Tigran Petrosian Quotes

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Some consider that when I play I am excessively cautious, but it seems to me that the question may be a different one. I try to avoid chance. Those who rely on chance should play cards or roulette. Chess is something quite different.

Tigran Petrosian

They say my chess games should be more interesting. I could be more interesting - and also lose.

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Chess is a game by its form, an art by its content and a science by the difficulty of gaining mastery in it. Chess can convey as much happiness as a good book or work of music can. However, it is necessary to learn to play well and only afterwards will one experience real delight.

Tigran Petrosian

I'm absolutely convinced that in chess - although it remains a game - there is nothing accidental. And this is my credo. I like only those chess games, in which I have played in accordance with the position requirements... I believe only in logical and right game.

Tigran Petrosian

I have a weakness for any piece in excess of my opponent's numbers - from pawn to queen.

Tigran Petrosian

Tigran Petrosian

Tigran Petrosian

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Born: June 17, 1929

Died: August 13, 1984 (aged 55)

Bio: Tigran Vartanovich Petrosian was a Soviet Armenian Grandmaster, and World Chess Champion from 1963 to 1969. He was nicknamed "Iron Tigran" due to his almost impenetrable defensive playing style, which emphasised safety above all else.

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