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Shots can be more effective, if they are disguised.
Many of the famous games, on these pages, are done this way. This is particularly effective if you know that the ending is a win, but your opponent does not. There are a few examples in my article on Famous Opening Shots . In The Dyke in Famous Opening Shots . Threats - Use threats to force your opponent to set up your simple shot.