Notes by James Mason.

1. 3.Bd3 On general grounds, the King's Knight should be played in preference to the Bishop in this kind of game. Usually the Bishop has several courses open to him during the earlier stages; while, as a rule, the Knight has but one good post at the outset, viz. B 3. The inference seems obvious.
2. 4…e5 Taking the initiative directly. But White appears content with assuming a more or less strictly defensive attitude; which he very ably maintains until driven to retaliatory measures by pressure of events.
3. 12.Nf1 A surer protection than Kt to B 3 in this position.
4. 14…Qe7 Little could be hoped for from Q to R 6, so she retires, satisfied for the moment with having induced the probably weakening advance of the Pawns.
5. 18…g5 Clearly enough Black plays to win; and from that policy some risk is inseparable. It is found in the shape of serious danger to his own King later on.
6. 21.exf4 If 21. Kt P x P, then Q to R 5, &c. Profit from the open file would be all on the other side.
7. 26…h5 Part of the general plan indicated at the 18th move. White does not want any closer acquaintance with this Pawn for the present.
8. 30.Bb4 The contest increases in difficulty. The united passed Pawns are truly formidable. Yet White is not dismayed.
9. 34…a6 Best, no doubt. Any exchange of Queens now would leave the passed Pawns good winning chances.
10. 36.Qb6 This is a lost move with the Queen at a very critical period, and it helps to lose the game. Q to B 5 at once was better.
11. 43.Bd6 A curious error, losing straight away, for the reply wins the Bishop of course. 43. P to Kt 3, with soon B to Kt 2, &c., might have at least drawn.