Vasily Smyslov Quotes
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Vasily Smyslov Famous Quotes & Sayings
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I have frequently stated that I regard chess as an art form, where creativity prevails over other factors.
In my opinion, the style of a player should not be formed under the influence of any single great master.
My fascination for studies proved highly beneficial, it assisted the development of my aesthetic understanding of chess, and improved my endgame play.
The first chess book that I read was Dufresne's self-tutor, published with Lasker's Common Sense in Chess as an appendix.
A considerable role in the forming of my style was played by an early attraction to study composition.
The Ruy Lopez occupied a constant place in my opening repertoire. In it is reflected the classical interpretation of the problem of the centre.