More from Garry Kasparov

  1. In conclusion, if you want to unravel the multitude of secrets of chess then don't begrudge the time.
  2. Alekhine's attacks came suddenly, like destructive thunderstorms that erupted from a clear sky.
  3. My nature is that I have to excite myself with a big challenge.
  4. The depth of Tigran's approach to chess is the direct consequence of his clear mind and his rare insight into general aspects of chess, int…
  5. What was the secret of Morphy's invincibility? I think it was a combination of a unique natural talent and brilliant erudition. His play wa…
  6. I believe that judged by his style of play, Spassky is much closer to Alekhine and Tal than to Smyslov, Botvinnik, or Petrosian. This is pr…
  7. The universal chess style, characterized by the ability to play quite different types of chess positions, is considered by many to derive f…
  8. It is characteristic that Spassky has never in his life started a game with 1.Nf3. He must have considered it a 'semi-move', real moves bei…

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