A considerable role in the forming of my style was played by an early attraction to study composition.
No fantasy, however rich, no technique, however masterly, no penetration into the psychology of the opponent, however deep, can make a chess game a w… - Vasily Smyslov
No fantasy, however rich, no technique, however masterly, no penetration into the psychology of the opponent, however deep, can make a chess game a w…
- Vasily Smyslov
In chess, as in life, a man is his own most dangerous opponent. - Vasily Smyslov
In chess, as in life, a man is his own most dangerous opponent.
Despite the development of chess theory, there is much that remains secret and unexplored in chess. - Vasily Smyslov
Despite the development of chess theory, there is much that remains secret and unexplored in chess.
My fascination for studies proved highly beneficial, it assisted the development of my aesthetic understanding of chess, and improved my endgame play. - Vasily Smyslov
My fascination for studies proved highly beneficial, it assisted the development of my aesthetic understanding of chess, and improved my endgame play.
I have frequently stated that I regard chess as an art form, where creativity prevails over other factors. - Vasily Smyslov
I have frequently stated that I regard chess as an art form, where creativity prevails over other factors.
The first chess book that I read was Dufresne's self-tutor, published with Lasker's Common Sense in Chess as an appendix. - Vasily Smyslov
The first chess book that I read was Dufresne's self-tutor, published with Lasker's Common Sense in Chess as an appendix.
My study of chess was accompanied by a strong attraction to music, and it was probably thanks to this that from childhood I became accustomed to thin… - Vasily Smyslov
My study of chess was accompanied by a strong attraction to music, and it was probably thanks to this that from childhood I became accustomed to thin…
The Ruy Lopez occupied a constant place in my opening repertoire. In it is reflected the classical interpretation of the problem of the centre. - Vasily Smyslov
The Ruy Lopez occupied a constant place in my opening repertoire. In it is reflected the classical interpretation of the problem of the centre.
In my opinion, the style of a player should not be formed under the influence of any single great master. - Vasily Smyslov
In my opinion, the style of a player should not be formed under the influence of any single great master.
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