Lasker, Edward, 1885-1981, Du Mont, J. (Jules), 1881- · Philadelphia : D. McKay · leaf 54
36 CHESS STR.\TEGY If White plays 4 P x Q P, Black can play P — K 5, as in the Falkbeer gambit mentioned just now. In answer to 4 P x K P, on the other hand, Black can play Kt x P without having the slightest difficulty with his development. For instance, 5. Kt— K B 3 B— K 2 6. P— Q 4 P— K B 3 7. B… … Diag. 21. There is, however, one opening in which Black has the utmost difficulty in preventing White from getting a positional advantage in the centre. It is called the Ruy Lopez, and is held by many to be the strongest opening for White. The initial moves are : i P — K 4, P — K 4 ; 2 Kt — K B 3,…
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