“Above all else, before playing in competitions a player must have regard to his health, for if he is suffering from ill-health he cannot hope for success. In this connection the best of all tonics is 15 to 20 days in the fresh air, in the country.”
Quote by Mikhail Botvinnik
Work
Botvinnik: 100 Selected Games
Compiled and annotated by experts, this volume showcases the best of Botvinnik's chess games, providing both players and enthusiasts with valuable insights into his tactics and strategic thinking. The games span various stages of his career, highlighting his evolution as a chess master. more
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Mikhail Botvinnik
Mikhail Botvinnik was a Russian chess player widely regarded as one of the greatest chess players of the 20th century. He won the World Chess Championship five times consecutively from 1948 to 1960, making him the only player in chess history to achieve this feat. Botvinnik was known for his exquisite tactical and strategic skills, which had a profound impact on the development of chess. more