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Quotes of the Day
.If we compare Carlsen with Anand or me or someone else, by ten criteria, he will be stronger in eight of them.
Veselin Topalov 2015
After an upsetting defeat the best psychology for the next game is a placid draw
Dr. Vidmar
I detest the endgame. A well-played game should be practically decided in the middle-game!
David Janowski
You can’t look too annoyed or they’ll look for the mistake you’ve made. A lot of the time it’s about looking for these opportunities and if you give them a clue, the good players will find it.
Magnus Carlsen 2016
You only task in the opening is to reach a playable middle game.
Lajos Portisch