For my victory over Capablanca I am indebted primarily to my superiority in the field of psychology. Capablanca played, relying almost exclusively on his rich intuitive talent. But for the chess struggle nowadays one needs a subtle knowledge of human nature, an understanding of the opponent's psychology.

I study chess eight hours a day, on principle.

As a rule, so-called "positional" sacrifices are considered more difficult, and therefore more praise-worthy, than those which are based exclusively on an exact calculation of tactical possibilities.

Chess is not only knowledge and logic

You can become a big master in chess only if you see your mistakes and short-comings. Exactly the same as in life itself.

I think that for the highest achievements nowadays... need to have the stable as a rock scientific base. And also need to own modesty.

Play on both sides of the board is my favourite strategy.