Notes by J. H. Blackburne.

1. 3…a6 If the P to Q 3 defence is intended, then it is better not to make this move.
2. 5…Ne7 B to Q 2 is considered the correct line of play, although Steinitz often adopts the text move.
3. 7…h6 A stronger defence is Kt x P.
4. 11…Qc8 It is difficult to say which is Black's best, but certainly Kt to Q 5 is preferable to this move.
5. 19.Bd5 B x P, ch, looks tempting, but the answer would be K to R sq.
6. 22…e4 This cannot be good, as it allows the Knight to come into powerful play on the King's side.
7. 24.c3 Quite unnecessary, as the Knight's Pawn cannot be captured at present. More forcible was P to K Kt 3, preventing P to K B 5 and also threatening Kt to B 4.
8. 25…Raa8 Played without due consideration; P to K B 5 would have given chances of a draw.
9. 26.Rd7 Probably R to Q 6 was slightly stronger.
10. 30…Qe5 Very ingenious, but of no avail. If White now takes Knight, the reply is Q x Kt, and would draw. Black could also play 30. ... K to Kt sq, in which case White would win as follows:—30. ... K to Kt sq; 31. B x P, P x B; 32. Kt to Q 5, Kt x Kt; 33. Q x Kt, ch, K to R 2; 34. Q x P, ch, Q to Kt 3; 35. Q x R, Q to Kt 8, ch; 36. K to R 2, Q to B 4; 37. Q to R 7, winning easily.
11. 31.Qh4 Decisive; Black must lose a Piece whatever he does.
12. 32…Qxe7 The result is the same if he takes with the Bishop.
13. 37.Nd4+ It is now only a matter of time. White has a Piece ahead and a safe game.