REFUTATION

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

In order to become a grandmaster class player whose understanding of chess is superior to the thousands of ordinary players, you have to develop within yourself a large number of qualities, the qualities of an artistic creator, a calculating practitioner, a cold calm competitor. Alexander Kotov
I give 98 percent of my mental energy to Chess. Others give only 2 percent! Robert Fischer
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 am a totally normal guy. My father is considerably more intelligent than I am. Magnus Carlsen
2010
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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