“I had a toothache during the first game. In the second game I had a headache. In the third game it was an attack of rheumatism. In the fourth game, I wasn't feeling well. And in the fifth game? Well, must one have to win every game?”
Quote by Siegbert Tarrasch
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Siegbert Tarrasch
Siegbert Tarrasch, born on March 5, 1862, and died on February 17, 1934, was a renowned chess player in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Known for his exquisite skill and unique tactical style, he was a symbol of German chess. more
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