What is essential is to suddenly make a move totally unexpected by the opponent, pick up on the advantage of fright, and seize the victory right then and there.

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In a chess game, a player who suddenly makes a move totally unexpected by the opponent, picks up on the advantage of fright, and seize the victory right then and there. This is what is essential. "Suddenly" means that the move comes out of the blue, as if from nowhere. "Pick up on the advantage of fright" means to take advantage of a sudden surprise or disadvantage. "Sueze the victory right then and there" means to win with one move.

Source: The Book Of Five Rings

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