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Staunton is considered far ahead of his contemporaries in which aspect of chess?

  • Chess notation

  • Opening repertoire

  • Positional play

  • Blitz games

Answer

Positional play, the answer to the question, refers to a strategic approach in chess that prioritizes long-term piece development, pawn structure, and control of key squares rather than immediate tactical gains. Howard Staunton, a renowned 19th-century English chess master, was widely regarded as a trailblazer in this strategic aspect of the game, far surpassing his contemporaries in his understanding and application of positional principles.
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