Bronstein again on Larsen:
"Why do present-day chess players rarely remember Larsen? I think because his play is impossible to categorize and to feed into a computer as a half-finished product. However, this is an old truth: genuine art is impossible to copy. Even today the style of the great Bent remains inaccessible to the simple toilers on the chess board. Many of his games greatly appeal to me: he played freshly, audaciously, and with a considerable degree of risk. I like his witty, accurate commentaries. And one admission particularly warms my heart 'One fine day I believe that chess will be primarily an art then I will place Bronstein above all others.' Please excuse me for my immodesty. But after all, when thinking about chess as an art I too remember first of all about Larsen."
We were lucky over here back in the late 70's. Larsen was on 'The Master Game' a couple of times, so we appreciate him. He had a long history in England - one of the competitors in the first World Junior championships. A couple of nice pictures of the young Larsen in my Malcolm Barker part 2 post. Thanks as always . Simaginfan.
Hi.
What is/was "The Master Game"?
Here's the link to Malcom Barker Part 2. (Do I have to do all the work around here??)
Here's Part 1 and Part 3 (because it's more than worthy of serious advertising)