Notes by S. Tinsley.

1. 3.exd5 Modern practice avoids this old variation. Let me point out to a novice one simple and yet important objection to it. Black's Queen's Bishop is a source of anxiety to him in all French defences and in many other close games. The text move opens the file, and gives that Piece the freedom of action it could never otherwise obtain till late in the game.
2. 9.O-O-O Of course the object is to risk a little for immediate attack on the Black King, when Castling Queen's side is adopted so early. And, be it observed, Black cannot do much at this point.
3. 9…Qc7 If now Black Castles King's Rook, then B x P, ch, would easily prove advantageous, owing to the position of Black's Queen's Bishop. Supposing, Castles; 10. B x P, ch, K x B; 11. Kt to Kt 5, ch, K moves; 12. Q x B, &c.
4. 13…Nf8 Black would like to Castle Queen's Rook also; but then follows Kt x B P. Black has already a most uncomfortable position.
5. 14…Qd7 Hoping to force off Queens. Thus 14.... Q to Q 2; 15.... P to B 3; 16. Kt to K 6, Kt x Kt; 17. Q x Kt, Q x Q; 18. R x Q, K to Q 2, &c.
6. 15.Na4 The initiation of one of the prettiest combinations of the Tournament. By the aid of diagram the play can be easily followed from this point.
7. 16.Nc5 Forcible as well as pretty; because if the Knight is not taken, one will in any case go to K 6 with effect.
8. 17…Nh7 Of course P x Kt is unsound, the reply being B x P, and the Piece is regained with much advantage of material and position.
9. 19.Nxg7 It requires the light thrown upon the game by the after-play to prove that this is sound.
10. 22…Kf7 One of the best features of the position. If 22.... P to Q 5; 23. B x P, ch, Q x B; 24. Q x Kt, mate.
11. 29…Kh7 If 29.... Kt to Kt 2; 30. R x Kt, ch, Q x R; 31. Q to K 6, ch, winning the Rook at R 6.
12. 39.Rxg7+ There has been elegance and brilliancy enough. The simple and forcible style is the best, even though not quite artistic, whatever that may mean. Black had a wretched position throughout, after move seven or eight, and had no opening for his well-known powers. White took full advantage of the opportunities, and the result is a very entertaining game.