Just make the right estimation of your own strengths and weaknesses, and also that of your opponent.

The ideal in chess can only be a collective image, but in my opinion it is Capablanca who most closely approaches this.

My studies with Botvinnik brought me immense benefit, particularly the homework assignments which forced me to refer to chess books and to work independently.

No, no, it is obvious that the ECU should act as a close alliance for the benefit of chess.

Chess is everything: art, science, and sport.

Chess is my life, but my life is not chess.

If the opponent offers keen play I don't object; but in such cases I get less satisfaction, even if I win, than from a game conducted according to all the rules of strategy with its ruthless logic.