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 Copy Share Image
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… — Howard Staunton Copy Share Image
Many persons have been confused and discouraged at the very outset of the study by the great variety and the delicate distinctions of the… — Howard Staunton Copy Share Image
After white's reply to 1.e4 e5 with 2.f4 the game is in its last throes — Howard Staunton Copy Share Image
The Chess-board must be placed with a white square at the right-hand corner. — Howard Staunton Copy Share Image
When the King is checked, or any valuable Piece in danger from the attack of an enemy, you are said to interpose a man… — Howard Staunton Copy Share Image
It is the duty of the Umpire to determine all questions submitted to him according to these laws, when they apply, and according to… — Howard Staunton Copy Share Image
A Rook is of the value of five Pawns and a fraction, and may be exchanged for a minor Piece and two Pawns. Two… — Howard Staunton Copy Share Image
The game of chess is the most fascinating and intellectual pastime which the wisdom of antiquity has bequeathed to us. — Howard Staunton Copy Share Image
The Pawn moves only one square at a time, and that straight forward, except in the act of capturing, when it takes one step… — Howard Staunton Copy Share Image
Having marshalled the men in battle order, as shown in the first diagram, you will observe that each party has two ranks of men,… — Howard Staunton Copy Share Image
If, during the course of the game, it be discovered that any error or illegality has been committed in the moves of the pieces,… — Howard Staunton Copy Share Image
