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Leonid Shamkovich Biography

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Leonid Shamkovich was a Russian writer born on June 1, 1923, in Ukraine. His works are known for their profound psychological descriptions and unique literary style, which have won him a wide readership.

Chess Arena Miraculous Uncommon Endgame

Author:Leonid Shamkovich

“Lack of proper endgame technique allows many players to escape from lost positions, even without any spectacular play on their part.”

Play Lost Player Position Technique Chess Spectacular Endgame

Book:Saving lost positions

Source: Saving lost positions

“In modern praxis lost positions are salvaged most often when the play is highly complicated with many sharp dynamic variations to be calculated.”

Play Lost Modern Position Losing Complicated Chess Variation Praxis

Book:Saving lost positions

Source: Saving lost positions

“A real sacrifice involves a radical change in the character of a game which cannot be effected without foresight, fantasy, and the willingness to risk.”

Real Character Games Fantasy Risk Sacrifice Chess Radical Willingness Foresight Radical Change

Author:Leonid Shamkovich

“Objectivity and presence of mind are essential in such positions where sacrificial temptations are not always resistable.”

Mind Sacrifice Position Essentials Chess Temptation Objectivity Presence Of Mind

Book:Saving lost positions

Source: Saving lost positions

“The proper timing of an attacking plan is a difficult matter which places great strain on a player's nerves. Mastery of this art is required for success in the international arena, but perfect mastery eludes even the very best chessplayers!”

Art Matter Difficult Perfect Player Plans Art Is Strategy International Chess Nerves Mastery Timing Strain Arena Attacking Elude

Book:Saving lost positions

Source: Saving lost positions

“A great chess player always has a very good memory.”

Success Memories Player Very Good Chess Good Memories Chess Players

Author:Leonid Shamkovich

About the Author

Born: June 1, 1923
Died: April 22, 2005
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 7

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