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In chess, hypermodernism refers to a school of thought that prefers controlling the center with pieces from the flanks as opposed to occupying it directly with pawns. Two major proponents of hypermodernism were Richard Réti and Aron Nimzowitsch.

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What does hypermodernism mean in chess?

In chess, hypermodernism refers to a school of thought that prefers controlling the center with pieces from the flanks as opposed to occupying it directly with pawns. Two major proponents of hypermodernism were Richard Réti and Aron Nimzowitsch.

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