The Popular recreator. A key to in-door and out-door amusements .. (1873)
London, New York [etc.] Cassell, Petter & Galpin · leaf 244
When Black plays, and wins by moving from 7 to 10, andwinning two for one. But, in endeavouring to get this position,be careful that you do not give what is called the Breeches, byallowing your opponent to place a king between your two kings ;and particularly avoid getting into such a fix as this :— … When Black must sacrifice a king and lose the game. THREE KINGS TO TWO. This position is rather difficult • for, in order to win, it isnecessary to effect an exchange. The player with two kingsgenerally moves one into each double corner, and then theproper plan is to bring the three kings into a…
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