The accomplished chess-player [by R. Roy].1849 |
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... superior to three minor pieces . Towards the close of the game however , when the board has become cleared , her power is somewhat intrenched upon , by the increased value of the rooks . THE ROOK OR CASTLE . The rook or castle ...
... superior to three minor pieces . Towards the close of the game however , when the board has become cleared , her power is somewhat intrenched upon , by the increased value of the rooks . THE ROOK OR CASTLE . The rook or castle ...
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... superior . THE KNIGHT . The movement of the knights ( horse soldiers ) consists of a double action , first through the adjoining square in a direct line every way , and then obliquely to the adjoining square either way likewise ; or it ...
... superior . THE KNIGHT . The movement of the knights ( horse soldiers ) consists of a double action , first through the adjoining square in a direct line every way , and then obliquely to the adjoining square either way likewise ; or it ...
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... superior for an inferior piece , as a rook for a bishop , & c . FORK is a term applied to the circumstance where a piece has two of the adversary's men en prise at the same time . GAMBIT . An opening attack , where a position is ...
... superior for an inferior piece , as a rook for a bishop , & c . FORK is a term applied to the circumstance where a piece has two of the adversary's men en prise at the same time . GAMBIT . An opening attack , where a position is ...
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... superior piece lost in course of the play ; or it may assume the power and move of any superior piece , the king only excepted . A queen being the best piece , is the one most generally assumed , and hence its name . STALE MATE . The ...
... superior piece lost in course of the play ; or it may assume the power and move of any superior piece , the king only excepted . A queen being the best piece , is the one most generally assumed , and hence its name . STALE MATE . The ...
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... superior value , if you can do it with a pawn , because that better piece , in such a case is , as it were , out of play . 19. A pawn pushed on , and well supported , often costs the adversary a piece ; but one isolated from his ...
... superior value , if you can do it with a pawn , because that better piece , in such a case is , as it were , out of play . 19. A pawn pushed on , and well supported , often costs the adversary a piece ; but one isolated from his ...
Häufige Begriffe und Wortgruppen
advantage adversary AUTOMATON black king black pawn black queen's Black-K chess-board Commencing covers the check drawn game exchange GAMBIT game of Chess inferior piece j'adoube K. B. 3rd sq K. B. P. takes K. B. P. two sq K. B. takes K. B. to Q K. B. to Q. B. K. P. one sq K. R. sq K.Kt King castles king's bishop's pawn King's knight's pawn King's rook's pawn knight's 2nd lost the game MATE mode of play pawn retakes placed played at Chess pushed his king's Q. B. 4th sq Q. B. P. one sq Q. B. to K Q. P. two sq Q. R. takes Q. R. to Q Queen takes queen's 2nd Queen's bishop's pawn Queen's knight's pawn Queen's rook's pawn retakes Kt retakes Q side takes K. B. P. takes Kt takes Q takes Q. B. third square three pawns white bishop white pawn white queen's White-K
Beliebte Passagen
Seite 8 - Circumspection, which surveys the whole chessboard, or scene of action, the relations of the several pieces and situations, the dangers they are respectively exposed to, the several possibilities of their aiding each other, the probabilities that the adversary may...
Seite 9 - Caution, not to make our moves too hastily. This habit is best acquired by observing strictly the laws of the game ; such as, " If you touch a piece, you must move it somewhere; if you set it down, you must let it stand...
Seite 8 - If I move this piece, what will be the advantage of my new situation ? What use can my adversary make of it to annoy me ? What other moves can I make to support it, and to defend myself from his attacks ?
Seite 9 - And, lastly, we learn by chess the habit of not being discouraged by present bad appearances in the state of our affairs, the habit of hoping for a favorable change, and that of persevering in the search of resources. The game is so full of events, there is such a variety of turns in it, the...
Seite 9 - ... and it is therefore best that theSe rules should be observed, as the game thereby becomes more the image of human life, and particularly of war ; in which, if you have incautiously put yourself into a bad and dangerous position, you cannot obtain your enemy's leave to. withdraw your troops, and place them more securely, but you must abide all the consequences of your rashness.
Seite 8 - ... ready on all occasions. For life is a kind of chess, in which we have often points to gain, and competitors, or adversaries to contend with, and in which there is a vast variety of good and ill events, that are, in some degree the effects of prudence, or the want of it.
Seite 35 - ... a prospect of success, sacrifice a piece or two to gain your end : these bold attempts make the finest games. 13. Never let your queen stand so before the king, as that your adversary, by bringing forwards a...
Seite 8 - Several very valuable qualities of the mind, useful in the course of human life, are to be acquired or strengthened by it, so as to become habits, ready on all occasions. For life is a kind of chess, in which we have...
Seite 9 - ... and it is therefore best that these rules should be observed ; as the game more becomes the image of human life, and particularly of war; in which, if you have incautiously put yourself into a bad and dangerous position, you cannot obtain your enemy's leave to withdraw your troops, and place them more securely, but you must abide all the consequences of your rashness. And, lastly, we learn by chess the habit of not being discouraged by present bad appearances in the state of our affairs, the...
Seite 12 - If yeu have a mind to exercise or show your judgment, do it in playing your own game, when you have an opportunity, not in criticising, or meddling with, or counselling the play of others. Lastly, if the game is not to be played rigorously, according to the rules above-mentioned, then moderate your desire of victory over your adversary, and be pleased with one over yourself.