“What is the object of playing a gambit opening?... To acquire a reputation of being a dashing player at the cost of losing a game”
Quote by Siegbert Tarrasch
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Siegbert Tarrasch
Siegbert Tarrasch, born on March 5, 1862, and died on February 17, 1934, was a renowned chess player in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Known for his exquisite skill and unique tactical style, he was a symbol of German chess. more
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