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WHITE. BLACK.
3. K. to Kt.'s 3rd.
(And let Black play as he may, he must be Check-mated directly.)

THE KING AND A ROOK AGAINST THE KING AND A BISHOP.

In this case the game usually ends as a remise. The most secure position for the weaker force is to get his King to a corner square of a different colour to the diagonal on which his Bishop plays, and then he cannot be driven from the angle. He should also endeavour so to play his Bishop that your King cannot face his, with one square between, and should likewise keep his Bishop generally at a distance from your King. If he neglects these precautions the Rook will often win. The following shows the proper method to move the Bishop in ordinary cases :—

DIAGRAM No. 31
Black.
a6 white rook
c6 black bishop
e3 white king
f1 black king
White.
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