The American Hoyle; or, Gentleman's hand-book of games: (1874)
[Dick, William Brisbane] [from old catalog] · New York, Dick & Fitzgerald · leaf 291
r the Queen’s Check, the White King gains nothing, because his opponent always has the power to resume his position. Great care is, however, necessary in situations of this kind, because the slightest error will lead to the loss of one of the inferior Pieces. It may, however, be taken as a general… … In some cases, the Queen wins against a Queen and Pawn , or against a Pawn alone. But numerous situations occur in which it is a matter of extreme difficulty to prevent a drawn game, or even a loss of your Queen. Mr. Lewis gives the above as an instance in which the Black, with the move, ought to…
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