English - Celebrity | 1810 - 1874
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 when they do not apply.
Howard Staunton
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Many persons have been confused and discouraged at the very outset of the study by the great variety and the delicate distinctions of the openings: and this has constituted a fault in many otherwise excellent manuals for the learner.
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The Bishop and Knight, in contradistinction to the Queen and Rook, are called Minor Pieces.
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The Bishop moves diagonally forwards or backwards, to the extent of the Board.
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The Chess-board must be placed with a white square at the right-hand corner.
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The penalty for exceeding the time limit is the forfeiture of the game.
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The Queen is by much the most powerful of the forces.
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The Queen is usually reckoned equal, in average situations, to two Rooks and a Pawn, but towards the end of a game she is hardly so valuable as two Rooks.
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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 captured.
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When the King is checked, or any valuable Piece in danger from the attack of an enemy, you are said to interpose a man when you play it between the attacked and attacking Piece.
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