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Here the Black King is already in possession of the square towards which the adverse Pawn is marching ; and, as he will persist in playing only to the Kt.'s sq., and then back again to the R.'s sq., you will find it impossible to dislodge him. Nay, it often happens that when the player with the Pawn has even got possession of the Rook's sq. with his own King, he must rest content with the drawn battle. For example, look at Diagram No. 15.

In this situation the game must be drawn, whichever moves first ; because if White attempts to make room for his Pawn to pass to the Q. R.'s 8th. the Black King will gain possession of the square himself ; and if the White persevere in retaining the corner he must be Stale-mated. For instance : —

WHITE. BLACK.
1. P. to Q. R.'s 4th. 1. K. to Q. B.'s 2nd.
2. P. to Q. R.'s 5th. 2. K. to Q. B.'s sq.
DIAGRAM No. 15
Black.
a8 white king
c8 black king
a2 white pawn
White.
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