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“There were also some alarmists who theorized that chess, as practiced by its two most able exponents, was moving toward a state of sterile equilibrium in which draws were the result of correct play by both sides, and outright victory would be impossible unless someone committed an outrageous blunder.”
— Feb 10, 2026 11:25AM
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Another Korchnoi reference? Volosin wearing tinted glasses
— Feb 10, 2026 12:30PM
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Diaghilev clearly modeled after Korchnoi who claimed he had correspondence chess games with the ghost of Geza Maroczy.
— Feb 09, 2026 02:45PM
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“What’s the matter, Yasha? It’s just a game.”
“I hate chess.” Yasha said
“You don’t hate chess,” Semyon said. “You hate losing.”
— Feb 04, 2026 06:22PM
“I hate chess.” Yasha said
“You don’t hate chess,” Semyon said. “You hate losing.”