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It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.

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When you defend, try not to worry or become upset. Keep your cool and trust your position - it's all you've got.

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According to such great attacking players as Bronstein and Tal, most combinations are inspired by the player's memories of earlier games.

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Under no circumstances should you play fast if you have a winning position. Forget the clock, use all your time and make good moves.

Fast, Make, Moving, Time, Winning

Errors have nothing to do with luck; they are caused by time pressure, discomfort or unfamiliarilty with a position, distractions, feelings of intimidation, nervous tension, overambition, excessive caution, and dozens of other psychological factors.

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Agreeing to draws in the middlegame, equal or otherwise, deprives you of the opportunity to practice playing endgames, and the endgame is probably where you need the most practice.

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The business of the endgame is maneuvring to control critical squares, advancing or blockading passed pawns, preparing a breakthrough by the king, or exploiting the subtle superiority of one piece over another.

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