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

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.

An amusing fact: as far as I can recall, when playing the Ruy Lopez I have not yet once in my life had to face the Marshall Attack!

Like dogs who sniff each other when meeting, chess players have a ritual at first acquaintance: they sit down to play speed chess.

Pawns not only create the sketch for the whole painting, they are also the soil, the foundation, of any position

But how difficult it can be to gain the desired full point against an opponent of inferior strength, when this is demanded by the tournament position!

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