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"The Bishop and Knight, in contradistinction to the Queen and Rook, are called Minor Pieces."

Howard Staunton, English Celebrity

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"The Bishop and Knight, in contradistinction to the Queen and Rook, are called Minor Pieces."

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"The penalty for exceeding the time limit is the forfeiture of the game."

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"The Queen is usually reckoned equal, in average situations, to two Rooks and a Pawn, but towards the end of a game she is hardly so valuable as two Rooks."

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