All-Time Favorite Chess Players

Morphy

True his opposition may have been weak, but he created so many beautiful games. If anyone is interested in a good evaluation of Morphy I suggest reading the book "paul morphy: a modern perspective". Excellent annotations and good overview of Morphy's style.

Alexander Alekhine--
I first heard the name as I studied his opening. I like his history (drunken yet victorious) and I love how he could frustarte his oponents (stretching out his own wins just so that he could keep playing the game).

I like Tal's games. A bit mad, but the genius is clear to see.

Additionally, I think what Kasparov& Fischer did in raising the profile of chess makes them highly admirable. As does the fact that they are arguably the greatest players of all time.

Harry Nelson Pillsbury.

Tal.

Tal and Capablanca

Originally posted by c guy1
Alexander Alekhine--
I first heard the name as I studied his opening. I like his history (drunken yet victorious) and I love how he could frustarte his oponents (stretching out his own wins just so that he could keep playing the game).

Anatoly Karpov

Originally posted by Cityblue
Anatoly Karpov

Originally posted by AlphaAlekhine
In my opinion, he was the best "pound-for-pound" chess player ever. He stomped Bogo when he was drunk, and Euwe too I beleive. I heard somewhere that he actually stood and urinated beside the chess board during one of their games! His vices (though dangerous and dark), are also comic and endearing. He reminds me of "Arthur on the Rocks" with chess. I bet he had a wonderful sense of humour. Great parties!

Anyone else like Adolf Anderssen? I liked his quick attacks.

I also like Frank Marshall, very sharp player and he played with a very tough crowd

Bobby Fischer, Paul Murphy, Harry Nelson Phillsbury, Edward Lasker and Rueban Fine.😏

Originally posted by Dies Irae
He was also a nazi lmao.

Originally posted by AlphaAlekhine
In my opinion, he was the best "pound-for-pound" chess player ever.