Francois-Andre Danican Philidor Quotes

• A pawn, when separated from his fellows, will seldom or never make a fortune.

  Francois-Andre Danican Philidor

  Chess, Pawns, Fortune

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• Pawns: they are the soul of this game, they alone form the attack and defense

  Francois-Andre Danican Philidor

  Games, Soul, Defense

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• The Pawns are the soul of the game

  Francois-Andre Danican Philidor

  Games, Chess Game, Chess Pieces

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• It is always advantageous to exchange your king's bishop pawn for the king's pawn, since this leads to the seizure of the centre and, in addition, to the opening of a file for the rook.

  Francois-Andre Danican Philidor

  Kings, Bishops, Chess

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• The pawn is the soul of chess.

  Francois-Andre Danican Philidor

  Soul, Chess, Pawns

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