I'm doing some sort of investigation and need the chess.com community help to gather data. I'll be grateful if you could help me, before hand thanks a lot. If your willing to help please keep reading, other way thanks for your attention this far and GL.

This is the way that you can help me.

• i'll list 4 groups of players.
• for each group i need you to select words that you think it describe the most the main characteristics of those players listed in that group. (minimum 3 words max 5 words)
• select 1 player from each group the one you think represent the best that group according to the words you listed before (it doesn't have to be the best player, just the one that fit the best according your selected words)

 Group A.

1. Tal, Mihail
2. Anand, Viswanathan
3. Shirov, Alexei
4. Morozevich, Alexander

 Group B.

1. Capablanca, J. Raul
2. Karpov, Anatoly
3. Petrosian, Tigran
4. Adams, Michael

 Group C.

1. Alekhine, Alexander
2. Kasparov, Garry
3. Fischer, R. James
4. Lasker, Emanuel

Group D.

1. Botvinnik, Mikhail
2. Kramnik, Vladimir
3. Steinitz, William
4. Leko, Peter

If you agree completely with the word selection made by someone its ok just to quote it.

Once again thanks for your cooperation, BTW i need a sample of at least 100+ entries so i'll keep bumping this topic; sorry for the troubles this might cause you.

P.S: I.E:

Group X: Active play, Aggressive, Tactical fines, Attacking player, creates chaotic positions

Player: NameHere

Group A

Brilliant tactical strategists.

- Mihail Tal 

 

Group B

Sound defensive specialists.

- J. Raul Capablanca

 

Group C

Objective attacking geniuses.

- Garry Kasparov

 

Group D

Strong overlooked players.

- Peter Leko

 

Reading over this I notice that each of these generalizations are essentially wrong and yet they are certainly the first thing to pop into my head.  This should be an interesting test, maybe afterwards you'll tell us what you're doing! 

Too complicated. I can't decide.

 These are the categories and my reasons for choosing the players

A. Best in tactical  Positions- Mikhail Tal - in his prime he thrived best in dangerous position where brilliant tactics and sacrifices abound

B. Best in Simple Positions-  J.R. Capablanca - ability to almost magically whipped a winning position from seemingly simple or drawish position.

c. Best  Killer Instinct-  R. J. Fischer no doubt. He is simply is playing to win. And Fischer would win with devastating results : both 6-0 score vs Larsen and Taimanov. Crushing match scores vs.  Petrosian and Spassky.  

e.Best in Championship Matches- M. Botvinnik - Champiosnhip match is Botvinnik's forte. If Boxing has Muhammad Ali , chess has Mikhail Botvinnik. No other Players  wins back the world chess title  more than 3 feat! Knowing his opponent weakness, scientific  preparation as crucial aspects of the game  and unmatched stamina brought Botvinnik success in defending and winning back the world chess titles several times against the best of his generations.

Group A : Integrity, control, originality

Tal, Mihail 

Group B :  Theory, Nonconformism, Artist

 Petrosian, Tigran

Group C :  Warrior, Enchantment, Engagement

 Kasparov, Garry

Group D :  Strengh, Pragmatism, Fastidious

Kramnik, Vladimir

Group A: Risky, instinctive, romantic -Tal

Group B: Solid, Patient, resourceful -Karpov

Group C: Fighter, Analyst, Agressive -Kasparov

Group D: Principled, Universal,Objective -Botvinnik  

EDIT: The endless thread bumping has become incredibly annoying.  I recant my entry.

This thread is pointless.

I shall post my ideas soon regarding this.

A - Dangerous, mesmerizing, fearless, scheming

Tal

B - Positional, suffocating, claustrophobia

Petrosian

C - Professional, Willful, Desire

Fischer

D - Scientific, Theoretical, Study

Steinitz

Thanks to all that have posted this far, If you know ppl that are willing to help please ask them to post Thanks.

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P.S: If you change your mind about any of the comments made on your post please just edit/delete it, i beg you on this since it will help to keep the topic clean.

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