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The chess-player's handbook : a popular and scientific introduction to the game of chess, exemplified in games actually played by the greatest masters and illustrated by numerous diagrams of original and remarkable positions (1848)

Staunton, Howard, 1810-1874, author, Bohn, Henry G. (Henry George), 1796-1884, publisher, Harrison & Sons, printer · London : Henry G. Bohn, York Street, Covent Garden · leaf 488

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jB’s 4th. And wins. Fourth Position. (See Diagram 86.) [This position, with the leading variation, which deserves the most atten¬ tive consideration, has already been given in the introductory observa¬ tions to Mr. Kling’s Analysis. (See page 452, and Diagram 65.) ] The variations springing from… … WHITE. WHITE. Diagram 89. BLACK. WHITE. R. to K. Kt.’s 7th (ch.) 1. 1. R. to Q. R’s 3rd. K. to B’s sq. 2. B. to K. Kt.’s 3rd. 2. K. to Kt.’s sq. 3. 3. K. to K. B’s 6th. K. to R’s 2nd. 4. R. to Q. R’s 8th (ch.) 4. K. to R’s 3rd (or Var. I.) 5. R. to Q. R’s 7th (ch.) 5. K. to R’s 4th. 6. 6. R. to K.…

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