Who is your favorite chess player?

Mine is Paul Morphy.

I haven't got a favourite really to be honest.

You didn't explain your reasons for picking Paul Morphy?

He dominated his era like no other. Every one should play through his games-if not all at least his more famous ones. You'll be entertained if nothing else. Definitely a candidate for all-time best player. Hope this response suffices.

Mine is ... Michael Tal his creativity on the board was unique and remarkable.

I thought Elaine Page sang her heart out in the original West End production! But I guess thats just my opinion!

I like Lev Aronian. He can invent a win out of nothing. He isn't affraid to take chances. Tal is one of my favs too. Attack, attack and attack some more. OHHHH you thought I was finished, here is another attack. LOL.

I must agree that Tal was a great player, It's a shame that such a champion was taken so
early in life, I think i'm right that he chain smoked himself to death. In the sixties Tal played
Botvinnik for the World Championship, Botvinnik won, A remarkable feat, so my player that
I most admire is Botvinnik.

I think Tal was over 50 when he died. I like him too

i'd like gary kasparov...

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The great one is Alexander Alekhine. More brilliances than even Fischer and Capablanca, who come second and third in my book.

I agree. White_pawn very sportingly allowed me to finish our recent game with a checkmate when he could have resigned the game a move or two before.

White_pawn challenged me then cancelled. Maybe the experience with obsidian unnerved him?

Not quite how it happened mozart777, I have challenged you twice now and you logged off on both occassions, so I cancelled the games. Still never mind, I'm sure we will play each other sooner rather than later. You appear to be on a losing streak yourself.