Agreeing to draws in the middlegame, equal or otherwise, deprives you of the opportunity to practice playing endgames, … - Pal Benko

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Agreeing to draws in the middlegame, equal or otherwise, deprives you of the opportunity to practice playing endgames, and the endgame is probably where you need the most practice.

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