"As a rule, so-called "positional" sacrifices are considered more difficult, and therefore more praise-worthy, than those which are based exclusively on an exact calculation of tactical possibilities." -Alexander Alekhine (1892-1946)
Russian chess grandmaster and fourth World Chess Champion (1927-1935, 1937-1946). Alekhine is widely considered one of the greatest chess players, and, is known for his fierce and imaginative attacking style, combined with great positional and endgame skill.
"As a rule, so-called "positional" sacrifices are considered more difficult, and therefore more praise-worthy, than those which are based exclusively on an exact calculation of tactical possibilities." -Alexander Alekhine (1892-1946)
Russian chess grandmaster and fourth World Chess Champion (1927-1935, 1937-1946). Alekhine is widely considered one of the greatest chess players, and, is known for his fierce and imaginative attacking style, combined with great positional and endgame skill.