Notes by H. N. Pillsbury.

1. 7…Kf8 The foregoing line of play is the invention of J. W. Showalter, of New York. At this point Black has several moves; P to K Kt 3 is weakening. B to K B sq, while somewhat backward, is perfectly safe. Castling is also safe, but requires correct afterplay. In the match Showalter v. Albin, New York City, occurred the following: 7. Castles; 8. B to Q 3, P to K B 4; 9. Q to R 3, P to B 4; 10. P x P, Kt to Q 2; 11. P to B 4, Kt x B P; 12. Castles, P to Q Kt 4, &c. The text move also appears perfectly safe.
2. 11.Nd2 Losing a Pawn. Castling is safe and correct.
3. 21…h5 With this powerful move Black forces the entrance of the Rook and Queen's Bishop, and, with a Pawn behind, White has little to do but await developments, his game being virtually lost. (See diagram.)
4. 23…Rh3 Correctly forcing the exchange of Queens.
5. 30…Rf6 White threatened Kt x P.
6. 31…d3 The winning move; Black's Bishops become all-powerful.
7. 34…Bxf1 White offers up only the exchange, for if 34. B x Kt; 35. R x R, ch, P x R; 36. R to Q sq, regaining the Piece.
8. 35…Rd7 The advance of the Pawn settles matters, and White's remaining moves are merely desperate attempts to save an untenable game.