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determine who shall begin the first game. If a game be drawn, the player who began it has the first move of the following one.

The player who gives the odds has the right of moving first in each game, unless otherwise agreed. Whenever a Pawn is given, it is understood to be always the King's Bishop's Pawn.

A Piece or Pawn touched must be played, unless at the moment of touching it the player say, "J'adoube" or words to that effect ; but if a Piece or Pawn be displaced or overturned by accident it may be restored to its place.

While a player holds the Piece or Pawn he has touched, he may play it to any other than the square he took it from ; but having quitted it. he cannot recall the move.

Should a player take one of his adversary's Pieces or Pawns without saying "J'adoube," or words to that effect, his adversary may compel him to take it ; but, if it cannot be legally taken, he may oblige him to move the King ; should his King, however, be so posted that he cannot be legally moved, no penalty can be inflicted.

Should a player move one of his adversary's men, his antagonist has the option of compelling him—1st, to replace the Piece or Pawn, and move his King ; 2nd, to replace the Piece or Pawn and take it ; 3rd, to let the Piece or Pawn remain on the square to which it had been played, as if the move were correct.

If a player takes one of his adversary's men with one of his own that cannot take it without making a false move, his antagonist has the option of compelling him to