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Chess is intellectual gymnastics
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"Chess is intellectual gymnastics"

- Wilhelm Steinitz

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The quote "Chess is intellectual gymnastics" by Wilhelm Steinitz suggests that playing chess needs intellectual effort comparable to that of carrying out gymnastics. It highlights the mental difficulty and intricacy of the game, which demands strategic and tactical thinking, sharp analysis, and innovative analytical abilities. Like gymnastics, chess needs mental agility, focus, and concentration. The game includes extreme psychological exercises that assist to develop and sharpen cognitive capabilities, decision-making abilities, and memory retention. Steinitz's quote stresses the value of chess as a tool for mental stimulation and advancement, promoting the idea that playing chess is more than simply a leisure activity, but a valuable mental workout.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Wilhelm Steinitz between May 17, 1836 and August 12, 1900. He/she was a famous Celebrity from USA. The author also have 9 other quotes.

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