Nimzowitsch would not allow opponents smoking. A story goes that once upon a time his opponent put a cigar on the table. Aron compained to the arbiter, that he cannot continue the game under such circumstances. When the arbiter pointed, that the opponent was not smoking, Nimzowitsch replied: "But he threatens to smoke, and in my books I have repeatedly emphasized the importance of creating threats. A threat is stronger than its execution."
Another such story, as told by his friend Hans Kmoch: "Nimzowitsch suffered from the delusion that he was unappreciated and that the reason was malice. His paranoia was most evident when he dined in company. He always thought he was served much smaller portions than everyone else. He didn’t care about the actual amount but only about the imagined affront. I once suggested that he and I order what the other actually wanted and, when the food was served, exchange plates. After we had done so, he shook his head in disbelief, still thinking that he had received the smaller portion."
Well, that was unfair from Tal's opponent, man couldn't smoke his cigar in peace. Golden era of chess when you could puff smoke in opponent's face if nothing else works.
Nimzowitsch would not allow opponents smoking. A story goes that once upon a time his opponent put a cigar on the table. Aron compained to the arbiter, that he cannot continue the game under such circumstances. When the arbiter pointed, that the opponent was not smoking, Nimzowitsch replied: "But he threatens to smoke, and in my books I have repeatedly emphasized the importance of creating threats. A threat is stronger than its execution."
oof didn't know Nimzo was such a drama queen
Nice story... Never heard of this
Another such story, as told by his friend Hans Kmoch:
"Nimzowitsch suffered from the delusion that he was unappreciated and that the reason was malice. His paranoia was most evident when he dined in company. He always thought he was served much smaller portions than everyone else. He didn’t care about the actual amount but only about the imagined affront. I once suggested that he and I order what the other actually wanted and, when the food was served, exchange plates. After we had done so, he shook his head in disbelief, still thinking that he had received the smaller portion."
What a honour to be defeated by The Magician. The man who does not use his hand, but a magic wand to move!
The lung gambit paid off 🎉😎👍🤝
Tal sacrificed his lungs (!!) 🤯
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Lol, Mikhail Tal only has to light his cigarette and his opponent knows he is screwed
Well, that was unfair from Tal's opponent, man couldn't smoke his cigar in peace.
Golden era of chess when you could puff smoke in opponent's face if nothing else works.
Or maybe it was pertinent for his decision to resign. When Tal starts smoking, you know the game will be over soon, eheh
Men uses matchstick to lit not that scummy plastic lighter!
Ahead of time
TAL KENK BLETS
where did he through the stick 😀
👍 cool dude! he did the right thing. he was going to lose anyway.
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😂w0w😂 its a magic, 😂😂😂😂 amazing😂😂😂😂😂😂
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Whats background music anyone?
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