Richard Reti( chess-player)
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Biography Richard Reti
Winner Interzonal Porridge (1918), Goteborg (1920), Teplice (1922), Brno (1928).
Often in chess talent and ability to generate original ideas do not coincide with the practical results. The life and career of Richard Reti striking example. He is recognized by Alekhine was the only chess player who often stunned him with its unexpected designs. Cultural and highly educated people believed Reti chess art. His books, parties and sketches are printing true artist. The practical force of Richard soared during the First World War.
Heretofore known mainly as a leading chess columns in many publications, Reti in the 20 years became one of the strongest grandmasters in the world. He was also a recognized expert on the game in the blind. In 1925 in Sao Paulo Reti held record simul on 29 boards. Czech player gave a lot of great parties, but perhaps even more memorable of his literary and theoretical works. Most of all he liked to write about chess strategy. One of the leaders gipermodernizma, Reti stated his views in the landmark book "Modern ideas in chess".
Speaking about apologist gipermodernizma not even want to mention that they spoke, but as they said - clearly, vividly, elegantly. In this sense, the book Reti certainly an example to follow. No one is free from errors. Czech grandmaster, for example, forgot to mention the contribution of Staunton, Paulsen, and Chigorin. Nevertheless, this work has become a real classic chess. It is hard to imagine a more absurd death for being in the full prime of men. Prominent Czech grandmaster died of scarlet fever at age 40. Year after the death of Reti saw the publication of his latest book, "Masters of the chessboard."
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