Famous quote by Viktor Korchnoi

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Every time I win a tournament I have to think that there is something wrong with modern chess
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"Every time I win a tournament I have to think that there is something wrong with modern chess"

- Viktor Korchnoi

About this Quote

Viktor Korchnoi's quote recommends that he believes modern-day chess is too very easy. He indicates that winning competitions is not a difficult task, and that the level of play in contemporary chess is not as difficult as it must be. This could be because of the reality that chess has actually been around for centuries, and also gamers have actually had lots of time to examine and also perfect their methods. Therefore, the game has come to be more predictable as well as less tough.

Korchnoi's quote additionally suggests that he is a highly skilled gamer, as he has the ability to consistently win tournaments. He may really feel that his triumphes are not as purposeful as they could be, as he is not being challenged to the same degree as he would be if the video game was more difficult.

Korchnoi's quote is a pointer that chess is an ever-evolving video game, which players must continue to test themselves and also strive to enhance their abilities in order to remain affordable. It is also a pointer that contemporary chess gamers ought to not take their victories for given, and need to make every effort to push themselves to the restriction in order to come to be the best gamers they can be.

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Russia Flag This quote is written / told by Viktor Korchnoi somewhere between March 23, 1931 and today. He/she was a famous Celebrity from Russia. The author also have 2 other quotes.

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