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If you have not enough time on your clock for a full examination (of a position), pick a move that seems to improve your position irrespective of calculation, rather than a "fancy" move which may be good but which would need much calculation to prove it so. Cecil Purdy, Purdy's Fine Art Of Chess Annotation And Other Thoughts - Volume Two
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If I repeat an opening variation that my opponent has lost badly against, I'll gain an immediate psychological advantage. He will have to confront not only my moves, but also his painful memories. Ján Markoš, The Secret Ingredient To Winning Chess
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When you have a space advantage it is often wise to concentrate on consolidating the space gained before extending it further. Jonathan Rowson, Chess For Zebras
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Many positional pawn sacrifices involve gaining the advantage of the two bishops. John Watson, Chess Strategy In Action
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When checkmating with bishop and knight against a lone king, a king can be checkmated only in a corner of the bishop's colour. Jesús de la Villa, 100 Endgames You Must Know
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If we are considering sacrificing a bishop in an attack on the king, we must be sure that our knight(s) can cooperate effectively with our queen. David LeMoir, Essential Chess Sacrifices
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Having seized the initiative it is essential to develop it with all means at your disposal, not fearing either material or positional losses. Valeri Beim, Lessons In Chess Strategy
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