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 86
If White were to playthe King to any other square,Black would play King to B. 2dsq., ready to oppose the King„ towhichever side of the Pawn hemay be played. But if Black begin, it is not obvious what his first move ought to be; for if he play King to his WHITE. 2d sq. or to B. 2d sq., you will ain… … 76 CHESS FOR WINTER EVENINGS. The proper move for Black must evidently be that whichwill enable him to oppose your King, should you advance it;and the only square from which he can io that is his Kingssquare. He therefore plays No. 1.BUck. While. ] . K. to his sq. 1. K. to his 5th sq. 2. K. to his…
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