“First and foremost it is essential to understand the essence, the overall idea of any fashionable variation, and only then include it in one's repertoire. Otherwise the tactical trees will conceal from the player the strategic picture of the wood, in which his orientation will most likely be lost.”
Quote by Lev Polugaevsky
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Lev Polugaevsky
Lev Polugaevsky was a renowned chess player known for his exceptional skill and unique tactical style. He enjoyed a high reputation in the chess world and won multiple chess championships. He was a Soviet and international chess master who made significant contributions to the sport of chess. more
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