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The draughts-player's guide and companion : a guide to the student, and a companion for the advanced player (1890)

Dunne, Frank · Warrington : F. Dunne · leaf 155

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to capture any piece of the oppositecolour on the diagonal he commands irrespective of interveningvacant squares, provided there is one or more vacant squaresbehind the piece captured; and should there be a piece or piecesen prise on a diagonal crossing any of the vacant squares uponwhich he would… … BLACK. Black to move and win. Black jumps from 29 to 24—touching it, 2, 13, and 31 on the way;capturing the five pieces on 7, 9, 18, 26, and 27 ; and finally, fromthe vantage ground of 24, pinning the White king on 1, whichcannot move without being taken by Black jumping 24-1. SPANISH DRAUGHTS. H9…

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