[85] The best move. 12. ... P to Q R 3 may also be played; but not 12. ... P to Q R 4, because it weakens the pawns on the Queen's side for the End game.
[86] Because Black threatens 15. ... Kt to K 4, and after 16. ... B or Kt takes Kt; 17. P takes Kt, Q to Kt 4: ch., winning the K P.
[87] This move is inferior to 9. P to K 5.
[88] The best move. 11. ... Kt to B 3 would be inferior.
[89] Black gives up a pawn for a temporary counter-attack: It is a safer defence than 5. ... Kt takes P.
[90] The only right square for the Bishop, because it secures a retreat for the Knight on both sides, as will be seen by the sequel.
[91] If 7. ... P takes B, White gets the piece back with 8. Kt takes Kt, P takes Kt; 9. R to K sq., &c.
[92] Here again, if 8. P takes B, White replies 9. Q to Q 5, &c.
[93] As before, if 9. ... P takes B; 10. Q to Q 5 follows.
[94] The original move upon which the opening was based. But it is unsound, as the two specimens given sufficiently prove. The alternative continuation is 3. ... B to K 2; 4. P to Q 3, followed by 5. Kt to B 3, &c.