“Chess for me is not a game, but an art. Yes, and I take upon myself all those responsibilities which an art imposes on its adherents.”
Quote by Alexander Alekhine
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Alexander Alekhine
Alexander Alekhine, a Russian chess player, is considered one of the greatest chess players of the 20th century. He held the world championship title from 1914 to 1935 and had a profound impact on the development of the game. more
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