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The Laws of the Game

I.--The chess-board must be so placed that each player has a white corner square nearest his right-hand. If the board have been improperly placed, it must be adjusted, provided four moves on each side have not been played, but not afterwards.

II.--If a Piece or Pawn be misplaced at the beginning of the game either player may insist upon the mistake being rectified, if he discover it before playing his fourth move, but not afterwards.

III.--Should a player, at the commencement of the game, omit to place all his men on the board, he may correct the omission before playing his fourth move, but not afterwards.