17 Mar 02
Here is an interview with Dr. Siegbert Tarrasch...one of the top five
players in the early 1900's. Also born on March 5th...same as me.
Q: "What is the object of playing a gambit opening?"
A: "To acquire a reputation of being a dashing player at the cost of
losing a game."
Q:"Account briefly for the popularity of the Queen Pawn Opening in
matches of serious nature?"
A: "Laziness"
Q: "What is the duty of the umpire where a player willfully upsets the
board?"
A: "Remove the bottle"
Q: "What exceptional circumstances will justify the stopping of clocks
during a tournament game?"
A: "Strangling a photographer"
Dave