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It is not sufficient to be a master of one opening. You must also be a jack of all the rest! Sure, go ahead and learn one defence thoroughly, but also get a feel for the others. Force yourself to play through master games or play some blitz games. You only require some general knowledge of the general principles.
John Emms, Chess For The Rank And File

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