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9781232124627: The laws and practice of chess; together with an analysis of the openings, and a treatise on end games
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1876 Excerpt: ...The Game.--If either player abandon the game, discontinue his moves, voluntarily resign, or refuse to abide by a decision of the umpire, he must be considered to have lost the game. XIX. The Umpire Or Bystanders.--The umpire shall have authority to decide any question whatever that may arise in the course of a game, but must never interfere except when appealed to by one of the players, unless a violation of the fundamental laws has taken place; and when appealed to he must always apply the laws as he finds them herein expressed, and neither assume the power of modifying them or deviating from them in particular cases, according to his own judgment. When a question is submitted to the umpire or to bystanders, by both players, their decision shall be final and binding upon both players. The term bystander comprises any impartial player of eminence who can be appealed to, absent or present. Rules For Playing The Games At Odds. I. In games where one player gives the odds of a piece, or "the exchange," or allows his opponent to count drawn games as won, or agrees to checkmate with a particular Piece or Pawn, or on a particular square, he has the right to choose the men and to move first, unless an arrangement to the contrary is agreed to between the combatants. II. When the odds of Pawn and one move, or Pawn and more moves, are given, the Pawn given must be understood to be the King's Bishop's Pawn. III. When a player gives the odds of his King's or Queen's Rook, he must not castle (or, more properly speaking, leap his King) on the side from whence he takes off the Rook, unless before commencing the game or match he stipulates to have the privilege of so doing. TV. When a player undertakes to give checkmate with ono of his Pawns, or with a particular ...

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  • PublisherRarebooksclub.com
  • Publication date2012
  • ISBN 10 1232124621
  • ISBN 13 9781232124627
  • BindingPaperback
  • Number of pages48

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