Example 29.—In the above position White cannot win, although the Black King is cornered, but in the following position, in which Black has a Pawn,
White wins with or without the move. Thus:
| 1. Kt - Kt 6 | P - R 5 |
White cannot take the Pawn because the game will be drawn, as explained before.
| 2. Kt - K 5 | P - R 6 | |
| 3. Kt - B 6 | P - R 7 | |
| 4. Kt - Kt 5 | P - R 8 (Q) | |
| 5. Kt - B 7 mate |
The reason for this peculiarity in chess is evident.
White with the two Knights can only stalemate the King, unless Black has a Pawn which can be moved.
Example 30.—Although he is a Bishop and a Pawn ahead the following position cannot be won by White.