GREEK GIFT

Term given to the Bishop sacrifice on h7 (unmoved) without Knight on f6 or e8. First shown by Polerio in the 16^th century.

I was pushed out of USSR by the hands of Petrosian and Karpov. But now, after 10 years, Petrosian is not longer alive and Karpov is not longer World Champion, so it seems that everything is in place now. Viktor Kortchnoi
1986 NIC
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
When I play well, I don’t win! Maxime Vachier Lagrave
2017
To Put It Mildly, I Have Not a Bit of Respect For Topalov Vladimir Kramnik
2015
No player, however strong, no member, however large, shall stand above FIDE Florencio Campomanes

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