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> [To all players I can recommend the following: simplicity and economy. These are the characteristics of the opening systems of many great masters... A solid opening repertoire fosters self-confidence.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/lajos-portisch/to-all-players-i-can-recommend-the-following-simplicity-and-economy/)

Lajos Portisch

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## More by Lajos Portisch

> [Your only task in the opening is to reach a playable middlegame.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/lajos-portisch/your-only-task-in-the-opening-is-to-reach-a-playable-middlegame/)

Lajos Portisch

> [To all players I can recommend the following: simplicity and economy. These are the characteristics of the opening systems of many great masters... A…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/lajos-portisch/to-all-players-i-can-recommend-the-following-simplicity-and-economy/)

Lajos Portisch

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