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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 458

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s, and backingthem with every stratagem in his power. Notwithstanding every effort,after the 16th move, his attack was broken up, and the African barkept the Gambit Pawn. Exerting himself anew, my grandfather did his utmost to com-uine a new plan of attack; but he wa^ again foiled by liis wary op… … White (Artamone Alexeitch). Li this situation, my grandfather having to move, played Kt. toK. R. 2d sq., v^nth a view to force an exchange, and bring his Rookinto play. Wliereupon— Artamone Alexeitch, said he, of thesable vestments, you have lost; you must give up Queen, or suffermate in five…

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