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Mikhail Botvinnik Quotes: If Tal sacrifices a piece, take it. If Petrosian sacrifices a piece, don't take it.
         

If Tal sacrifices a piece, take it. If Petrosian sacrifices a piece, don't take it.


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Every great master will find it useful to have his own theory on the openings, which only he himself knows, a theory which is closely linked with plans for the middle game.



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