A numeric approximation of a player’s strength. (see ELO)
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Quotes of the Day
For goodness’ sake, how could Kasparov, after all his matches against Karpov, support him in the FIDE President elections? What sort of unprincipled person do you have to be? I would never understand that.
Viktor Korchnoi 2012
Fischer was the first to send me a telegram when I was in Amsterdam after I had defected, saying ‘Congratulations on the correct move’.
Vikor Kortchnoi 1986 NIC
It’s always better to sacrifice your opponent’s men
Savielly Tartakower
He has weaknesses, as everyone does, but far fewer than those around him.
Veselin Topalov 2016
Carlsen will sooner or later become World Champion. I like him, he is a Monty Python fan, just like me.
Vishy Anand 2008
