"The strength of the playing ability is much more important. Only if the strength of the opponent's playing ability is comparable, does the game develop.“


-Vladimir Kramnik

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The strength of the playing ability is much more important. Only if the strength of the opponent's playing ability is comparable, does the game develop.

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