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“Nowadays grandmasters no longer study their opponent's games so much, but they study his character, his behaviour and his temperament in the most thorough fashion.”

Quote by David Bronstein

Book:200 Open Games

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This book provides a comprehensive selection of chess openings, offering strategies and variations suitable for beginners and experienced players alike. more

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David Bronstein

David Bronstein was a renowned chess player born in Lithuania in February 19, 1924, and passed away on December 5, 2006. He was highly respected in the chess community for his unique tactics and strategic thinking. more

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