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.

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 game of chess is the most fascinating and intellectual pastime which the wisdom of antiquity has bequeathed to us.

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.

To play with correctness and skill the ends of games, is an important but a very rare accomplishment, expect among the magnates of the game.

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

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