I remember being with a girlfriend who asked me to look over some chess openings with her. I instantly fell asleep. I found that I could always take a nap in any situation by just looking at some opening variation - my eyes would shut right away.
Pal BenkoAccording to such great attacking players as Bronstein and Tal, most combinations are inspired by the player's memories of earlier games.
Pal BenkoTypically, in the last round of open tournaments the level of play is markedly lower, the number of blunders higher.
Pal BenkoThe business of the endgame is maneuvring to control critical squares, advancing or blockading passed pawns, preparing a breakthrough by the king, or exploiting the subtle superiority of one piece over another.
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