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The mere occupation of the centre by pawns does not spell control of the centre. So long as the opponent has centre or wing pawns yet to be heard from, centre-control remains in abeyance.
Al Horowitz & Geoffrey Mott-Smith, Point Count 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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