Top 7 Quotes by Leonid Shamkovich

The endgame is an arena in which miraculous escapes are not uncommon.

The endgame is an arena in which miraculous escapes are not uncommon.

Chess, Arena, Uncommon

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

Play, Chess, Variation

Leonid Shamkovich, Eric Schiller (1987). “Saving lost positions”, B. T. Batsford Limited

A great chess player always has a very good memory.

Leonid Shamkovich

Success, Memories, Player

Lack of proper endgame technique allows many players to escape from lost positions, even without any spectacular play on their part.

Leonid Shamkovich

Player, Technique, Chess

Leonid Shamkovich, Eric Schiller (1987). “Saving lost positions”, B. T. Batsford Limited

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

Real, Character, Sacrifice

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

Art, Player, Perfect

Leonid Shamkovich, Eric Schiller (1987). “Saving lost positions”, B. T. Batsford Limited