Quotessence
Home / Quotes / Quote by Garry Kasparov

Quote by Garry Kasparov

“The best chess masters of every epoch have been closely linked with the values of the society in which they lived and worked. All the changes of a cultural, political, and psychological background are reflected in the style and ideas of their play.”

Quote by Garry Kasparov

Create image

Author

Garry Kasparov
Garry Kasparov

Garry Kasparov is a renowned chess grandmaster, writer, and activist. Born on April 13, 1963, he is considered one of the greatest chess players in history, having won multiple world chess championships. Kasparov's achievements are not limited to the chessboard; he is also a prominent figure in social and political activism, promoting the culture of chess and advocating for democratic ideals. more

You May Also Like

“If critics and competitors can't match your results, they will often denigrate the way you achieve them. Fast, intuitive types are called lazy. Dedicated burners of the midnight oil are called obsessed. And while it's obviously not a bad idea to hear and consider the opinions of others, you should be suspicious when these criticisms emerge right on the heels of success.”

IfsWayShouldIdeasSuccessResultsOpinionAchieveTypeCriticismCriticsOilChessObsessedLazyDedicatedHeelsMidnightCompetitorsIntuitiveSuspiciousBad Ideas
Book:How Life Imitates Chess: Making the Right Moves, from the Board to the Boardroom
Create image

“When I start to play a game I try to forget about previous games and try to concentrate on this game. This game is now the most important to me. But of course I am not a computer and you cannot simply press a button, delete, and everything you want to forget disappears automatically. But if you want to play well, it's important to concentrate on the now.”

IfsWantTryingWellsImportantPlaySuccessCoursesGamesForgetComputerPressesDisappearChessButtons
Author:Vassily Ivanchuk
Create image