Who is your favourite player and why?

Originally posted by ketchuplover
Paul Morphy

http://www.chessgames.com/perl/chesscollection?cid=1007988

http://www.chessquotes.com/player-morphy

not to mention other sources

A popular choice, it's amazing how someone who played so long ago could still be so popular! i can't think of a comparable example from any other sport. 🙂

I've always considered Alekhine to be a gap in my education so Alekhine fans: what's the best book on Alekhine?

While I'm here I'd like to put in a shout for Bronstein. Beautiful creativity.

Originally posted by hunterknox
I've always considered Alekhine to be a gap in my education so Alekhine fans: what's the best book on Alekhine?

While I'm here I'd like to put in a shout for Bronstein. Beautiful creativity.

I picked up an original print of Alekhines 'My Best Games of Chess 1908-1937'

http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/book/

The analysis is ok, though i haven't read the whole book. I found the old school notation too cumbersome (yep, i'm lazy like that). That said, it's always nice to get analysis from th actual player.. 🙂

..Bronstein, good call!

Gelfand because he lives here