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TEXT BOOK.
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WHITE. BLACK.
1. Q. to K. Kt.'s 4th. 1. K. moves.
(If the Q. stirs, it is evident the Pawn could go to Queen.)
2. K. to K.'s 8th. 2. Q. to K. R.'s sq. Ch.
3. P. Queens, and wins.

HOW TO WIN WITH THE KING AND QUEEN AGAINST THE KING AND ONE OR MORE PAWNS.

Knowing the amazing power of a Queen, you will readily surmise that m most cases she can stop and win the adverse Pawns in detail, but there are instances where even a single Pawn well advanced and sustained by its King, will draw the game. The first examples show the method of winning against a single Pawn, and also against two united Pawns.

DIAGRAM No. 26
Black.
a7 white queen
g7 white king
d2 black king
e2 black pawn
White.
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