Book 20. (1 results) Players of Gor (Individual Quote)
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| 2 | 445 | A View more quotes about full">full point is scored for a win; in a draw each player obtains a half point. |
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Book 20. (7 results) Players of Gor (Context Quote)
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| 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. |
| 2 | 448 | "I do not know why I put up with you!" said the paunchy fellow. |
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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.
"I do not know why I put up with you!" said the paunchy fellow.
- (Players of Gor)