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Tigran Petrosian
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“I have a weakness for any piece in excess of my opponent's numbers - from pawn to queen.”
Tigran Petrosian (1929–1984) first seen 1974 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Quoted in Vik L Vasilev, "Tigran Petrosian His Life and Games" (Batsford, London, 1974) p. 166.
“Chess is a game by its form, an art by its content and a science by the difficulty of gaining mastery in it. Chess can convey as much happiness as a good book or work of music can.”
Tigran Petrosian (1929–1984) said by 1984 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Some consider that when I play I am excessively cautious, but it seems to me that the question may be a different one. I try to avoid chance. Those who rely on chance should play cards or roulette. Chess is something quite different.”
Tigran Petrosian (1929–1984) said by 1984 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“They say my chess games should be more interesting. I could be more interesting - and also lose.”
Tigran Petrosian (1929–1984) said by 1984 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source