Quote of the day
If a man insisted always on being serious, and never allowed himself a bit of fun and relaxation, he would go mad or become unstable without knowing it.
Max Euwe
Born: May 20, 1901
Died: November 26, 1981 (aged 80)
Bio: Machgielis "Max" Euwe, PhD was a Dutch chess Grandmaster, mathematician, and author. He was the fifth player to become World Chess Champion. Euwe also served as President of FIDE, the World Chess Federation, from 1970 to 1978.
Known for:
- Chess master vs. chess amateur (1963)
- Judgment and Planning in Chess (1953)
- Road to Chess Mastery (1966)
- Strategy & tactics in chess (1937)
- The logical approach to chess (1958)