"We cannot resist the fascination of sacrifice, since a passion for sacrifices is part of a chessplayer's nature." -Rudolf Spielmann (1883-1942)
For a man, being “in or out of favor” can set the stage for possibilities that would eventually determine one’s fate in this chess-y world of pawns and pieces. For a woman, it would not make much of a difference because this can only mean one thing: With a turn of a simple sign, thumbs up or down, the masses can overwhelm or crush a mere individual who dares defy the greatest odds.
In the following articles, the ensuing idea is that: The salvation of “humanity and chess” is only possible with a return to the “new” style of the romantics (or the “old” masters). Some chess articles may at times appear to be childish or even dull, but when you discover the “nature” or true meaning of the letter, a black and white checkered board can turn into a colorful, stylish and liberating theme.
In “The Master of Attack” and “The Last Romantic”, Rudolf Spielmann (1883-1942), knew a thing or two about the essence of sacrifices in chess. All that remains is for you, the individual, to put your chess skills to the test and ask yourself: Is this chess just a “hoax” or is it a “yo-yo” for the masses?
Maybe it’s just me but I when I read certain articles, some details stand out as “colorful”.
"We cannot resist the fascination of sacrifice, since a passion for sacrifices is part of a chessplayer's nature." -Rudolf Spielmann (1883-1942)
For a man, being “in or out of favor” can set the stage for possibilities that would eventually determine one’s fate in this chess-y world of pawns and pieces. For a woman, it would not make much of a difference because this can only mean one thing: With a turn of a simple sign, thumbs up or down, the masses can overwhelm or crush a mere individual who dares defy the greatest odds.
In the following articles, the ensuing idea is that: The salvation of “humanity and chess” is only possible with a return to the “new” style of the romantics (or the “old” masters). Some chess articles may at times appear to be childish or even dull, but when you discover the “nature” or true meaning of the letter, a black and white checkered board can turn into a colorful, stylish and liberating theme.
In “The Master of Attack” and “The Last Romantic”, Rudolf Spielmann (1883-1942), knew a thing or two about the essence of sacrifices in chess. All that remains is for you, the individual, to put your chess skills to the test and ask yourself: Is this chess just a “hoax” or is it a “yo-yo” for the masses?
Maybe it’s just me but I when I read certain articles, some details stand out as “colorful”.
The Last Romantic (July 22, 2009) by GM Julio_Becerra
Rudolf Spielmann, the Lethal Gentleman! (October 15, 2013) by IM Silman