A numeric approximation of a player’s strength. (see ELO)
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Quotes of the Day
When Korchnoi was living in the USSR I called him ‘hero of socialist labour’; when he moved to the West I renamed him ‘hero of capitalist labour’!
Boris Spassky
I’ve been playing chess professionally for 35 years! It’s a long time, and when people can still say that they enjoy my chess, that’s great.
Nigel Short 2016
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
After the 2nd game I could have returned to Moscow. There was only one way I could have won this match.
Boris Spassky (1974)
When I am White I win because I am White. When I am Black I win because I am Bogoljubov.
Efim Bogoljubov
