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Truman Capote was an American author renowned for his distinctive narrative style and his works that frequently blurred the lines between fiction and non-fiction. His most celebrated novel, 'In Cold Blood,' is a seminal work in American literature, merging elements of true crime with literary fiction. Born on September 30, 1924, Capote passed away on August 25, 1984. more

“All I expect are wins and to get pleasure from the game. And if someone thinks something about me, if someone's dissatisfied with something... that's not my headache. I hope someday I'll become World Champion - and I'll make all these people happy. But even if for some reason that doesn't happen it won't stop me getting pleasure from chess. I'm sure of that.”

People Ifs Thinking World Reason Happens Games Winning Pleasure Chess Champion Someday Championship Headache Dissatisfied World Champions

Author:Magnus Carlsen

“I am pleased that in a match for the World Championship I was able to conduct a game in the style of Akiba Rubinstein, where the entire strategic course was maintained from the first to the last move.”

World Firsts Able Lasts Moving Courses Games Style Chess Championship Strategic

Author:Boris Gelfand

“The chess world is obligated to organize a match between the champion of the world and the winner of this Carlsbad tournament - indeed, this is a moral obligation. If the world of chess should remain deaf to its obligation, on the other hand, it would amount to an absolutely unforgivable omission, carrying with it a heavy burden of guilt.”

Ifs World Should Hands Moral Amount Guilt Burden Heavy Chess Obligation Winner Champion Championship Organize Deaf Tournaments Omission Moral Obligation Unforgivable Heavy Burdens

Author:Aron Nimzowitsch

“I love the game - and I hate the Russians because they've almost ruined it. They only risk the title when they have to, every three years. They play for draws with each other but play to win against the Western masters. Draws make for dull chess, wins make for fighting chess.”

World Years Play Hate Fighting Three Games Winning Risk Masters Draws I Hate Western Chess Titles Dull Three Years Championship Ruined Play To Win

Author:Bobby Fischer

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