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The aim of the attacking player is to form an enclosure like the one shown in the diagram. Unless the black player makes a mistake, there is no way for the white player to break through and escape. White would normally resign at this point, but if not, black would gradually close in, capturing pieces where possible with moves like F9-F8 taking the white piece on E8. Eventually the king will be alone, or his defenders will be trapped in a position where they are unable to protect him, and the final capture can be made. In some games, if a player has no legal move, a draw results. Black in such games must be careful not to force a position of stalemate here, where white is completely trapped and has no move. The next page discusses white's strategy for defence. |
