17. Q. to Kt's 3rd (ch.) 18. P. to K. R's 4th. 17. Kt. to Kt's 3rd. 19. P. to R's 5th. 20. P. takes Kt. 21. Q. to R's 4th 22. P. takes B. 23. R. to B's 5th. 24. R. to K's sq. 25. R. to R's 5th. 18. K. to R's sq. 24. Q. R. to K. Kt's sq. -Cleverly conceived. We exemplify the position on a diagrain This permits White to advance his Q's P. without hindrance, and is consequently a weak move. P. to Q's B's 4th is Black's correct play. 18. R. to K. Kt's sq. 18. Q. to B's 2nd. 19. P. to K. Kt's 4th. White, now having all his forces well developed, commences offen sive operations, and continues them ably to the close. Position of the pieces after White's 23rd move : GAME XIII.-KING'S GAMBIT DECLINED. Between the same players. [Remove White's Q's Kt.] This advanced Pawn, being well supported, gives White a decided superiority in position, which is augmented by the K. B's raking an important diagonal. 18. B. to K's 6th. 17. B. to Kt's sq. 18. Kt. to B's 3rd. The best move, as White threatened to play P. to Q. Kt's 4th with great effect. 19. B. takes P. 20. P. to K. Kt's 4th. 21. P. to R's 3rd. 22. P. to Kt's 5th. 23. Q. takes Kt. 24. B. to Kt's 4th. 25. P. to B's 5th. 19. P. to Q. R's 4th. 20. Kt. to Q. Kt's 5th. 21. Q. Kt. to Q's 4th. 22. Kt. takes B. 23. Kt. to R's 4th. 24. P. to K. Kt's 3rd. From this point to the end Mr. Morphy conducts the game with all his usual ability. |