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When one of the central files is blocked, attention turns to the other central file or, sometimes, the neighbouring bishop's (c or f) file. To command the open files is the key to success.
Dražen Marović, Dynamic Pawn Play In Chess
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The centre is the most important part of the board because, from it, there is the prospect of moving the pieces quickly in all directions, whenever necessary. Richard Réti, Modern Ideas In Chess
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