Some consider that when I play I am excessively cautious, b… - Tigran Petrosian

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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

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About Tigran Petrosian

Tigran Petrosian (17 June 1929 – 13 August 1984) was World Chess Champion from 1963 to 1969.

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Native Name: Տիգրան Վարդանի Պետրոսյան

Alternative Names: Tigran Vartanovich Petrosian • Petrosian, Tigran Vartanovich

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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.

I'm absolutely convinced that in chess – although it remains a game – there is nothing accidental.

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

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 w… - Tigran Petrosian

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