Book 20. (1 results) Players of Gor (Individual Quote)
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| 2 | 444 | Conservative players, View more quotes about ahead">ahead in tournament play, often adopt this stratagem, using it, often to the fury of the crowds and their opponents, to protect and nurse an established lead. |
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Book 20. (7 results) Players of Gor (Context Quote)
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| 2 | 441 | It goes to the challenger if he wins and the game is free, if he draws. |
| 2 | 442 | This is because a skillful player, primarily by judicious exchanges and careful position play, can often bring about a draw. |
| 2 | 443 | Less risk is involved in playing for a draw than a win, of course. |
| 2 | 444 | Conservative players, ahead in tournament play, often adopt this stratagem, using it, often to the fury of the crowds and their opponents, to protect and nurse an established lead. |
| 2 | 445 | A full point is scored for a win; in a draw each player obtains a half point. |
| 2 | 446 | "You must manage to lose once in a while," said the paunchy fellow. |
| 2 | 447 | "That will bring them back! That way, in the long run, we will make much more money!" "I play to win," said the fellow, looking at the board. |
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It goes to the challenger if he wins and the game is free, if he draws.
This is because a skillful player, primarily by judicious exchanges and careful position play, can often bring about a draw.
Less risk is involved in playing for a draw than a win, of course.
Conservative players, ahead in tournament play, often adopt this stratagem, using it, often to the fury of the crowds and their opponents, to protect and nurse an established lead.
A full point is scored for a win; in a draw each player obtains a half point.
"You must manage to lose once in a while," said the paunchy fellow.
"That will bring them back! That way, in the long run, we will make much more money!" "I play to win," said the fellow, looking at the board.
- (Players of Gor)