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The 3 move repetition occurs when the position as a whole is repeated three times. If this occurs in a chess game, it would be considered a draw if it is claimed.
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To voluntarily give up material in the hope of gaining other advantages as compensation.
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Friedrich Saemisch (1896-1975) was born in Berlin, he was awarded the title of International Grandmaster in 1950. In 1921, he won the first Austrian chess championship. Loser of more games of chess on time than any other master. ...
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Pierre Saint-amant (1800-1872) was the leading French player after the death of Bourdonnais. He was secretary to the Governor of French Guiana but was dismissed after he protested abouth the slave trade. In 1823, he entered the wholesa...
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Alessandro Salvio (1570-1640) was a chess author from Naples, doctor, and best chess analyst of his time. He defeated Paolo Boi in 1598 (who died three days later) and Geronimo Cascio in 1606. He was unofficial world chess champio...
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Anthony Edward Santasiere (born 9 December 1904 – died 13 January 1977) was an American chess master. Chess career: 1920s-In 1923, Santasiere tied for 13-14th in Lake Hopatcong (Frank Marshall and Abraham Kupchik won). In 1924, he took 3rd, ...
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Jacob Henry Sarratt (1772-1821) was a chess player and author. He was a London schoolmaster and the first professional to teach in England. He was the house professional at the Salopian coffee house in London who played for a gui...
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Vladimir Andreyevich Savon (1940-2005) was a Ukrainian Grandmaster (1973). He played in 10 USSR championships and won the 39th USSR Championship in 1971. He was not even an International Master when he won the USSR championship.&...
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The Scandinavian Defense (also known as the Center Counter) is the chess opening characterized by the first moves 1.e4 d5. At first characterized as a beginner's move, it has recently been revived, with several GM's trying it. Although the Scandi...
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Emmanuel Stepanovich Schiffers (1850-1906) was a Russian master. He began to play chess around the age of 15. From 1870 to 1880, he was considered the Russian champion, until Chigorin defeated him. He finshed 2nd, behind Chi...
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