Even though I will always graciously reply "Good Luck" to an opponent before a game if he/she offers the traditional greeting, I do NOT believe there is any luck in chess. The best man (or woman) always wins. This is what I love about our game - no dice, no cards, no random variables at all. Just two people matching wits in the greatest game ever created.
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