| 3. Q - Kt 4 | P - B 4 | |
| 4. Q - Kt 3 | K - R 3 |
White finally won.[[5]]
19. WINNING BY INDIRECT ATTACK
We have so far given positions where the attacks were of a violent nature and directed against the King's position. Very often, however, in the middle-game attacks are made against a position or against pieces, or even Pawns.
The winning of a Pawn among good players of even strength often means the winning of the game.
Hence the study of such positions is of great importance. We give below two positions in which the attack aims at the gain of a mere Pawn as a means of ultimately winning the game.
Example 48.—Black is a Pawn behind, and there is no violent direct attack against White's King. Black's pieces, however, are very well placed and free to act, and by co-ordinating the action of all his pieces he is soon able not only to regain the Pawn but to obtain the better game. The student should carefully