If, during the course of the game, it be discovered that any error or illegality has been committed in the moves of the pieces, the moves must be retraced, and the necessary correction made, without penalty.

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

When neither party can give checkmate, the game is drawn

If, during the course of the game, it be discovered that any error or illegality has been committed in the moves of the pieces, the moves must be retraced, and the necessary correction made, without penalty.

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

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.

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.