For inspiration I look to those great players who consistently found original ways to shock their opponents. None did this better than the eighth world champion, Mikhail Tal. The "Magician of Riga" rose to become champion in 1960 at age twenty-three and became famous for his aggressive, volatile play.


Part I, Chapter 5, Talent, p. 60-61 - How Life Imitates Chess (2007)

Garry Kasparov Quotes

For inspiration I look to those great players who consistently found original ways to shock their opponents. None did this better than the eighth...

For inspiration I look to those great players who consistently found original ways to shock their opponents. None did this better than the eighth...

For inspiration I look to those great players who consistently found original ways to shock their opponents. None did this better than the eighth...

For inspiration I look to those great players who consistently found original ways to shock their opponents. None did this better than the eighth...