(If 42 Q × B, then, at last, R - R 3 wins.)

42. ........ B × Q
43. Kt - B 4 P - K 7 !

(The Queen has no escape, but White has no time to take it.)

44. R - K Kt 1 Q - B 8

White resigns. A very fine finish.


CHAPTER V

End-Game Strategy