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Rh possible, considering the odds. White must be careful not to give stalemate. The game is won by White in nine moves and is notated thus :—

The student will note that, for White's ninth play, there were four other moves which he might have made, all of which would have enabled him to win the game; they are Q—Kt. 7, Q—B8, Q—Q8 or Q—K8.

This example of an End Game illustrates the importance of the Queen as a mating force, and also illustrates, to the student, how important it is for him to protect her so that he can use her in just