Notes by I. Gunsberg.

1. 9.cxd5 We prefer to develop this Bishop on Q Kt 2.
2. 10…Nc6 We have a theory, also expressed elsewhere, that the two Pawns on the Queen's file and Queen's Bishop's file, if standing by themselves are conveniently placed for attack. Black, therefore, should not have waited quietly till it suited White to take off the Pawns, but should have forestalled that intention. Moreover, why does Black play P to Q B 4 at all.'' Surely it must be for the purpose of further advance. If, therefore, as has been done in this game. White does not stop the further advance of the Pawn, by P to Q Kt 3 and B to Kt 2, then the spirit of the opening requires P to B 5 to be played, which would place both White Bishops in a wretchedly confined position. White's move of P to Q Kt 3 need not be feared in the least, as the Pawn could be taken off, and we consider that in that case Black's isolated Queen's Pawn would not be weak. In the great majority of cases Q Kt to Q 2 is a much stronger move than Q Kt to B 3- It leaves the Bishop's file open for the action of the Rook, and it offers good defensive resources in case of a King's side attack, when Black could play R to K sq and Kt to B sq in defence of the King's Rook's Pawn.
3. 17…Ne5 We still consider P to B 5 a stronger move.
4. 18…c4 White having got his chance adopts the right line of play, and attempts to weaken the advanced Pawns. Black cannot help himself, but must perforce provide the White Knight with a commanding 86 square on Q 5. If Black had played Kt x Kt first, then 19. B x Kt, P to B 5; 20. B X Kt, wins a Pawn.
5. 27…Rda8 No better proof in support of the opinion expressed in Note i can be cited than is afforded by the fact that this Bishop has to play back to its original square in defence of the Queen's side.
6. 28.Bc1 White is adopting a vigorous policy. This move which looks dangerous on the surface is really very good play, as the Black Knight on K 4 has not a good square to play to. If Kt (K 4) to Kt 5, White replies B x Kt, followed by Kt x Q P. There can be no doubt that the task of defending these two Pawns involves the player who possesses them in difficulties of position and development. (See diagram.)
7. 29.f4 There was no better way of giving up the exchange.
8. 30…Bc5 This move marks the final consummation of White's plans against Black's centre Pawns, and henceforward further resistance is hopeless.