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if newspapers were written by people whose sole object in writing was to tell the truth about politics and the truth about art we should not believe in war, and we should believe in art.

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All chess players know what a combination is. Whether one makes it oneself, or is its victim, or reads of it, it stands out from the rest of the game and stirs one's admiration.

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The middlegame I repeat is chess itself, chess with all its possibilities, its attacks, defences, sacrifices, etc.

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It is not a move, even the best move that you must seek, but a realizable plan

Chess Game, Move, Moving, Plan, Realizable, Strategy

The King plays a most important part in the endgame, and gains in power and activity as the number of pieces on the board diminishes. Acting in eight different directions, he becomes, instead of the weakest piece, one of the most formidable units.

Activity, Different, Eight, Kings, Numbers, Pieces

Haste is never more dangerous than when you feel that victory is in your grasp.

Grasp, Haste, Mistake, Victory

Inexperienced players have a fear of this piece, which seems to them enigmatic, mysterious, and astonishing in its power. We must admit that it has remarkable characteristics which compel respect and occasionally surprise the most wary players.

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