: 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.
The phrase "I play against pieces" (or "It's chess pieces, not a man I play against") reflects a to the game. I Play Against Pieces
: 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