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Setting forth an idea. Often used by problemists.
Kipping, C.S.. vs Mate in 3 moves 1-0 First Prize S. Glasnik
1947.02.27

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Theme Valve : The black opens a line for one of his pieces, closing another line of the same piece.
1. Qf6! Bh7
1… Ba7 2. e6 Bb8 3. Qd8#
2. Qh4 Bg8 3. Qd8# 1-0

Kramnik was the luckiest man in the history of chess. He never won a single cycle, he got all the matches that he played for political reasons. Veselin Topalov
2014
Chess is a scientific game and its literature ought to be placed on the basis of the strictest truthfulness, which is the foundation of all scientific research. W. Steinitz
Thank the stars that I have been banned by FIDE so it is very clear I have nothing to do with this mess… Garry Kasparov
2015
Chess is respected in culture and education, but our organization is far behind. FIDE must lead, not drag chess down. Garry Kasparov
2014
When I see the Berlin defence, I am almost happy that I am not longer a top player! Nigel Short
2016

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