In chess, as in life, a man is his own most dangerous opponent.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
In chess, as in life, a man is his own most dangerous opponent. - 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. - 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.
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