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“During a chess tournament a master must envisage himself as a cross between an ascetic monk and a beast of prey.” quote by Alexander Alekhine
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“During a chess tournament a master must envisage himself as a cross between an ascetic monk and a beast of prey.”

Alexander Alekhine

About This Quote

Source Book: My Great Predecessors, 1925

A master must balance calm discipline with fierce competitiveness.

In simple terms: Combine calm and aggression.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate both serenity and drive.

Themes

discipline competition mindset

Mood

focused intense

Type

motivational strategic

When to use this quote

  • sports
  • chess tournaments
  • personal training
  • high pressure performance

Key Concepts

psychology strategy dual nature

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you maintain calm under pressure?
  • When does aggression become reckless?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on aggression can erode strategic depth.

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