An Italian word meaning time. The unit of time expressed in terms of a move. A gain of time (move) during the game in that a player has gain or loss tempi. Tarrasch called it: “the time value for a move”.
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Quotes of the Day
I think I am certainly more talented than many other people. But I don’t know what talent consists of.
Magnus Carlsen 2014
Kasparov’s book are the best, as far as high level analyses are concerned.
Jan Timman 1991 NIC
Danailov, in his campaign, used the motto – “I know.” One or two months later he said “I am learning.” Three years after, we know that he cannot learn. He gave so many promises, he has done absolutely nothing.
Georgios Makropoulos 2013
Karpov Lost, Kasparov Lost, the Only One Who Remained Is Me …
Kirsan Ilyumzhinov 2014
Chess is a fairy tale of 1001 blunders.
Savielly Tartakower