Advantage Quote by Mikhail Tal

“I think that the FIDE leaders have to reconsider the current drawing rules - their advantages aren't very clear, but their shortcomings are obvious. Artificial drawing of the lots is detrimental for everyone.”

Mikhail Tal

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