It's been said he favored active knights. If a chess position represents an average his games may show an articulated picturesque approach. Concrete variations and so long lines are expected.
Chigorin vs Steinitz, 1892 (C52) Evans Gambit, 31 moves, 1-0
Tarrasch vs Chigorin, 1893 (C80) Ruy Lopez, Open, 29 moves, 1-0
Schiffers vs Chigorin, 1895(C77) Ruy Lopez, 50 moves, 1/2-1/2
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