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I claim that nothing else is so effective in encouraging the growth of chess strength as such independent analysis, both of the games of the great players and your own.

Mikhail Botvinnik
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If Tal sacrifices a piece, take it. If Petrosian sacrifices a piece, don't take it.

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Chess cannot be taught. Chess can only be learned.

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