Leonid Shamkovich Quotes & Sayings
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Famous Quotes By Leonid Shamkovich
The endgame is an arena in which miraculous escapes are not uncommon. — Leonid Shamkovich
The proper timing of an attacking plan is a difficult matter which places great strain on a player's nerves. Mastery of this art is required for success in the international arena, but perfect mastery eludes even the very best chessplayers! — Leonid Shamkovich
A real sacrifice involves a radical change in the character of a game which cannot be effected without foresight, fantasy, and the willingness to risk. — Leonid Shamkovich
Lack of proper endgame technique allows many players to escape from lost positions, even without any spectacular play on their part. — Leonid Shamkovich
In modern praxis lost positions are salvaged most often when the play is highly complicated with many sharp dynamic variations to be calculated. — Leonid Shamkovich
A great chess player always has a very good memory. — Leonid Shamkovich
Objectivity and presence of mind are essential in such positions where sacrificial temptations are not always resistable. — Leonid Shamkovich