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.

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

After black's reply to 1.e4 with 1..e5, leaves him always trying to get into the game

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.

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.

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

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