Explore popular quotes and sayings by a chess player Cecil Purdy.
Last updated on December 21, 2024.
Cecil John Seddon Purdy, often referred to as "C. J. S. Purdy", was an Australian chess player and writer. He was awarded the titles International Master in 1951 and Grandmaster of correspondence chess in 1959. Purdy was the inaugural world correspondence chess champion. He was also an influential chess magazine writer, editor, and publisher.
I maintain that in every position that arises, we should deliberately search, among other things, for pieces which have no retreat. If we see one, we automatically look to see if it can be netted.
Methodical thinking is of more use in Chess than inspiration