Vasily Smyslov famous quotes

Last updated: Sep 5, 2024

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

#Men #Chess #Opponents
Despite the development of chess theory, there is much that remains secret and unexplored in chess.
-- Vasily Smyslov

#Secret #Chess #Development
I have frequently stated that I regard chess as an art form, where creativity prevails over other factors.
-- Vasily Smyslov

#Art #Creativity #Chess
No fantasy, however rich, no technique, however masterly, no penetration into the psychology of the opponent, however deep, can make a chess game a work of art, if these qualities do not lead to the main goal - the search for truth.
-- Vasily Smyslov

#Art #Games #Goal
In my opinion, the style of a player should not be formed under the influence of any single great master.
-- Vasily Smyslov

#Player #Style #Chess
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 thinking of chess as an art, for all the science and sport involved in it.
-- Vasily Smyslov

#Sports #Strong #Art
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

#Book #Learning #Self
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

#Chess #Problem #Interpretation
A considerable role in the forming of my style was played by an early attraction to study composition.
-- Vasily Smyslov

#Style #Roles #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

#Play #Understanding #Development

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