INTERNATIONAL JUDGE FOR CHESS COMPOSITION

A title created by FIDE in 1956 to those who have judged composing tournaments to the satisfaction of a committee appointed by the WFCC.

Unfortunately this gentlemanlike behaviour among chessplayers is out of fashion. It’s my principle that you should respect your opponent as much as you respect yourself. Lajos Portisch
1990
I spend hours playing chess because I find it so much fun. The day it stops being fun is the day I give up. Magnus Carlsen
With the modern computer age, there are some new ideas, but the principles are basically the same… I try not to over-focus on preparation. Magnus Carlsen
2012
I believe motivation is one of the most important things one has to have after playing for many years. Chess is a very complete, well thought-out game, which is why people have been playing it since ancient times. Judith Polgar
I think I like chess. That’s the main reason that I’m able to play at a reasonably high level – that I really love chess. Always have and always will (smiles). It’s the best game in the world! Nigel Short
2016

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