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Universal systems can save a player a great deal of time and preparation. The main drawback is that a player restricts the range of positions and structures that he plays, which in turn can limit his development as a player. Steve Giddins, How To Build Your Chess Opening Repertoire
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The centre is the most important part of the board. If a player has total control of this part of the board, he is often well on the way to victory. Simon Williams, Improve Your Attacking Chess
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In positions of strategic manoeuvring, where time is not of significance, activating the worst-placed piece is often the most reliable way of improving your position as a whole. Alexei Kosikov, Positional Play
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The French Defence-player must not be squeamish about getting a 'weak' e pawn; the main thing is to eliminate White's strong e pawn. Cecil Purdy, CJS Purdy's Fine Art Of Chess Annotation And Other Thoughts - Volume Three
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Black's counterplay in the King's Indian generally must start against d4, and the overall principle is that unless there is something specifically wrong with it, Black should play ...e5 as soon as possible after castling. Edmar Mednis, Practical Endgame Tips
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The study of different pawn-structures is an indispensable way to improve your understanding of chess strategy. Andreas Tzermiadianos, How To Beat The French Defence: The Essential Guide To The Tarrasch
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Profound knowledge of the opening moves is rarely enough to win the game in itself, but it puts extra pressure on the opponent in the middlegame. Neil McDonald, The Sveshnikov Sicilian
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