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Quote by Wilhelm Steinitz

“The task of the positional player is systematically to accumulate slight advantages and try to convert temporary advantages into permanent ones, otherwise the player with the better position runs the risk of losing it.”

Quote by Wilhelm Steinitz

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Wilhelm Steinitz

Wilhelm Steinitz, born on May 17, 1836 and died on August 12, 1900, was a renowned chess player from Germany. He is considered one of the greatest chess players in history and is often referred to as the 'Father of Modern Chess'. Steinitz dominated the chess scene from the late 19th to the early 20th century and had a profound impact on the development of the game. more

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