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Quote by Aron Nimzowitsch

“The chess world is obligated to organize a match between the champion of the world and the winner of this Carlsbad tournament - indeed, this is a moral obligation. If the world of chess should remain deaf to its obligation, on the other hand, it would amount to an absolutely unforgivable omission, carrying with it a heavy burden of guilt.”

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Aron Nimzowitsch

Aron Nimzowitsch was a renowned chess master, born on November 7, 1886, and died on March 16, 1935. He was highly regarded in the chess community for his innovative style and the Nimzo-Indian Defense, which he developed. more

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