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THE KING AND A ROOK AGAINST A KING AND A KNIGHT.

The Rook wins in more positions against a Kt. than against a Bishop : yet here, too, in ordinary instances, the game is mostly drawn. The player with the Kt. should try to keep his Kt. as close as possible to his King, and avoid playing either to the corner square of the board. The following positions will assist yon greatly in understanding the best mode of play for both parties (see Diagram No. 32).

In this case, owing to his King being posted in the corner, you can win without much trouble, whether you have play first or not. ex. gr.: —

WHITE. BLACK.
1. Kt. to K. R.'s 2nd. Ch.
2. K. to B.'s 7th. 2. Kt. to Kt.'s 4th. Ch.
3. K. to Kt.'s 6th. And wins.
DIAGRAM No. 33
Black.
c8 black king
h7 white rook
c6 white king
g4 black knight
White.
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