Quote by: Howard Staunton

Having marshalled the men in battle order, as shown in the first diagram, you will observe that each party has two ranks of men, on the first of which stand the superior Pieces, and on the next the eight Pawns.


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Author Bio


  • NameHoward Staunton
  • DescriptionEnglish chess master
  • BornApril, 1810
  • DiedJune 22, 1874
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • ProfessionLiterary Historian; Chess Player; Author