There were no universal accepted laws of chess in the XIX century until the British chess code was compiled and released by Rev. E.E. Cunnington in 1903.
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Quotes of the Day
We lost the crowns of World Champions, it is sad, of course. But if you look at the rating list of top 100 players, Russia is still dominating. However, the competition is constantly growing stronger.
Arkady Dvorkovich 2011
When you see a good move, look for a better one
Emanuel Lasker
” Chess is a sport. A violent sport.”
Marcel Duchamp
Kasparov’s book are the best, as far as high level analyses are concerned.
Jan Timman 1991 NIC
If the 12th game (from the match Carlsen-Karjakin)… were a restaurant dish, I would send it back to the chef.
Nigel Short 2016