: Unlike players like Mikhail Tal, who often used "psychological" tactics to unsettle opponents, Gligorić focused solely on the logical demands of the position on the board.
: This mindset made Gligorić a symbol of gentlemanly conduct. His respect for the game and his opponents led FIDE to establish the Svetozar Gligoric Trophy for sportsmanship. I Play Against Pieces
The phrase "I play against pieces" (or "It's chess pieces, not a man I play against") reflects a to the game. : Unlike players like Mikhail Tal, who often