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Staunton's approach to chess was to attack when what was true?

  • His queen was taken

  • He was losing

  • The opponent was distracted

  • His preparations were complete

Answer

**His preparations were complete**, so Staunton would seize the initiative and launch a decisive attack. This aggressive strategy, known as the "Staunton Gambit", capitalized on his thorough analysis and understanding of the game, often catching opponents off guard and leading to decisive victories.
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