The book of chess: containing the rudiments of the game, and elementary analyses of the most popular openings (1882)
Agnel, H. R. (Hyacinth R.), 1799-1871, Staunton, Howard, 1810-1874 · New York, D. Appleton and company · leaf 42
rt whichWalker states he saw arise between two good players, in theWestminster Chess Club. White attacks the Knight with his King, and the formercannot move to the square adjoining the King, because itwould be taken by the Pawn; the Knight therefore playsupon the Rooks file; White follows the… … lo dismiss the game as drawn. Black would lose the game,were he to allow the Knight to be taken; and it is thereforefortunate for 1 im, that White has not the move in the presentposition. Fifthly.—A draw may be obtained by stale-mate. Thigoccurs when the K. not being actually in check, cannot…
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