To arrive at a position in which equilibrium is established. This is usually used to describe the result of an opening, when Black strives to equalize White’s opening initiative.
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Quotes of the Day
Karpov is the official World Champion, but I’m not sure what that really means.
Jan Timman 1993
Kasparov is great as a chess player, but all his attempts to prove himself as an organizer – let’s say, is beyond the champion’s level.
Boris Gelfand 2016
In chess,honestly,nobody cares how beautiful you play,if Morphy would be 2710 today,he would not get a single invitation.
Teymur Rajabov 2017
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
I thank the Lord for not pairing me with Black against Magnus Carlsen in the first round.
Nigel Short 2017