Quote by: Howard Staunton

Each player, it will be observed, has eight superior Pieces or officers, and eight minor ones which are called Pawns; and, for the purpose of distinction, the Pieces and Pawns of one party are of a different color from those of the other.


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Author Bio


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