The truth is that my chess development was nothing out of the ordinary, and it proceeded probably at a pace no faster than others.

Furman astounded me with his chess depth, a depth which he revealed easily and naturally, as if all he were doing was establishing well-known truths.

First of all, we have to go back to the classical time control.

The days when it was possible to win a serious game only by merit of sporting character or depth of chess understanding have vanished forever. Chess knowledge has become dominant, bypassing all the other factors that contribute to success.

Pawns not only create the sketch for the whole painting, they are also the soil, the foundation, of any position

No, no, it is obvious that the ECU should act as a close alliance for the benefit of chess.

I don't pretend to anything more than harmony.