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

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


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Despite the development of chess theory, there is much that remains secret and unexplored in chess.

Despite the development of chess theory, there is much that remains secret and unexplored in chess.



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In my opinion, the style of a player should not be formed under the influence of any single great master.



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The first chess book that I read was Dufresne's self-tutor, published with Lasker's Common Sense in Chess as an appendix.



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The Ruy Lopez occupied a constant place in my opening repertoire. In it is reflected the classical interpretation of the problem of the centre.



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I have frequently stated that I regard chess as an art form, where creativity prevails over other factors.



A considerable role in the forming of my style was played by an early attraction to study composition.

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 endgame play.

My fascination for studies proved highly beneficial, it assisted the development of my aesthetic understanding of chess, and improved my endgame play.





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