Chess Player's Chronicle, Volume 15

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R. Hastings., 1854 - Chess

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Page 326 - Black. 1. P. to K. fourth 2. P. takes P. 3. P. to K. Kt. fourth 4.
Page 297 - If, on throwing the die, the number should turn up five, the King or one of the Pawns must move; if four, the Elephant; if three, the Horse; and if the throw be two, then, O Prince, the Ship must move." ON THE MOVES OF THE PIECES "The King moves one square in all directions; the Pawn moves one square straightforward, but smites an enemy through either angle, in advance; the Elephant, O Prince of many lands, moves, (so far as his path is clear), In the direction of the...
Page 303 - The beautiful simplicity and extreme perfection of the game, as it is commonly played in Europe and Asia...
Page 231 - MORPHY. 1 . P. to K. fourth 2. Kt. to KB third 3. P. to Q. fourth 4.
Page 232 - Kt. fifth 4. P. to QB third 5. P. to Q. fourth 6. P. takes P.
Page 165 - К. fourth 2. P. takes P. 3. P. to K. Kt. fourth 4. P. to K. Kt. fifth 5. Kt. to К. В. third White, (Herr 1. P. to K. fourth 2.
Page 176 - BAACK. 1. P. to K. fourth 2. P. to KB fourth 3. K. Kt. to B. third 4.
Page 202 - BINGEN . ) 1. P. to K. fourth 2. Kt. to QB third 3. B. to QB fourth 4.

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