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Chess and Checkers : the Way to Mastership by Edward Lasker
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Q-a1; Kt-b1, Bxb2; but White simply defends himself first against
this threat and then proceeds with his attack on the King's wing
which is irresistible.

(5) K-b1 Kt-c6
(6) Pxg6 Pf7xg6
(7) B-h6 R-f7
(8) Bxg7 Rxg7

With this exchange White has weakened the defense around Black's
King who has now only the Rook and himself to rely on for
protection.

(9) Kt-g5 P-d5

Black opens the seventh rank in the hope that it will enable his
Queen's Rook or his Queen to come to assistance. But so great is
the advantage afforded White by the open h-file that he can
sacrifice his Knight to break through Black's chain of defense
and force the mate before Black has a chance to touch his Queen
or his Rook.

(10) Ktxh7 Rxh7

If Q-c7 or Ra8-a7, White continues (11) Q-h6! Rxh7?; (12) Qxg6+,
K-h8; (13) Q-e8+, K-g7; (14) Rxh7+, Kxh7; (15) R-h1+, etc.

(11) Rxh7 Kxh7
(12) R-h1+ K-g7
(13) Q-h6+ K-f7
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