"A chess game is divided into three stages: the first, when you hope you have the advantage, the second when you believe you have an advantage, and the third... when you know you're going to lose!"

Alexander Alekhine (1892 - 1946)
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About Alexander Alekhine

Alexander Alekhine was a Russian and French chess player and the fourth World Chess Champion. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest chess players in history, known for his exceptional combinative play and fierce competitive spirit on the chessboard. Alekhine's innovative and complex playing style deeply influenced the development of modern chess theory and strategy.

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