It is a gross overstatement, but in chess, it can be said I play against my opponent over the board and against myself on the clock. (Viktor Korchnoi)

It is a gross overstatement, but in chess, it can be said I play against my opponent over the board and against myself on the clock.

Viktor Korchnoi

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