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"Chess is mental torture"

- Garry Kasparov

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Garry Kasparov's quote "Chess is psychological torture" talks to the intense psychological difficulty that the video game of chess presents. It is a video game of strategy and methods that requires gamers to believe several relocations ahead and anticipate their challenger's moves. It is a game of intense concentration and focus, and the pressure of the game can be frustrating. The quote implies that the psychological pressure of playing chess can be so extreme that it can seem like abuse. It is a video game that needs a good deal of psychological energy and endurance, and it can be difficult to remain concentrated and motivated throughout a long game. Kasparov's quote is a testimony to the psychological obstacle that chess presents, and it is a pointer of the devotion and dedication that is required to end up being a successful chess gamer.

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Garry Kasparov This quote is written / told by Garry Kasparov somewhere between April 13, 1963 and today. He was a famous Celebrity from Russia. The author also have 26 other quotes.

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