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 94
K. to B. sq., and White is stale-mated. KING AND PAWN AGAINST KING. 79 You will observe that the principle of drawing this game,consists in preventing the White from quitting the Rooksfile, which he can never do without allowing Black to playto the corner. We shall conclude this lesson with a very… … In this position, if Black have the move, he will forcedlyQueen his K. Kt. P.; but if White have the move, he willdraw the game by the following mode of play : 2. K. to Q. 3d. 3. K. to K. 2d. 4. K. to K. B. 2d. 5. K. to K. Kt. 2d 6. K. to K. R. 3d. 80 CHESS FOR WINTER. EVENINGS. White to move and…
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