08 Jul 08
Originally posted by JusuhWinners are always lucky. If you don`t believe that - ask any loser 😀
well its not like he is number one in the world.
and yes...he has made some progress, but he has also been lucky. it seems like the usual story for magnus is: end up in worse position, defend vigoriously and win by opponent's gross blunder.
08 Jul 08
Originally posted by RizhaninWhen it comes to historical documentation of chess matters, I'd believe Edward Winter before anyone else. Winter states that the quote has been attributed to many old masters. Most often it's been attributed to Amos Burn, although it's also been attributed to H. E. Bird. The source of the quote has not yet been proven. Kasparov has attributed it to Larsen, but it's clear Winter thinks this was a mistake by Kasparov.
I'm not 100% sure, but to me it seems Bent Larsen was the author of this ironical saying 😀
09 Jul 08
I'm 99% sure I got the saying from Larsen.
Once an opponent I had just beaten stood up, shook my hand and said;
"that was one of the most exciting games of chess in my life. Well played."
It really made me feel good.
It's better than hearing:
I'm tired, I have not played for months, I feel unwell...
09 Jul 08
Originally posted by greenpawn34I bet he scratched your car when he left though. That's what I do when someone beats me.
I'm 99% sure I got the saying from Larsen.
Once an opponent I had just beaten stood up, shook my hand and said;
"that was one of the most exciting games of chess in my life. Well played."
It really made me feel good.
It's better than hearing:
I'm tired, I have not played for months, I feel unwell...