A problem composer’s description of a move by black that open the line for a black line-piece and closes a line previously commanded by the same line-piece.
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Quotes of the Day
Kasparov’s book are the best, as far as high level analyses are concerned.
Jan Timman 1991 NIC
When I am in the USSR, I have the feeling that every tram conductor plays chess better than I do.
Hans Ree
Chess…gives students an opportunity to think at a different level.
Dr. Chad Witherspoon 2014
When I see the Berlin defence, I am almost happy that I am not longer a top player!
Nigel Short 2016
I believe that every world champion has a greatness of his own.
Kiril Georgiev 2017