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The real purpose behind "knights before bishops" is "keep the widest choice" or, as it is generally expressed, "reserve the greater option."
Cecil Purdy, Action Chess: Purdy's 24 Hours Opening Repertoire
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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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