Smyslov Chess Quotes

#1. 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

#2. Heaven alone, not earth, is destined to witness the repose of faith.

Moses Harvey

#3. 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

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

Vasily Smyslov

#5. Frankly, from my perspective, the bomber jacket is such a classic item you can wear it even when it's not on trend.

Tim Gunn

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

Vasily Smyslov

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

Vasily Smyslov

#8. 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

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

Vasily Smyslov

#10. Words are never 'only words'; they matter because they define the contours of what we can do.

Slavoj Zizek

#11. For me, it's better to wake up with a paintbrush than a knife in my hand.
-Peeta

Suzanne Collins

#12. I have a heart but it's dark, so very verily dark...

Tonya R. Moore

#13. 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

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

Vasily Smyslov

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

Vasily Smyslov