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By strictly observing Botvinnik's rule regarding the thorough analysis of one's own games, with the years I have come to realize that this provides the foundation for the continuous development of chess mastery.

Garry Kasparov

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Garry Kasparov
Age: 61
Born: 1963
Born: April 13
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