A Rook is of the value of five Pawns and a fraction, and may be exchanged for a minor Piece and two Pawns. Two Rooks may be exchanged for three minor Pieces.
After black's reply to 1.e4 with 1..e5, leaves him always trying to get into the game - Howard Staunton
After black's reply to 1.e4 with 1..e5, leaves him always trying to get into the game
- Howard Staunton
The Bishop and Knight, in contradistinction to the Queen and Rook, are called Minor Pieces. - Howard Staunton
The Bishop and Knight, in contradistinction to the Queen and Rook, are called Minor Pieces.
When a Piece or Pawn is in a situation to be taken by the enemy, it is said to be en prise. To put a piece en prise, is to play it so that it may be … - Howard Staunton
When a Piece or Pawn is in a situation to be taken by the enemy, it is said to be en prise. To put a piece en prise, is to play it so that it may be …
After white's reply to 1.e4 e5 with 2.f4 the game is in its last throes - Howard Staunton
After white's reply to 1.e4 e5 with 2.f4 the game is in its last throes
The game of chess is the most fascinating and intellectual pastime which the wisdom of antiquity has bequeathed to us. - Howard Staunton
The game of chess is the most fascinating and intellectual pastime which the wisdom of antiquity has bequeathed to us.
If either player abandon the game by quitting the table in anger, or in an otherwise offensive manner; or by momentarily resigning the game; or refus… - Howard Staunton
If either player abandon the game by quitting the table in anger, or in an otherwise offensive manner; or by momentarily resigning the game; or refus…
For touching an adversary's man, when it cannot be captured, the offender must move his King. - Howard Staunton
For touching an adversary's man, when it cannot be captured, the offender must move his King.
A Rook is of the value of five Pawns and a fraction, and may be exchanged for a minor Piece and two Pawns. Two Rooks may be exchanged for three minor… - Howard Staunton
A Rook is of the value of five Pawns and a fraction, and may be exchanged for a minor Piece and two Pawns. Two Rooks may be exchanged for three minor…
It is the duty of the Umpire to determine all questions submitted to him according to these laws, when they apply, and according to his best judgment… - Howard Staunton
It is the duty of the Umpire to determine all questions submitted to him according to these laws, when they apply, and according to his best judgment…
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