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THE CHESS-PLAYER'S
WHITE. BLACK.
3. K. B. to Q. B.'s 4th. 3. Q. to K. R.'s 5th. Ch.
4. K. to B.'s sq. 4. P. to K. Kt.'s 4th.
5. Q. Kt. to B.'s 3rd. 5. K. B. to K. Kt.'s 2nd.
6. P. to K. Kt.'s 3rd. 6. P. takes P.

This move of P. to K. Kt.'s 3rd is a daring innovation of Mr. M'Donnell's. It is full of peril, but, if not met by very sound and cautious play, it gives you an overwhelming attack.

7. K. to Kt.'s 2nd. 7. Q. to K. B.'s 3rd.

He retires his Q., fearing she might be lost by your taking the P. with P., and thus opening an attack from your K. R.

8. P. takes P. 8. Q. to K. Kt.'s 3rd.

Black has the better position.

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