On playing chess | Samuel Reshevsky, 1948
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Samuel Reshevsky, age 8 defeating several chess masters in France, 1920
“By playing slowly during the early phases of a game I am able to grasp the basic requirements
of each position. Then, despite being in time pressure, I have no difficulty in finding the best
continuation. Incidentally, it is an odd fact that more often than not it is my opponent who
gets the jitters when I am compelled to make these hurried moves.”
of each position. Then, despite being in time pressure, I have no difficulty in finding the best
continuation. Incidentally, it is an odd fact that more often than not it is my opponent who
gets the jitters when I am compelled to make these hurried moves.”
Samuel Reshevsky, 1948
Chess is a terrific way for kids to build self image and self esteem
-Saudin Robovic
Chess is the gymnasium of the mind
-Blaise Pascal
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