In both notations the moves are often given in a tabular form, thus:--

P-K4 e2-e4

1. ---- 1. -----, the moves above the line being White's

P-K4 e7-e5

and below the line Black's.

_Illustrative Games._--The text-books should be consulted by students

who wish to improve their game. The following are some of the leading

openings:--