The principles of chess in theory & practice.. (1894)
Mason, James, 1849-1905 · London : Cox · leaf 86
he White Pawns were in the sixth rank, Q B 6 and Q E 6. and the Black King at Kt sq. Black would lose ; as then his King could not retreat in the middle line to prevent the safe advance of either of the Pawns. But against two united Pawns the King can hold his own by moving immediately in front of… … WHITE.
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