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“Believe firmly that in chess there are no rules without exceptions.”

Quote by Reuben Fine

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Reuben Fine was a prominent psychologist, born on October 11, 1914, and died on March 26, 1993. His research focused on psychological measurement and theories of intelligence, which had a profound impact on the field of psychology. more

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