Notes by H. N. Pillsbury.

1. 5.e3 In a game between Blackburne and Showalter the former here continued B to K Kt 5.
2. 12.Ne2 It would be better to prevent the pinning by P to K R 3; Black has much the freer position of Pieces, fully compensating for the isolated Pawn.
3. 13.Bc3 Kt to Kt 3 at once was the correct move, and would have prevented the formation of the attack which ensues.
4. 14…Nxf2 This pretty sacrifice leads to fine complications, but there appears to be a flaw in it.
5. 16.Nf5 Why not simply B to K 2? If in answer 16... Q to Kt 3; then 17. Kt to Q 4, or if 16... B x Kt; 17. B x B, Q to Kt 3; 18. Q to K B sq. White appears to retain at least the exchange ahead in all variations.
6. 16…Rxf3 Black now demolishes the opposing position with a few well-chosen, timely strokes. [After 16. B to K 2, Q to Kt 3; 17. Kt to Q 4, R x Kt may have deterred White.—Ed.]