I've got to get myself a pair of these shades for my next OTB tournament:
http://www.chessbase.com/images2/mainz05-04.jpg
"Karpov, Kortchnoi win Unzicker Gala
11.08.2005 They are still mortal enemies – Anatoly Karpov moved his seat from next to Viktor Kortchnoi at the openings ceremony, the latter wore the trade-mark shades against Karpov's gaze." - chessbase front page
PS I'll also get a dictionary - psych!
When I saw that I was reminded of the popular story of Tal vs. Benko. Tal was legend for his staredown in winning or complicated positions, so Benko got dark shades to wear so Tal couldn't stare him down. Mikhail responded by borrowing gigantic glasses from Petrosian, causing everyone in the room, even Benko himself to crack up laughing!
Originally posted by !~TONY~!Benko may have laughed but he kept his shades on for several more moves (until he had a lost position).
When I saw that I was reminded of the popular story of Tal vs. Benko. Tal was legend for his staredown in winning or complicated positions, so Benko got dark shades to wear so Tal couldn't stare him down. Mikhail responded by borrowing gigantic glasses from Petrosian, causing everyone in the room, even Benko himself to crack up laughing!
hehe i found this..
Nimzovich, Aron (1886-1935)
Founder of the hypermodern movement in chess and author of MY SYSTEM. He would stand on his head during chess events and did exercises in the tournament room. After losing a game, he jumped up on the table and yelled, "Why must I lost to this idiot?" He had business cards printed which read, 'A. Nimzovich: Candidate for the World Championship of Chess and Crown Prince of the Chess World." He once broke a leg while playing chess. He twisted his leg around the leg of his chair and then, having made his move, leaped up, only to crash to the floor in pain with a broken leg.
at http://www.logicalchess.com/info/trivia/n.html