"The Berlin Defence suited my strategy for the match. I had a defensive strategy - Actually, I had in my pocket some other sharper stuff to fall back on - but first I wanted to try the defensive strategy with Black and it worked so well"
- Vladimir Kramnik
About this Quote
Vladimir Kramnik's quote speaks to his tactical approach to the match. He had a defensive technique in mind and picked to utilize the Berlin Defence as his opening move. This defensive technique worked well for him, however he also had some other sharper tactics in his pocket that he might have utilized if the Berlin Defence had not succeeded. Kramnik's quote reveals his willingness to take risks and try various techniques in order to accomplish success. He was confident in his capability to adjust his strategy if required, and his self-confidence settled. Kramnik's quote is a testament to the value of having a versatile technique to chess and being willing to take dangers in order to attain success.
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