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principle, both in theory and practice. In a short time you will discover that the result is the same whether the Kings are near or distant from the Pawn, and that Black can equally draw the game in this position (see Diagram No. 16) as in that previously given.

HOW TO WIN WITH THE KING AND TWO PAWNS AGAINST THE KING.

Two Pawns united can always win against the King alone : and in most cases two isolated Pawns win also. It frequently happens, however, that an inexperienced player when remaining at last with two united Pawns, is unable to Queen either, or suffers his adversary to get into Stale-mate. Take the following position :—

DIAGRAM No. 17
Black.
g7 black king
h7 white pawn
g6 white pawn
h1 white king
White.

Here the Pawns protect each other ; for if Black were to capture the hind one, the other goes to Queen, and the

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