Notes by J. Mason.

1. 9.Bb2 By 7. P to Q 3 (in lieu of 7. P x P), and forthwith retiring his Bishop, Black sets up the 'normal defence' to the Evans'; as distinguished from the ' compromised defence,' whose characteristic is the capture of the second Pawn. There has long been diversity of opinion as to how the attack should proceed in these circumstances; but the move here chosen by Mr. Gunsberg has been less favoured, both in theory and practice, than 9. Kt to B 3 org. P to Q 5. Probably It is best to bring out the Knight, not obstructing the King's Bishop, and reserving employment of the other Bishop until there is some clearer indication of where it will do most good.
2. 10…Ne7 Much better than 10. Kt to Q R 4. White will not double any Pawn, opening up a dangerous line of invasion upon his own King.
3. 18.Nd4 Already the first player has little or no advantage in position, and there is the solid Pawn against him looming in the future. Some very ingenious operations, with a view to attack, begin here, but they come to nothing.
4. 19…c6 If 19. Kt x B; 20. R x Kt, all White’s forces would be in excellent action. Besides, this advance is the natural complement of 19. Q R to B sq, leading on to counter-attack of considerable importance.
5. 25.Qh5 It might be better to change off the Knight, and Rook if necessary. As it happens, this excursion of the Queen is in vain; and he has to take the Knight subsequently, on rather worse conditions.
6. 35.Nh5 The sacrifice ventured here is somewhat puzzling, but it is unsound.
7. 40…Qxg2+ As this very shortly and conclusively proves. A highly interesting Evans'.