The essence of Chess is thinking about what Chess is.

Independence of thought is a most valuable quality in a chess-player, both at the board and when preparing for a game.

It would be as naive to study the song of the nightingale, as it would be ridiculous to try and win a King's Gambit against a representative of the old chess guard.

To play a match for the World Championship is the cherished dream of every chess player.

There is not a single true chess-player in the world whose heart does not beat faster at the mere sound of such long beloved and familiar words as 'gambit games'.

Far from all of the obvious moves that go without saying are correct.

Two passed pawns advancing on the enemy pieces have brought me more than a dozen points in tournaments.