Black Kings on 18 and 19. (Fig. 6.)
Fig. 6.
White King on 27.
Black wins thus:—
| 18- 1 | 15-19 | 28-32 | 15-18 |
| 27-32 | 28-32 | 27-31 | 26-31 |
| 19-24 | 24-28 | (a) 19-15 | 18-22 |
| 32-28 | 32-27 | 31-26 | B. wins. |
(a) It is here that many young players miss the point. They play 19-23 and Black moves to 31-27 and the work is all to do over again.
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.)