays a good deal of breadth in his play. Of his analytical power, and of the extent of his knowledge, we cannot very well judge.