"In chess, as in life, a man is……" — Vasily Smyslov

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

— Vasily Smyslov

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10 Quotes by Vasily Smyslov

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

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More Chess Quotes

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I was a terrible father. The most I ever did for my children was to teach them chess. At least… — David Bailey
My problem with chess was that all my pieces wanted to end the game as soon as possible. — Dave Barry
These young guys are playing checkers. I'm out there playing chess. — Kobe Bryant
A lot of people think international relations is like a game of chess. But it's not a game of chess,… — Madeleine Albright
Chess first of all teaches you to be objective. — Alexander Alekhine
I believe that true beauty of chess is more than enough to satisfy all possible demands. — Alexander Alekhine
I look at improvising as a prolonged game of chess. There's an opening gambit with your pawn in a complex… — Steve Carell
I have always thought you could take the measure of a man by his sports manners - that is to… — Graydon Carter
Chess is as elaborate a waste of human intelligence as you can find outside an advertising agency. — Raymond Chandler
People are governed with the head; kindness of heart is little use in chess. — Nicolas Chamfort
Play the game for more than you can afford to lose... only then will you learn the game. — Winston Churchill
I failed to make the chess team because of my height. — Woody Allen

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