VI
The last lesson showed how to win with two Kings against one, the latter being able to reach the double corner. Three Kings can also win against two, even when each of these latter can reach a separate double corner. The way to win has often puzzled young players, but yet it is comparatively easy. The following position shows how to force the victory:—
Black Kings on 14, 18, and 23. (Fig. 7.)
Fig. 7.
White Kings on 6 and 24.
Black to move and win.
The win is brought about thus:—
| 18-15 (a) | 6- 1 (c) | 27-24 | 5- 1 (f) |
| 24-28 | 14-10 | 1- 5 (e) | 24-19 |
| 23-27 (b) | 28-32 (d) | 10- 6 | B. wins. |
(a) One of the Black Kings must now go into the double corner.
(b) This is an important move, forcing as it does the remaining King into the other double corner.
(c) For if 28-32, then 15-18 wins.
(d) Compulsory, for if 1-5, then 27-24 wins.
(e) If 32-28, then 24-19 wins.
(f) If 32-28, then 6-10 wins.
It will be noticed that Black must force the exchange of a King, and then he wins with two Kings against one, as shown in fifth lesson.