To interpose a man between the checking piece and the attacking king.
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Quotes of the Day
I detest the endgame. A well-played game should be practically decided in the middle-game!
David Janowski
Fischer wanted to prove that all world championship games after his victory were prearranged. He did not convince me.
Vishy Anand 2008
I think I am certainly more talented than many other people. But I don’t know what talent consists of.
Magnus Carlsen 2014
Botvinnik and Tal are among the best; I also like Spassky, but I think Petrosian is better than all of them. His weakness is too many draws, even against players he could beat easily. Maybe he lacks self-confidence.
Robert Fischer 1960
I think that ACP is a small clique, which gives power to more cliques.
Nigel Short 2016
