Vasily Smyslov Professions : Chess Player Born : March 24, 1921 Died : March 27, 2010 Browse All Authors Top 10 quotes by Vasily Smyslov In chess, as in life, a man is his own most dangerous opponent. Vasily Smyslov opponents psychology men 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 truth games art Despite the development of chess theory, there is much that remains secret and unexplored in chess. Vasily Smyslov development secret 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 learning self book In my opinion, the style of a player should not be formed under the influence of any single great master. Vasily Smyslov style player 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 strong sports art 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 interpretation problem chess I have frequently stated that I regard chess as an art form, where creativity prevails over other factors. Vasily Smyslov creativity chess art 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 fascination understanding play Similar Authors Irving Chernev chess-player Boris Spassky chess-player Boris Gelfand chess-player Arthur Bisguier chess-player Arpad Elo chess-player Anatoly Karpov chess-player All Authors
