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4. K. to Q. B.'s 2nd. 4. Q. to K.'s 8th, and wins.[1]
DIAGRAM No. 33
Black.
d6 white rook
b5 black pawn
a3 black pawn
b1 black king
d1 white king
White.

When the Kings are at a distance (see Diagram No. 43) two united Pawns at their 6th squares almost invariably win against a Rook :—

Suppose White to play first :—

WHITE. BLACK.
1. R. to K. B.'s 3rd.
(If you attack the Pawns behind a Q. Kt.'s 5th, or Q. B.'s 5th, one of them Queens equally.)
 1. P. to Q. Kt.'s 7th.
2. R. to K. B.'s sq. 2. P. to Q. B.'s 7th.
3. R. to K. Kt.'s sq. Ch. 3. K. to R.'s 6th.
  1. ↑ Cozio in the same situation makes the Rook win, from overlooking the move of 4. Q. to K.'s 8th, which prevents the threatened Check-mate by the Rook.
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