Aggressive Quote by Jose Raul Capablanca

“The king, which during the opening and middlegame stage is often a burden because it has to be defended, becomes in the endgame a very important and aggressive piece, and the beginner should realize this, and utilize his king as much as possible.”

Jose Raul Capablanca

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