In my games I have sometimes found a combination intuitively simply feeling that it must be there. Yet … - Mikhail Tal

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My dog and two cats are such a vital part of my life. To say that I am their owner doesn't reflect at all the profound bond and responsibility that I have towards them.

Mikhail Tal

In my games I have sometimes found a combination intuitively simply feeling that it must be there. Yet I was not able to translate my thought processes into normal human language.

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