WINNING MATERIAL

The gaining of an opponent’s pawn or piece. This may be accomplished by capturing an opposing piece without losing one’s own men or by capturing an opposing piece of greater value in exchange of one’s own piece of lesser value.

I think I like chess. That’s the main reason that I’m able to play at a reasonably high level – that I really love chess. Always have and always will (smiles). It’s the best game in the world! Nigel Short
2016
Good players actually use their long-term memory much more than inexperienced players, who use their short-term memory. Good players try to recall patterns. Magnus Carlsen 2016
2016
“Chess is the struggle against the error.” Johannes Zukertort
I don’t particularly like being searched electronically. It is inconceivable that such a thing would happen in any other sport. It is fundamentally anti-chess, and I think the people who are behind this decision need their heads looked at! They are sick! They are ruining the very beauty that is chess. Nigel Short
2016
A good sacrifice is one that is not necessarily sound but leaves your opponent dazed and confused. Rudolf Spielmann

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WINNING MATERIAL

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