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In modern praxis lost positions are salvaged most often when the play is highly complicated with many sharp dynamic variations to be calculated.

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Lack of proper endgame technique allows many players to escape from lost positions, even without any spectacular play on their part.

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The endgame is an arena in which miraculous escapes are not uncommon.

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The proper timing of an attacking plan is a difficult matter which places great strain on a player's nerves. Mastery of this art is required for success in the international arena, but perfect mastery eludes even the very best chessplayers!

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Objectivity and presence of mind are essential in such positions where sacrificial temptations are not always resistable.

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Leonid Shamkovich

Leonid Shamkovich

Born: June 1, 1923
Died: April 22, 2005 (aged 81)
Bio: Leonid Aleksandrovich Shamkovich was a chess Grandmaster, and chess writer.
Known for:
  1. Kasparov's opening repertoire (1990)
  2. Saving Lost Positions (1987)
  3. Play the Tarrasch (1984)
  4. The Gruenfeld Defense (1997)

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