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Rh more move, can give check which will force White to move his King. The Rook will then command the open file and with his Queen, Black will have a very strong position.

(8) White now captures the Black Knight with his Pawn. Although his Pawn is threatened, he is willing to face the danger in having won a Piece from his adversary.

For Black's eighth move, he plays his KB to his QB4: the student sees, at once, that it is only the KB that could make this move for the QB stands on KKt5. This move places the Bishop en pris, but if White takes him in the next move, he leaves his Queen's file open to the adverse Rook which is likely to capture the Queen in his next turn.

(9) White takes the Pawn that threatened him and also gives check which forces Black to protect his King.