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. Howard Staunton confuseconstitutedelicate share on social
The Bishop and Knight, in contradistinction to the Queen and Rook, are called Minor Pieces. Howard Staunton bishopcallcontradistinction Change image and share on social
In Castling, the King must be moved first, or before the Rook is quitted. If the Rook be quitted before the King is touched, the opposing player may demand that the move of the Rook shall stand without the Castling being completed. Howard Staunton castlingcompletedemand share on social
The Bishop moves diagonally forwards or backwards, to the extent of the Board. Howard Staunton backwardsbishopboard Change image and share on social
The Queen is by much the most powerful of the forces. Howard Staunton forcepowerfulqueen Change image and share on social
When neither party can give checkmate, the game is drawn. Howard Staunton checkmatedrawgame Change image and share on social
Each player, it will be observed, has eight superior Pieces or officers, and eight minor ones which are called Pawns; and, for the purpose of distinction, the Pieces and Pawns of one party are of a different color from those of the other. Howard Staunton callcolordistinction share on social
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. Howard Staunton captureenemypawn Change image and share on social
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 refuses to abide by the decision of the Umpire, the game must be scored against him. Howard Staunton abandonabideanger share on social
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. Howard Staunton exchangefractionminor Change image and share on social
