Alexander Alekhine Quotes About Art
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Chess for me is not a game, but an art. Yes, and I take upon myself all those responsibilities which an art imposes on its adherents.
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I consider chess an art, and accept all those responsibilities which art places upon its devotees.
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For success I consider three factors are necessary: firstly, an awareness of my own strengths and weaknesses; secondly, an accurate understanding of my opponent's strengths and weaknesses; thirdly, a higher aim than momentary satisfaction. I see this aim as being scientific and artistic achievements, which place the game of chess on a par with other arts.
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Chess, like other arts, must be practiced to be appreciated.
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