The book of chess: containing the rudiments of the game, and elementary analyses of the most popular openings ; exemplified in games actually played by the greatest masters; including Staunton's analysis of the king's and queen's gambits, numerous positions and problems on diagrams, both original and selected; also a series of chess tales, with illustrations engraved from original designs ; the whole extracted and translated from the best sources (1857)
Agnel, Hyacinth R., 1779-1871, Staunton, Howard, 1810-1874 · New-York : D. Appleton & Co. · leaf 464
attacks, and backingthem with every stratagem in his power. Notwithstanding every effort,after the 15th move, his attack was broken up, and the African hadkept the Gambit Pawn. Exerting himself anew, my grandfather did his utmost to com-oine a new plan of, attack; but he was again foiled by his… … White (Artamone Alexeitch). In this situation, my grandfather having to move, played Kt. toK. R. 2d sq., with a view to force an exchange, and bring his Rookinto play. Whereupon— Artamone Alexeitch, said he, of thesable vestments, you have lost; you must give up Queen, or suffermate in five moves.…
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