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The book of chess: containing the rudiments of the game, and elementary analyses of the most popular openings (1858)

Agnel, H. R. (Hyacinth R.), 1799-1871, Staunton, Howard, 1810-1874 · New York : D. Appleton & company · leaf 106

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PAWNS AGAINST PAWNS. VS 7. K. to R. 5th. 7. K. to R. sq. 8. K. to Kt. 6th. 8. K. to Kt. sq. 9. P. checks. 9. K. to R. sq. 10. K. to R. 6th. 10. Is compelled to advance the P.J which you take, and in two moves making a Q. or R. you check-mate. … THIRD POSITION. (See next Diagram.) In this situation, as neither of the Kings can quit the Pawns on the King's side, the game will depend entirely on the manner of playing the Pawns on the Queen's side. Whe- ther you have the move or not you should begin with Q. R. P. one sq., then Q. Kt.P.onesq.;…

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