Quote by Nigel Short

Chess is ruthless: you've got to be prepared to kill people.

Chess is ruthless: you've got to be prepared to kill people.

Summary

This quote highlights the competitive nature of chess, emphasizing the importance of strategic thinking and the readiness to make sacrifices to win. It portrays the game as a metaphorical battlefield where players must be ruthless in their pursuit of victory. By referring to "killing people," it is not meant in a literal sense but rather as a metaphor for outsmarting and defeating opponents in a cutthroat manner. This quote reminds us that success in chess requires a fierce and relentless mindset.

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Chess

By Nigel Short

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