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THE CHESS-PLAYER's

As a next exercise, he can place the King's Rook on King's Rook's square, and then play as follows :—

1. K. R. to his 4th

2. K. R. to Q. R.'s 4th

3. K. R. to Q. R.'s 8th

4. K. R. to K. R.'s 8th

5. K. R. to K. R.'s sq.





He might then add the Queen's Bishop, and play thus :—

1. Q. B, to K. R. s 6th

2. Q. B. to K. B.'s 8th

3. Q. B. to Q. R.'s 3rd

4. Q. B. to his sq.





By practising with both Pieces and Pawns in succession, he will speedily be enabled to go through a game, or, at least, an opening of one, from book. Before, however, attempting this, it may be well for him to understand the technical terms in use among players, the relative value of his men, and the code of laws which govern the game, &c., &c.

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