A technique used by computer programmers to cut down the number of possible moves a computer has to evaluate before choosing the best move.
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Quotes of the Day
Peter Svidler clearly needs to be more ambitious and take more risk. 12 draws out of 14 games, I mean, come on, that’s not a Champion’s attitude there!
Anish Giri
The Golden Age, when machines were weak and my hair was strong!
Garry Kasparov 2017
The blunders are all there on the board, waiting to be made.
Savielly Tartakower
Not this time, Mr. Carlsen! (after winning the World Blitz Championship 2016)
Sergey Karjakin 2016
Drawing general conclusions about your main weaknesses can provide a great stimulus to further growth.
Alexander Kotov