Notes by Dr. Tarrasch.

1. 2…b6 Stronger is B to K 2 or P to Q B 4.
2. 5…Qe7 The whole game needs very little comment. Both players open in an original manner, and after a rather long fight for position Tchigorin gets an opportunity for attack. Black loses the game not through any particular mistake, but from White's stronger play in general.
3. 7.f3 In order to retire the Bishop to B 2 after Black's P to Q 4.
4. 13…g5 This is not good, as now the advance of White's Bishop's Pawn and the opening of the Bishop's file gain importance.
5. 16…Qd6 White has now a much better game.
6. 22.Nd5 The beginning of a decisive attack.
7. 30…c6 Black's position is broken up and will soon be entirely destroyed. The position of White's Queen is peculiar, and also the absolutely safe position of White's King, though only protected by the Knight. It is also worthy of note that Tchigorin took, from the 31st to the 39th move, no less than fifty-six minutes, but each move is of greatest accuracy and precision. [This game, which was adjourned at the curious position at the 31st move, caused much interesting discussion in the interval as to whether White's Queen would get out without loss, and the opinions expressed amongst the spectators as to the chances of the game were remarkably varied.—Ed.]