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THE CHESS-PLAYER'S
WHITE. BLACK.
4. K. to K. B.'s 3rd. 4. One of the Pawns becomes a Queen and wins.

For the result of a Rook opposed to three Pawns, you may, when more advanced, consult the "Handbook," pages 445-456.

DIAGRAM No. 43
Black.
f5 white rook
e4 white king
g4 black king
b3 black pawn
c3 black pawn
White.

THE KING AND TWO ROOKS AGAINST THE KING AND ROOK.

The larger force in this case usually wins with ease by forcing an exchange of the single Rook. Even here, however, the rule is not without exception, as the following situation proves. (see Diagram No. 44):—

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