The weaker the player the more terrible the Knight is to him, but as a player increases in … - Jose Raul Capablanca

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He had an idea that even when beaten he could steal a little victory by laughing at defeat.

Jose Raul Capablanca

The weaker the player the more terrible the Knight is to him, but as a player increases in strength the value of the Bishop becomes more evident to him, and of course there is, or should be, a corresponding decease in his estimation of the value of the Knight as compared to the bishop.

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