Howard Staunton

The Queen is by much the most powerful of the forces. ↗

— Howard Staunton

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A player is said to have the opposition when he can place his King directly in front of the adverse King, with only one square between them. This is often an important advantage in ending games. ↗

— Howard Staunton

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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

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For playing a man to a square to which it cannot be legally moved, the adversary, at his option, may require him to move the man legally, or to move the King. ↗

— Howard Staunton

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For touching an adversary's man, when it cannot be captured, the offender must move his King. ↗

— Howard Staunton

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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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The Bishop and Knight, in contradistinction to the Queen and Rook, are called Minor Pieces. ↗

— Howard Staunton

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The Bishop moves diagonally forwards or backwards, to the extent of the Board. ↗

— Howard Staunton

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The Chess-board must be placed with a white square at the right-hand corner. ↗

— Howard Staunton

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The penalty for exceeding the time limit is the forfeiture of the game. ↗

— Howard Staunton

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