REFUTATION

Analysis proving that a previously accepted move or variation is inferior upon comparison to a better one, assuming best play on both sides.

It’s always more difficult to hold the title than to get it. Vladimir Akopian
2012
I never make mistakes in chess, I only have hallucinations! Vlastimil Hort
1987
” Oh, those exclamation points! How they erode the innocent soul of the amateur, removing all hope of allowing him to examine another player’s ideas critically!” Tigran Petrosian
I think the players in this world championship are in different leagues. Karjakin is excellent—Carlsen is special. Garry Kasparov
2016
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

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