Max Euwe Quotes (1901-1981)

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About Max Euwe

Machgielis (Max) Euwe (last name is pronounced /ΓΈ:wΙ™/) (May 20, 1901 – November 26, 1981) was a Dutch chess player. He was the fifth player to become World Chess Champion (1935–1937).

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β€œStrategy requires thought, tactics require observation.”
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β€œI honestly feel very humble when I study Capablanca's games.”
β€œAlekhine is a poet who creates a work of art out of something that would hardly inspire another man to send home a picture post card.”

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Max Euwe on Observation

β€œStrategy requires thought, tactics require observation.”
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Max Euwe on Alexander Alekhine

β€œAlekhine is a poet who creates a work of art out of something that would hardly inspire another man to send home a picture post card.”
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About Max Euwe

Machgielis (Max) Euwe (last name is pronounced /ΓΈ:wΙ™/) (May 20, 1901 – November 26, 1981) was a Dutch chess player. He was the fifth player to become World Chess Champion (1935–1937).