A chess movement of the eighteenth century created in Modena (Italy) which involved Ercole del Ro, Lolli and Ponziani. They stressed quick development and did not give importance to a strong pawn centre structure.
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Quotes of the Day
Chess is respected in culture and education, but our organization is far behind. FIDE must lead, not drag chess down.
Garry Kasparov 2014
People knew about 110 years of chess history. Nowadays, nobody is able to tell you the name of the world champion of 2000.
Anatoly Karpov 2005
When you see a good move, look for a better one
Emanuel Lasker
When I am in the USSR, I have the feeling that every tram conductor plays chess better than I do.
Hans Ree
Despite the ugliness of his decline, Bobby Fischer deserves to be remembered for the great things he did for chess and for his immortal games.
Garry Kasparov 2004